Job Description
At loveholidays, we’re on a mission to open the world to everyone, giving our customers’ unlimited choice, unmatched ease and unmissable value for their next getaway. We are a super fast growing travel-tech business who have been on an amazing journey from start-up to scale out - with over 400 people, and selling amazing holidays to over 4 million passengers! We have big ambitions over the next 5 years - with a vision to be Europe’s #1 holiday provider. Come join us on this exciting journey! Why loveholidays? At loveholidays, we’re on a mission to open the world to everyone, giving our customers’ unlimited choice, unmatched ease and unmissable value for their next getaway. Our team is the driving force behind our role as our customers’ personal holiday expert - the smart way to get away. The impact you’ll have: To support loveholidays’ goal of becoming Europe's largest dynamic package holiday operator, this position will be instrumental in all things related to Anaplan and the development of Financial Planning & Analysis systems and reporting capabilities as the business shifts from scale-up to scale-out. We need to develop our Anaplan capabilities to ensure we support our business (Selling, Managing, Scaling and Enabling functions), to drive growth and profitability. The role is based in London and will report into the Head of FP&A. About the role As an Anaplan Solution architect, you will own overarching Anaplan strategic direction, working with key finance and business stakeholders to prioritise and deliver Anaplan roadmap. Ensure day to day Anaplan working as intended, with BAU smooth and clear communication This role plays a significant part in understanding the challenges faced by business and ensuring that Anaplan is architected in a way that the new solutions alleviate these. You will contribute to several initiatives around financial planning within the business. You will work closely across finance, technology and transformation teams. You will lead the Anaplan Architect development. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the FP&A processes and support the roadmap of technology transformation within loveholidays. Your day-to-day: Knowledge : Full Understanding of existing applications, models and process flows Processes: Own and review process documentation and training materials Daily maintenance: Escalation point for urgent/significant BAU issues Monthly Actuals: Ultimate responsibility for monthly actuals integration from Accounting systems New Developments: System architect for the design and implementation of all new developments and redesigning existing areas when required, covering all areas of lifecycle (analyse, design, build, test, implement, support) Stakeholder Management: Own relationships with Commercial Finance, the wider finance and tech teams User Management: Overall responsibility for ensuring users in line with contract Relationship with Anaplan: Own relationship with Anaplan key contacts, including contract renewal, training and support, understanding new features Your skillset: Anaplan Certified Solution Architect or Certified Master Anaplanner Strong Anaplan design and implementation experience Strong Financial Modelling Experience Experience in forecasting and budgeting, with proven experience in a commercial and analytical environment Ability to think logically and methodically Highly organised and able to prioritise workload effectively within a scaling business Perks of joining us: Other than an amazing environment for you to grow, have impact and show the world your incredible skills, we offer the following benefits: Company pension contributions at 5% Individualised training budget for you to learn on the job and level yourself up Discounted holidays for you, your family and friends 25 days of holidays per annum (plus 8 public holidays) increases by 1 day for every second year of service, up to a maximum 30 days per annum Enhanced maternity/paternity leave Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan and eye care vouchers At loveholidays, we focus on developing an inclusive culture and environment that encourages personal growth and collective success. Each individual offers unique perspectives and ideas that increase the diversity and effectiveness of our teams. And we value the insight and potential you could bring on our continued journey. The interview journey: Screening call with Talent Acquisition Partner - 30 mins 1st Stage video call with Head of FP&A - 30 mins 2nd Stage in-person meeting Head of FP&A & other stakeholders - 1 hour 30 mins Meeting with the Finance Director over video call - 30/45 mins