CPM Solution Lead, CFO Technology

We are the better way to work in finance. As private equity’s value creation partner, we sit at the heart of PE—where sponsors and CFOs meet. Through financial consulting rooted in data, technology, and AI, we help clients drive value—supporting the office of the CFO to drive end-to-end value creation.

If you crave challenging work and are looking to grow, come solve complex issues alongside 1,600+ finance & technology experts in a supportive, collaborative environment. 

As we build our European footprint, the London office presents a unique entrepreneurial opportunity to shape our presence and accelerate growth across the region—while benefiting from the support and stability of an established, industry-leading firm. 

Backed by premier private equity firms and headquartered in New York with 11 offices around the globe, we are a high-growth, entrepreneurial firm looking for people who want to be part of building something great. Come make your mark. 

Accordion’s CFO Technology Practice effectively and efficiently delivers the digital services and solutions to support organizational strategic initiatives.

Our CFO Technology experts work cross-functionally — alongside practitioners from all corners of Accordion — to arm CFOs with the appropriate digital solutions needed to implement the team’s business process recommendations and to capitalize on value creation opportunities. From ERP, CPM, Analytics, Data Integration, RPA, and beyond, CFO Tech provides finance leaders with a single, objective partner capable of delivering from strategy to execution.

This role will be based in our London office. Ideal candidates should be local to the desired location, with the flexibility to work remotely 1-2 days a week, blending the best of both worlds for efficiency and collaboration. 

• Build, configure, and design Planning and Consolidation solutions (CPM/EPM) for budgeting, forecasting, workforce planning, revenue modeling, and operational reporting.
• Collaborate with clients to prepare & manage objectives, scope, project plan, timeline, budget & resource plan for CPM/EPM implementations.
• Collaborate with functional and technical team members to develop effective CPM/EPM solutions.
• Work directly with clients to document business requirements, analyze financial models/ reports (spreadsheet/non-spreadsheet-based models) and translate those into CPM/EPM solutions.
• Develop dimensions, calculations, KPIs, dashboards, and workflows that support scalable planning processes.
• Configure and support data integrations between CPM/EPM platforms and client systems (ERP, CRM, HCM, data platforms).
• Lead requirements workshops, design sessions, testing cycles, and cutover activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve model performance issues; implement enhancements and optimizations.
• Deliver end-user training, documentation, and adoption support.
• Stay informed on product updates and implement upgrades or enhancements as needed.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization of CPM/EPM solutions.
• Provide general customer service and assistance to clients and serves as the ‘go-to’ resource on all project related inquiries
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior consultants and business analysts on application and implementation methodology.
• Regular and extensive travel across Europe to work with clients in the relevant jurisdictions. 

• 4-6+ years of proven experience in systems consulting, or CPM model development (Pigment or Anaplan) including multiple full life cycle implementations
• Hands-on Anaplan or Pigment model-building experience strongly preferred
• Excellent understanding of multi-dimensional AND relational databases
• Previous experience and ability to gather business requirements and effectively implement on CPM solutions
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to convert complex business logic into scalable system design
• Demonstrated understanding and expertise of connected planning concepts in Anaplan/Pigment, including but not limited to, Supply Chain, T&Q, and core FP&A use cases such as budgeting, forecasting, workforce, driver-base planning & scenario modeling
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
• Excellent client relation skills, organization, & prioritization capabilities
• Ability to work in dynamic, fast-paced consulting environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Information Systems or related field

• A self-starter with a strong work ethic
• A leader of others; you lead by example
• A strong team player, able to work with team members across all levels
• Able to effectively communicate complex issues and solutions, and raise issues to senior team members when necessary
• Comfortable managing projects with multiple complex workstreams while also focused on your single workstream (you are managing and doing).
• Excited to be part of a growing team, with a focus on driving future growth
• Full of entrepreneurial spirit and comfortable in a fluid, flat organization
• Knowledgeable about the relationship between Private Equity sponsors and their portfolio companies
• Passionate about delivering exceptional client service
• Someone who enjoys mentoring others and doing meaningful work
• Willing to get your hands dirty in the details of a project while simultaneously seeing the whole picture

Accordion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, military status, or any other status protected under law. 

Please note that as per Accordion policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our inclusive diversity values. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Accordion will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. 

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