James Moon
About James Moon
James Moon is a Senior Solution Architect at Anaplan, APAC, with extensive experience in leading multi-country projects and expertise in financial reporting and planning tools. He holds certifications in Agile methodologies and has a strong educational background in Computer Science and Business Management.
Work at Anaplan
James Moon has been serving as a Senior Solution Architect at Anaplan for the APAC region since 2021. His role involves leading projects that utilize Anaplan's connected planning solutions. He operates from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, and has accumulated three years of experience in this position. His expertise includes managing multi-country and multi-industry projects, which enhances Anaplan's capabilities in financial reporting and planning.
Education and Expertise
James Moon holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from The University of Auckland. He furthered his education with a Graduate Certificate in Management from AGSM @ UNSW Business School and an MBA from the University of Technology Sydney, focusing on Accounting and Business Management. He possesses certifications as a Certified Scrum Master (CSM®) and is Anaplan Certified, showcasing his proficiency in agile methodologies and connected planning.
Background
James Moon has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple industries. His career began in 2008 as a Cognos Planning Consultant at Anglo Irish Bank in Dublin, followed by a similar role at Ceridian in London. He has held positions at BearingPoint, MetLife, Scentre Group, BG Group, Discovery Inc, PMsquare, and Blackmores Group, accumulating extensive experience in financial planning and business intelligence analytics.
Achievements
Throughout his career, James Moon has led significant projects involving Anaplan, IBM Planning Analytics/TM1, and Cognos EP. His role as Engineering Manager for BI & Analytics at Scentre Group involved overseeing business intelligence initiatives. His expertise in Agile Project and DevOps team management has contributed to successful project outcomes in financial reporting and planning, utilizing tools such as Qlik Sense, Tableau, and Power BI.
Skills and Specializations
James Moon specializes in Agile Project and DevOps team management, with a strong focus on financial reporting and planning. He has developed skills in cloud data engineering and business intelligence analytics, particularly with Google Cloud Platform (GCP). His proficiency in various analytical tools, including Qlik Sense, Tableau, and Power BI, supports his capability to deliver effective planning solutions across different sectors.