Lead Anaplan Model Builder

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.
Ciena’s Business Financial Data Modeler role contributes to digital transformation initiatives by enabling business planning and financial insight through Anaplan. The role connects data, processes, and business requirements across functional teams to support integrated planning and business decision-making. Collaboration with global stakeholders is central to delivering scalable planning solutions.
How you will make an impact
Design and document Anaplan models, including process maps, user guides, and solution design documentation.
Translate business requirements, Excel models, and user stories into scalable Anaplan solutions using appropriate dimensions, hierarchies, and line items.
Build Hub-Spoke and ALM model structures and develop user experience pages using the New UX (NUX).
Identify and define data requirements with subject matter experts to enable new and enhanced planning capabilities.
Collaborate with business architects, solution architects, Anaplan team members, and functional stakeholders to align solution design with business needs.
Develop test cases and execute user acceptance testing (UAT) and functional validation activities.
Apply Ciena and Anaplan model-building best practices while managing stakeholders across multiple business functions.
The must haves
Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Total Experience: 7+ years of overall professional experience, preferably in data analysis, business analysis, financial planning, or related fields.
Anaplan Modelling: 5+ years of hands-on Anaplan modelling experience or experience completing at least 5 end-to-end Anaplan implementations.
Data Analysis / Business Analysis: Relevant experience translating business requirements into analytical or planning solutions.
Database Experience: 3+ years of experience working with databases.
Excel: 3+ years of experience working with Excel, including data analysis, modelling, and working with complex spreadsheets.
Certification: Anaplan Solution Architect certification or higher.
Business and Functional Knowledge: Experience with forecasting processes and business functions, including Sales, Operations, and Finance.
Core Competencies: Critical thinking, analytical problem-solving, stakeholder management, collaboration, attention to detail, and familiarity with Agile methodologies.
Work Schedule: Willingness to work in UK business hours (UK shift).
Nice to haves
Demonstrated initiative while working with limited direction and aggressive deadlines.
Ability to make decisions and manage competing and changing priorities.
Ability to communicate effectively and tailor messaging to different audiences.
Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to build trusted working relationships across multiple locations.
Interest in innovation, market developments, and problem-solving.
Interest in coaching and mentorship.
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