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Location: Birmingham | Full-Time | Hybrid/Flexible Working
Department: Digital & Technology | Company: Compass Group UK & Ireland
Compass Group PLC is the world’s largest provider of food and support services, with over £22.9 billion in global turnover. Serving millions daily across sectors like healthcare, education, defence, and sports & leisure, we’re trusted to deliver excellence at scale.
As part of our ongoing digital transformation, we’re investing in smarter, data-driven planning. We’re now looking for an experienced Anaplan Solution Architect to lead the end-to-end design and delivery of enterprise-grade Anaplan solutions that will revolutionise forecasting and financial planning across the business.
This is a unique opportunity to drive large-scale transformation in a complex, fast-moving organisation — while influencing executive decision-making and building the future of planning at Compass.
What you'll be doing Strategic Architecture & Delivery
* Own the architecture of large-scale Anaplan implementations, ensuring scalability, performance, and alignment with business goals
* Translate complex business requirements into efficient, driver-based forecasting solutions across Finance use cases
* Deliver planning models that integrate seamlessly with Compass’s wider data strategy
* Champion innovation, best practice, and continuous improvement across all aspects of Anaplan development
Technical Leadership
* Lead a team of Anaplan Model Builders, offering hands-on guidance and technical mentorship
* Define data needs and work cross-functionally to ensure quality data feeds into the models
* Oversee full project lifecycles — from design to deployment — ensuring on-time, high-impact delivery
* Maintain consistent, logical structures across all models using scalable methodologies
Stakeholder & Business Engagement
* Collaborate with Finance, Commercial, and Technology stakeholders to shape use cases and priorities
* Facilitate workshops, design sessions, and demos with senior leaders and end users
* Represent the planning function in leadership forums, influencing roadmap direction and adoption
* Build relationships with Anaplan and other technology partners to ensure maximum value from tools and capabilities
Knowledge Sharing & Capability Building
* Promote knowledge sharing across the wider Anaplan and digital community within Compass
* Mentor junior team members and help develop internal capability
* Contribute to cross-functional initiatives across planning, data, and transformation programmes
What we're looking for
* Proven success designing and delivering enterprise-level Anaplan solutions
* Deep knowledge of financial planning, forecasting, and performance management
* Strong technical and commercial acumen with experience applying driver-based modelling
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience influencing at senior level
* Experience leading or mentoring model builders and cross-functional teams
* Anaplan certifications (Model Builder, Solution Architect) strongly preferred
* Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on delivery in a complex environment
What success looks like
* Delivery of scalable, high-impact Anaplan solutions that drive forecasting accuracy and insight
* High adoption and engagement from Finance and commercial users
* Recognition of the Anaplan function as a key enabler of business performance
* Consistent delivery of improvements in planning efficiency, process, and visibility
* Development of team capability and leadership in planning innovation
Why join Compass Group?
* You'll receive a competitive salary and benefits including a Bonus, private healthcare and pension contributions
* Lead planning transformation for the UK’s largest food & support services business
* Work in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment with a strong culture of innovation
* Access career growth within a global FTSE 100 company
* Join a collaborative, supportive team where your ideas and expertise are valued
Ready to architect the future of enterprise planning?
Apply today and help shape how Compass plans, performs, and grows.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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