An exciting opportunity has opened within our Professional Services Team in the DACH region for a Professional Services Consultant role. This is a full-time position.

You will directly contribute to high-quality delivery, customer success, and Bedford’s reputation for excellence across EMEA.

You’ll act as a strategic partner to our customers, helping them modernise planning, optimise processes, and realise the full power of the Anaplan platform.

Reports to: Principal Consultant

Location: Germany, Austria (Remote)

Direct Reports: n/a

Tasks

Core Responsibilities

Working at a senior level within our Professional Services team to deliver high-quality Anaplan solutions for our customers within expected timeframes and on budgets
Translate existing solutions, spreadsheets, and business problems into sophisticated Anaplan multi-dimensional models
Ability to take a consultative approach by listening to customer needs and crafting a shared vision for a solution
Nurture relationships with client personnel at the appropriate levels. Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed of progress and expected outcomes. Manage expectations of client service delivery. Create long-lasting relationships that run beyond our project delivery
Exposure to diverse business environments and managing customer expectations
Innovate and deploy the latest Anaplan product enhancements alongside our internal knowledge base. Share learnings with peers
Communicate effectively and openly with both Bedford & Anaplan colleagues
Actively engage in business development initiatives while not working on customer engagements

Accountabilities and KPIs

Quality and success of project delivery
Customer satisfaction, adoption, and health
Gross Margin performance (where relevant)
Adherence to project governance and PS processes
Contribution to cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing

Requirements

You naturally strive to deliver Beyond the Expected , combining sharp technical ability with commercial awareness and relationship-building excellence.

Key Pre-requisites

A background in financial/multi-dimensional modelling
Strong proficiency across key Anaplan capabilities - Certified Model Builder
Experience in consulting, professional services, or enterprise planning
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Excellent presentation, communication, and customer engagement skills
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines
Alignment with Bedford’s values and ways of working
A high level of professional maturity, responsibility, and motivation

Desirable Skills

Experience in finance, supply chain, sales performance or connected planning
Experience working in a partner ecosystem or SaaS consultancy
Multi-country or multi-industry exposure

Benefits

Extended parental leave
Access to WeWork workspaces
Mobile phone allowance: €90 per month
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to L&D Tools
Bonusly recognition rewards and vouchers

Company policy statement

Please further note that to protect the company’s legitimate business interests, and the interests and wellbeing of current staff, the company reserves the right to lawfully undertake proportionate pre-employment checks and ongoing diligence both before the commencement of your employment and periodically during your employment

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