Cluster Manager - Management Accounting/Senior Cluster Manager - Management Accounting

Location Name: Pune Corporate Office - PTP

Job Purpose

We are looking for an experienced Anaplan Solution Architect to join our Center of Excellence (COE) at BFL. The ideal candidate will have 3–4 years of hands-on experience in Anaplan model building, with a strong background in financial planning, P&L preparation, and executive reporting. This role will be instrumental in designing and optimizing Anaplan solutions that support strategic planning, budgeting, and performance management across the organization.

Duties And Responsibilities

•  Lead the design and development of Anaplan models for P&L forecasting, AOP, and management reporting
•  Collaborate with Finance, Strategy, and Business teams to gather requirements and translate them into scalable Anaplan solutions
•  Architect end-to-end planning models that integrate financial and operational data
•  Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of data used for reporting to senior leadership
•  Optimize existing models for performance, usability, and maintainability
•  Define and enforce modeling standards, documentation, and governance practices
•  Mentor and guide L1/L2 model builders within the COE
•  Work closely with IT and data teams to ensure seamless integration with ERP, CRM, and data warehouses
•  Stay abreast of Anaplan platform updates and advocate for adoption of new features
  
  

Required Qualifications And Experience

•  Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or related field
•  3–4 years of hands-on experience in Anaplan model building, preferably in financial services.
•  Certified Anaplan Solution Architect (preferred) & L3.
•  Strong understanding of financial planning processes including P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
•  Experience in designing and managing complex Anaplan models for executive-level reporting
•  Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
•  Familiarity with data integration tools and financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Power BI) is a plus
  
  

Preferred Attributes

•  Experience working in a COE or cross-functional planning environment
•  Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver under tight timelines
•  Strong business acumen and understanding of NBFC operations
•  Passion for automation, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement