Finance Analyst, FP&A Systems & Applications (Anaplan COE Model Builder)

About Greystar

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in more than 265 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $35 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.

Job Description Summary

Contribute to the Anaplan Center of Excellence organization by supporting best practice development, participating in proof-of-concepts, and bringing fresh ideas to the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute manual updates and Anaplan model updates based on incoming requests, with guidance from senior team members as needed.
• Support requirements gathering for small to medium-sized requests, working with users to understand underlying needs and document potential solutions. Collaborate with technical team members to complete these items and maintain communication with stakeholders throughout.
• Test routine updates and enhancements to ensure necessary functionality continues to work and remains user-friendly.
• Assist with training, documentation, tracking, prioritization, and delivery of Anaplan implementation tasks.
• Participate in the development of Proof of Concept models to demonstrate Anaplan capabilities in real-world scenarios.
• Develop, enhance, maintain, and support the accuracy of Anaplan-based models and dashboards under the direction of senior COE team members.
• Build understanding of business processes and contribute to solutions that improve functionality, user experience, and data quality within Anaplan.
• Troubleshoot issues and escalate where necessary.
• Stay current on Anaplan platform updates and related systems, as well as industry best practices in data modeling, planning, and process definition.
• Develop working knowledge of the existing Anaplan ecosystem, including model structure and configuration.
• Collaborate closely with COE team members to align with Greystar best build practices, model management standards, and project roadmapping.
• Build familiarity with Anaplan data sources, including Greystar operational and financial data and connecting systems.
• Support ad-hoc analysis and issue resolution by applying Anaplan model knowledge to emerging business questions.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree (IT or technical-related degree preferred).
• Anaplan Certified Model Builder certification (Level 1 and Level 2) required. Candidates actively pursuing certification at time of application will be considered.
• 1-2 years of hands-on experience with Anaplan model building. Candidates with equivalent exposure through academic projects, internships, or structured training programs will be considered.
• Foundational familiarity with Anaplan integrations (e.g., Anaplan Connect, APIs) is a plus; willingness to develop this knowledge is expected.
• Proficiency in Excel, including spreadsheet modeling, pivot tables, formulas, and charts.
• Experience supporting end-users, resolving helpdesk or support requests, and basic incident management.
• Exposure to Lean or Agile working environments is a plus.
• Proficiency in English with the ability to communicate technical topics clearly to non-technical audiences.
• ETL tool experience is preferred but not required.

Skills & Other Qualities:

• Solid problem-solving skills with a solutions-oriented approach and a desire to understand root causes.
• Ability to communicate clearly about technical work, including translating model behavior or data issues into plain language for stakeholders.
• Comfortable working with direction and feedback from senior team members while developing independent judgment over time.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Inclusive and collaborative by nature, contributing to a team environment where ideas are shared openly.
• Ability to manage and sort large volumes of data in Excel.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of accounting, finance, or FP&A concepts, with an interest in translating those into effective Anaplan solutions.
• Demonstrates an automation-focused mindset, actively looking for opportunities to streamline manual processes and improve solution scalability.

Compensation & Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $100-110k USD. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.

Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.

Robust Benefits Offered*: Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service. Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure. For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability. 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter). 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service. Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy). Employee Assistance Program. Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans. Charitable giving program and benefits. Benefits offered for full-time employees.

Important Notice:

Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. This position may be performed remotely anywhere within the United States except the state of Alaska. Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to AskHR@greystar.com.

Key Skills/Competency

• Anaplan Model Builder
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• System Development
• Requirements Gathering
• Data Modeling
• Excel Proficiency
• User Support
• Agile Methodologies
• Problem Solving
• Technical Communication