Adaptive Planning Consultant

Who is the company and context?

A well-established consulting firm is seeking a skilled Adaptive Planning Consultant to support a client in optimizing their financial planning and analysis capabilities. The client, a prominent organization, is committed to enhancing their budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes through the Adaptive Planning platform. As an Adaptive Planning Consultant, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and fine-tuning the platform to ensure it meets the client’s business needs and supports their strategic objectives.

What will I be doing?

Solution Design and Implementation:

• Lead the design and implementation of Adaptive Planning solutions tailored to the client’s budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with finance, IT, and business stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze processes, and translate them into effective Adaptive Planning configurations.
• Ensure that the Adaptive Planning architecture is aligned with best practices and the client’s strategic goals.

Platform Configuration and Optimization:

• Configure and optimize Adaptive Planning modules to enhance financial workflows, improve accuracy, and streamline reporting processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within the platform, ensuring that it delivers maximum value to the client.
• Provide ongoing support and make adjustments to the platform as the client’s business needs evolve.

Project Management and Leadership:

• Manage Adaptive Planning implementation projects, overseeing all phases from initial planning through execution and post-implementation support.
• Provide guidance and technical leadership to project teams, ensuring successful and timely project delivery.
• Coordinate project timelines, resources, and deliverables while maintaining clear communication with client stakeholders.

Training and Documentation:

• Develop and deliver training programs for end-users and client stakeholders on the use of Adaptive Planning.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, processes, and best practices to ensure smooth operations.

What kind of skills and background will I need to have?

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Extensive experience with Adaptive Planning, including hands-on configuration and implementation.
• Strong financial planning and analysis background, with a deep understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Proven experience in managing Adaptive Planning projects, ideally within a consulting environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.

Why should I apply for this role?

This role provides an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in Adaptive Planning within a dynamic consulting environment. As an Adaptive Planning Consultant, you will have the chance to work on challenging projects, collaborate with a diverse range of clients, and make a significant impact on their financial operations. The position offers opportunities for professional growth, a collaborative work environment, and the chance to advance your career in financial systems consulting.

How do I apply?

Interested candidates should contact David Tydesten at david.tydesten@systemsaccountants.com.

Who we are?

SystemsAccountants is a leading global Financial Systems, Analytics, and Transformation recruitment company. We provide permanent & contractor recruitment solutions to enable clients to implement, support, develop, run & optimise, ERP, ERP and Analytics systems. We source and screen finance systems professionals on a global basis. Unlike typical search & selection firms, our consultants have an international reach, which ensures that our clients and candidates receive market insight along with a tailored service.