Senior Anaplan Developer

Introduction Who we are : The Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is Australia's largest integrated cattle and beef producer specialising in grass‑fed, grain‑fed and Wagyu beef production. Since 1824 we have been Australia's oldest continuously operating company. We are committed to providing a supportive, well‑trained workplace that allows you to shape your career on your own terms while contributing to sustainable food production. Description About the Opportunity We're seeking a Senior Anaplan Developer to lead the design, development and optimisation of our Anaplan environment. This role will translate complex business requirements into scalable planning models and actionable insights that support strategic priorities across commercial and financial functions. Working closely with the Anaplan Development Lead and cross‑functional teams, you will help evolve our platform from classic engine builds to advanced capabilities. Your Key Responsibilities: Partner with business units to understand planning needs, define reporting requirements and deliver scalable, insight‑driven Anaplan solutions. Design, build and maintain Anaplan models and dashboards, progressing from classic engine builds to advanced features such as Polaris, ADO, Optimiser and disclosure management. Support the Anaplan Development Lead in promoting development standards, model governance and best practices across the user community. Collaborate with the Data & Analytics team to deliver strategic initiatives and continuous improvement projects aligned with commercial priorities. Manage model lifecycle activities including versioning, archiving and performance tuning, leveraging automation tools like ADO and Optimiser. Ensure data accuracy, consistency and integrity by contributing to governance frameworks and improving data quality standards. Mentor and support junior model builders and business users, providing training on advanced modules such as disclosure management and consolidation. Communicate clearly with stakeholders on project progress, outcomes and opportunities for improvement. Skills and Experiences: What you will bring to this role: 35 years of hands‑on experience with Anaplan (or similar EPM tools) including full‑cycle model builds and implementations. Strong proficiency in Anaplan's classic engine with exposure to advanced features such as Polaris, ADO, Optimiser, disclosure management and consolidation. Solid understanding of SQL and the ability to collaborate effectively with IT teams for data integration and optimisation. Proven experience in project delivery, data cleansing and handling large datasets for high‑quality reporting. Ability to deliver automated financial reports and solve complex planning problems using optimisation and consolidation tools. Excellent communication skills with the ability to present insights to both technical and non‑technical audiences. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholder requests effectively. Experience mentoring others and promoting best practices in planning technologies. Tertiary qualification in Finance, Business, IT, Mathematics or a related field; Anaplan Solution Architect certification desirable. Benefits Continuous learning and growth opportunities. Modern, centrally located office space. Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements. Enjoy heavily discounted meat products. Apply Now to join the AACo team We hope this overview provides you with valuable insight into AACo. To apply for this position, submit your application via the apply button below. If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr