Product Manager, Anaplan (Permanent, Full Time)

Overview
BCLC’s two offices are located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples in Vancouver and the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc territory, situated within the Secwépemc Nation in Kamloops. We honour and respect the people, the territory, and the land we are part of.
Joining the Finance & Corporate services team at BCLC means you’ll be working with a dedicated group of talented professionals in Corporate Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Procurement, Business Continuity, Facilities, and Business Services.
The financial management of a complex organization including lottery operations, casino & community gaming, and eGaming business units, which collectively took in over $1.4 billion in net income last year falls within this group.
Working with revenues of well over half a billion dollars in fiscal 2019, an increase over the previous fiscal year, approximately 20% of BCLC’s total revenues which represents BCLC’s largest player base, our Lottery finance operations group is responsible for recording the gross gaming wagers and direct costs related to Lottery operations including manually recording lottery transactions, ILC funding and reimbursements, instant game management and more.
As a Crown Corporation that earns more than a billion dollars in annual revenue, BCLC’s commitment to giving funds back to the province is an integral part of our business, but still only one piece of the picture. At BCLC, we exist to generate win-wins for the greater good. We believe everything we do must benefit the well-being of all involved. Through our Social Purpose, we aspire to make sure, in all of our endeavours and transactions and relationships – in the most important sense of life, livelihood, meaning, and well-being – nobody loses, and every person we touch comes out ahead. BCLC is committed to creating a welcoming workplace where everyone feels safe, included, and valued. For us, that means building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We all are winners when differences are respected, valued and celebrated.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director, the Product Manager, Anaplan will design, build, and implement an Anaplan Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) tool throughout all phases of the EPM transformation to enable forecasting, planning, budgeting, and reporting at BCLC (this includes but not limited to, all P&L items across multiple business lines and cost centers, capital, projects, balance sheet and cash flow). This role will play a key function in shaping and guiding Finance & Corporate Services through a connected planning journey.
This role is responsible for defining and developing financial models within Anaplan and other functional designs using best practice methods and a consistent set of principles, standards, and guidelines. The Product Manager, Anaplan is recognized as the senior technical resource providing EPM-related expertise to support the selected tool and be a key player within the “Center of Excellence” (COE) and will translate business and technical requirements into enterprise system solutions.
Key Accountabilities

• Manages the relationship between the development teams, the business, and our Anaplan System Integrator partner for translating business capability requirements into effective development plans and deliveries for the implementation of Anaplan for Financial, Planning and Analysis.
• Acts as key point of contact for any discussions required with the EPM vendor, including negotiates, reviews, and manages EPM vendor contracts for the ongoing maintenance and servicing of system(s).
• Identifies and addresses potential issues and risks associated with the solution and implements mitigation strategies as necessary.
• Applies business and functional knowledge and expertise to set the direction for solution delivery aligned to business goals in the implementation of business aligned EPM solutions.
• Investigates and analyzes opportunities to help improve business efficiencies and maximize use of Anaplan.
• Designs, builds, and drives an Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) solution that is flexible and integrated.
• Leads design conversations and works in collaboration with Business Analysts, Solutions Architects, and other cross-functional stakeholders to provide technical expertise in identifying, evaluating, and developing solutions that meet user requirements by utilizing the Anaplan platform.
• Serves as a SME and provides expert technical and business process support for EPM, including problem identification and resolution, integration of technical solutions and demonstrated ability to communicate future direction with business leaders.
• Translates enhancement requirements from the business into conceptual architectural design, and functional requirements.
• Leads testing and training programs during EPM transformations to users to ensure they can effectively utilize the EPM solution.
• Manages enhancements and continuous improvement efforts of completed modules, including the prioritization of them based on the overall Anaplan roadmap.
• Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures, training materials and standards to support effective daily administration, issue resolution, and data integrity.
• Prepares key deliverables such as design documents, development inventory, and test documentation.
• Maintains the EPM system post Go-Live and leads development of new use cases.

Minimum Required Qualifications
Education and Experience

• 3 years of progressive experience in Anaplan;
• Chartered Professional Accountants designation is an asset;
• 5 – 7 years of Financial Planning & Analysis experience, including experience building and implementing financial models;
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• University degree in one of either Management Information Systems, Finance, or Business Management;
• Anaplan Certifications are an asset;

Technical Requirements

• Strong communicator and able to effectively convey information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders with a collaborative mindset;
• Proficient in Microsoft;
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to develop processes and methodologies;
• Strong business acumen to align both business objectives and FCS strategies with Systems initiatives and configuration;
• Understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Demonstrated team leadership skills including the ability to act as a change agent to champion continuous change and improvement;
• Strong negotiation and strategic influencing skills;
• Deep understanding of data architecture and integration across platforms;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Expert knowledge and implementation experience in Anaplan EPM solutions knowledge;

Additional Information

• If you are in need of accommodation or special assistance at any step of your application, please send an email with your request to [email protected].
• To build a rich diverse workforce representing the communities which we serve, we welcome applications from people of all colours and cultures, persons with diverse abilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
• Relocation assistance is available for successful job candidates.
• For over more than a decade, we have been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers – and we are constantly seeking ways to improve our employee and player experience. To learn more about BCLC, please visit: https://corporate.bclc.com/careers/overview.html
• BCLC values work life balance and offers remote work options for its employees.

Please Note
This opportunity will remain open until a qualified candidate pool has been established.
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada and be 19 years of age to work at BCLC.