Anaplan Development Lead

European Financial Analysis (EFA) Team – Ford Credit Europe The European Financial Analysis (EFA) Team plays a critical role in guiding the strategic and financial direction of Ford Credit Europe (FCE). We provide senior leadership with:accurate and timely financial and operational insightsproactive analysis to support high‑quality decision‑makingforward‑looking projections that shape the future performance of our business

To strengthen and scale our planning capabilities, we are recruiting an Anaplan Development Lead to drive the long‑term strategy, governance and evolution of FCE’s Anaplan platform across Europe.

Minimum Qualifications Anaplan Solution Architect certification5+ years’ experience delivering full Anaplan life cycles (design, build, deployment, support)
Strong understanding of: multi‑dimensional modelling, data integrations and model optimisation, anaplan architecture and platform governance

Deep experience with financial planning, budgeting and management reporting processes

Background in banking, financial services, or similarly regulated environments

Proven experience with ALM, release planning, regression testing and controlled deployments

Ability to communicate complex modelling concepts in simple, relatable terms

Strong problem‑solving skills, with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement

Confident working under pressure, delivering to tight deadlines with minimal supervision

Effective stakeholder management and communication skills, including at senior management level

Ability to design and maintain a cohesive, secure and scalable Anaplan ecosystem

Preferred Qualifications Advanced financial modelling skills

Basic understanding of captive finance products

Knowledge of stress testing, capital principles and risk concepts

Strong data analysis capability

Additional Information:

The Company is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment or harassment on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sex, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability

We are committed to attracting the best talent. Whilst most roles follow a 4-day onsite model, we recognise that flexibility can be an important factor. For this position, we are therefore open to discussing alternative working arrangements, including remote working.

As part of our pre-employment checks process, successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check. This will be conducted in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and applied only to unspent convictions.#LI-remote#Ford Credit As  the Anaplan Development Lead, you will define and own the strategic roadmap for Anaplan, ensuring our models, processes and data architecture enable world‑class financial planning and business performance management.

You will lead and coach a high-performing team, with a direct report based in India and indirect/matrix reports and other key stakeholders based in UK and across Europe, building strong relationships across geographies and creating a collaborative culture that enables the team to deliver exceptional results.

This role is ideal for a hands‑on, solutions‑focused Anaplan expert who enjoys shaping strategy, influencing stakeholders, and building an integrated, secure, and future-ready Anaplan ecosystem.

Platform Leadership & Strategy Own and develop the long-term Anaplan strategy and architecture for FCE.Ensure strong governance, data quality, model standards and best practices across all European Anaplan applications.

Drive continuous improvement, challenging existing processes and identifying opportunities for automation and simplification.

Model Development &…