Presales COE Specialist

Presales COE Analyst (Finance)

Do you have rock star analytical and model building skills? Have you worked as an Analyst in Finance or Sales?  Do you thrive on understanding what inefficiencies exist and helping people solve those with technology that works?  Do you want to make a direct impact on a company’s top line revenue? 

At Anaplan, we are looking for a Presales CoE Analyst who will serve as a key player in Anaplan’s rapid growth. After learning to use our revolutionary planning solution, you will support our Global Presales Team.  This is a great opportunity to grow and develop skills with exposure to several use cases and industries. 

Anaplan is a fast-growing, global leader in Enterprise Connected Planning.  We are transforming how enterprises across industries see, plan, and drive business performance. Our platform enables customers to model “what-if” scenarios, contextualize current performance in real time, and forecast future outcomes for faster, more confident decisions.

What you’ll be doing: 

• Support Presales team members with demo preparation and dashboard design in Anaplan 

• Customize standard demo models and dashboards with prospect-specific product names, logos, and design elements 

• Assist Presales CoE Consultants with large ‘proof of concept’ (POC) Anaplan model builds for prospects across various domains and industries 

• Convert custom demos and/or POC models into standard demo models to be shared with the global Presales team 

• Become familiar with Anaplan’s demo library and advise Solution Consultants on which demos to use based on prospect requirements 

• Prepare models with prospect or customer data to be used by Solution Consultants during demos and workshops 

• Support data creation and integration activities 

• Quickly learn the latest Anaplan product features and incorporate them into demos 

You have: 

• 2+ years of relevant experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Supply Chain, or related field  

• Advanced skill levels for Excel including macros, complex charts, and pivot tables 

• Experience building, tracking, and reporting on budgets, forecasts, management reporting, and/or supply/demand planning 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills 

• Ability to work various shifts for time zone coverage (AMER, EMEA, APAC) 

Bonus Points: 

• Anaplan model building experience 

• Ability to juggle several complex projects simultaneously 

• Aptitude for quickly ramping up on new technology.