Anaplan Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY:       

The Anaplan Analyst with collaborate closely with Finance, FP&A, and Technology teams to help maintain and operate RenaissanceRe’s Anaplan platform. Responsible for maintaining a scalable, well‑governed, and high‑performing Anaplan solution that enables improved forecasting, scenario analysis, and business agility while reducing long‑term operational risk and IT dependency.
*This is a contract role, ideally based out of our NYC office.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Serve as the primary technology partner to FP&A, translating planning and analytical requirements into sustainable Anaplan model designs.
• Lead the design and delivery of Anaplan solutions, including new models, enhancements, re‑forecasts, and scenario / what‑if capabilities.
• Define and enforce Anaplan build standards to prevent unnecessary complexity and avoid recreating legacy EPM patterns.
• Make architectural decisions regarding when to split models, introduce calculation layers, or simplify dimensionality to improve usability and performance.
• Define and own BAU operational processes for forecast cycles, version management, data validation, and reconciliation.
• Ensure appropriate balance between self‑service and control, enabling business users while maintaining governance and transparency.
• Perform routine administrative maintenance, including metadata management, user administration, access provisioning, and role design.
• Own change management processes for the Anaplan platform to support IT General Controls (ITGC), audit, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate platform integrations, including inbound and outbound data flows and support for Single Sign‑On (SSO).
• Develop and maintain documentation, test plans, and operational procedures in line with corporate governance standards.
• Challenge the status quo by identifying opportunities to improve platform efficiency, usability, and long‑term sustainability.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE NECESSARY:

• Experience designing, building, and supporting Anaplan models in an enterprise environment.
• Anaplan certifications:
  • Anaplan Certified Model Builder (Level 1, 2, 3) - required
  • Anaplan Solution Architect - preferred
  • Master Anaplanner - preferred
• Strong understanding of FP&A processes, forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning concepts.
• Experience balancing flexibility, performance, and control in financial systems.
• Familiarity with enterprise data integration patterns and security models (including SSO).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently under minimal supervision while collaborating closely with Finance and IT partners.
• Experience working in a controlled environment with audit, SOX, and ITGC requirements is preferred.