Modeling COE Leader Anaplan/Pigment

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them. Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself. This role plays a key hands-on role in the design, development, and optimization of enterprise financial models and planning processes. Initially, this individual will partner closely with FP&A leadership and our implementation partner during the early stages of our EPM implementation. Over time, this role will help enhance modeling standards, improve forecasting capabilities, and support scalable, data-driven decision-making across the organization. This position combines strong financial modeling expertise, FP&A knowledge, systems aptitude, and cross-functional collaboration. What you will do: Financial Modeling & Planning Design, build, and maintain complex, multi-year financial models across channels, products, and business units. Support long-range planning (LRP), annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and scenario analysis. Develop and refine driver-based and predictive modeling approaches. Ensure consistency, transparency, and documentation of key assumptions and methodologies. Translate business strategies and initiatives into actionable financial insights. EPM (Pigment) Development & Support Contribute to the design, build, and ongoing enhancement of Pigment applications. Partner with FP&A, IT, and implementation teams to translate business requirements into scalable system solutions. Support integration efforts with ERP (SAP S/4HANA), HCM (Workday), and data platforms. Help maintain data integrity, model accuracy, and system documentation. Identify opportunities to improve automation, usability, and performance within the EPM environment. Modeling Standards & Continuous Improvement Help establish and promote best practices in financial modeling, scenario planning, and forecasting. Drive improvements in model efficiency, scalability, and auditability. Contribute to the development of standardized frameworks and templates. Support ongoing enhancement of planning processes and tools. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with FP&A, Accounting, Strategy, Sales, Operations, and Technology teams to align models with business drivers. Gather and translate business requirements into modeling and system enhancements. Support alignment toward a consistent, enterprise-wide view of financial data. Insights & Communication Generate insights from financial models to support decision-making. Communicate complex analyses clearly to finance and business stakeholders. Support leadership with scenario analysis and financial impact assessments. What you will bring: Qualifications - Required 6–10+ years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, financial modeling, or financial systems. Strong hands-on experience building and maintaining complex financial models. Experience working with an Enterprise Performance Management platform ( Pigment preferred; Anaplan or similar acceptable). Solid understanding of financial systems, data flows, and integrations. Ability to operate independently while collaborating across functions. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Working knowledge of project-based work or system implementations. Qualifications - Preferred Experience supporting or participating in an FP&A or EPM implementation. Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA, Workday, or enterprise data platforms. Experience with driver-based planning or advanced analytics. Background in multi-channel or multi-line-of-business modeling. Key Competencies Strong financial and analytical acumen Systems-oriented thinking Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality Collaborative and adaptable Clear communicator of complex concepts Continuous improvement mindset Impact of the Role Strengthen the organization’s financial modeling capabilities through high-quality, scalable models. Improve planning accuracy and scenario analysis. Support the successful implementation and evolution of the EPM platform. Enable more informed, data-driven decision-making across the business. Contribute to modernizing FP&A processes and tools. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. You may be required perform other duties that are not included on this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. What we offer you We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance. Medical, dental, vision and life insurance Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all. Base Salary Range $119,700.00 - $173,625.00 The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Equal opportunity employer • Drug-free workplace We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. ***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.*** Job Posting End Date at 12:01 am on: 07-03-2026 Want the latest money news and views shaping how we live, work and play? 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