Junior Anaplan Financial Planning & Analysis Solution Architect

Support end-to-end ANAPLAN (Polaris) solution design across Group and BU levels, translating business requirements into robust solutions aligned with strategies and best practices. Contribute to system integration and technical delivery, ensuring seamless data flows between ANAPLAN and platforms like Databricks, using tools such as JIRA/ServiceNow and product version control. Apply an AI-first approach, leveraging AI capabilities to accelerate development, reduce manual effort, and identify optimization opportunities within the service. Collaborate effectively across stakeholders, working with business teams, developers, data architects, and IT to ensure solutions meet functional and non-functional requirements — communicating technical concepts in a clear and accessible way. Contribute to architecture standards and innovation, supporting compliance with security and quality standards while staying current with ANAPLAN and SaaS trends to drive value in the FP&A ecosystem.

Zurich is a leading multi-line insurer, serving over 82 million customers in more than 200 countries and territories with more than 65,000 employees. For over 150 years, Zurich has been transforming insurance – offering not just protection, but also prevention services that promote well-being and climate resilience. Guided by our purpose to ‘create a brighter future together,’ we aim to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world.

• Growing ANAPLAN expertise, with 3+ years of experience in Financial Planning, ideally with an ANAPLAN certification (Polaris preferred), and hands-on exposure to FP&A processes and solution design.

• Integration & architecture foundations of Databricks/Datalake concepts, ADO, and a good understanding of SaaS security and compliance principles.

• Clear communication & collaboration skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences, contribute effectively in cross-functional teams, and produce clear documentation and presentations in fluent English.

• Developing technical toolkit, with desirable skills across Cloud (AWS), Databricks, Advanced Excel, JIRA, Python, and Data Science — paired with strong analytical thinking and a proactive approach to managing priorities.