Professional Services Consultant (m/f/d)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has opened within the Professional Services Team in the DACH region for a Professional Services Consultant position. This is a full-time role where 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 customers, helping them modernise planning, optimise processes, and realise the full power of the Anaplan platform.

Core Responsibilities

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

Key Requirements

• 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
• 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