Chanel Tech Lead — Anaplan
Chanel is hiring a Tech Lead — Anaplan in Paris to lead Anaplan architecture, model development and integrations for global FP&A.
Overview
Chanel is an iconic French luxury house renowned for craftsmanship, design excellence and discreet prestige. As an employer, Chanel blends creative heritage with rigorous operational standards and global scale, offering cross‑disciplinary teams the opportunity to deliver premium client experiences and high‑impact digital initiatives.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development and governance of Anaplan models and HyperModel architecture across global FP&A and commercial planning use cases.
- Own technical delivery for Anaplan projects: specification, build, testing, deployment and post‑go‑live support, ensuring adherence to modelling best practices.
- Coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders (Finance, IT, Retail, Supply Chain) to translate business requirements into scalable Anaplan solutions.
- Supervise and mentor Anaplan model builders and third‑party consultants; conduct architecture and code reviews to maintain quality standards.
- Define and operate data integration patterns between enterprise systems (ERP, data warehouse, BI tools) and Anaplan using connectors and APIs.
- Establish and maintain release management, model documentation, access controls and user training programs to ensure sustainable adoption.
Qualifications
- Proven track record as an Anaplan lead or senior model builder on multiple end‑to‑end implementations.
- Recognised Anaplan certification(s) (e.g., Certified Model Builder); demonstrable mastery of HyperModel design principles.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with experience partnering with FP&A, commercial teams and IT leadership.
- Proficiency in data integration approaches and experience with ERP/financial systems (e.g., SAP) and ETL/connector tools.
- Fluent technical communication and ability to produce clear documentation and run user training sessions.
Skills
Experience
Typically 5+ years working with Anaplan or comparable planning platforms, including multiple full lifecycle implementations, with at least 2–3 years in a lead or technical lead capacity responsible for architecture and delivery.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France. 3.316 luxury roles are listed in Paris on Cerulean, 67 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Île-de-France region, Cerulean lists 3.727 open positions — 101 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 4.275 open roles in France, including 127 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
The organisation prioritises creative excellence, precision and discretion, combining haute‑couture heritage with modern digital transformation. Teams operate collaboratively across functions and geographies, balancing rigorous process with a strong emphasis on craftsmanship and client experience.
About Cerulean
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