Michael Rikkola
Green Brook,NJ
Summary
Solution Consultant with experience in end-to-end Anaplan implementations along with identifying key pain points and providing model and dashboard enhancements. Brings both cutting-edge EPM implementation expertise and exceptional interpersonal skills to leadership roles.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Anaplan Consultant
Peloton Group
Boston, MA
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
- Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
- Provided ongoing support to clients post-implementation, ensuring long-term success of implemented solutions.
EPM Solutions Consultant
Arete EPM Inc
02.2021 - Current
- Assisted with the technical enhancements to multiple of their existing financial business processes by adopting new functionality and optimizing performance
- Supported the client during the hypercare period to ensure customer's success and stabilization.
EPM Solutions Consultant
Arete EPM Inc
02.2021 - Current
- Planning/Reporting consultant for an Anaplan implementation with a private consumer goods company for their FP&A forecasting and demand planning process
- Responsible for workstream to implement dashboards / modules to manage Operating Expenses across many functions of the business.
EPM Solutions Consultant
Arete EPM Inc
02.2021 - Current
- Created what-if scenario modeling process to provide users with the visibility of Revenue Forecasts and overall Product Profitability
- Partnered with key business stakeholders to design dashboards that aligned with their overall planning process and reporting needs.
Project Manager
Configure Inc
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Efficiently maintained and coordinated project timelines for implementation and installation of devices
- Daily communications with client for project status and effectively scheduled action items for customers in a timely manner
- Managed up to 30 projects simultaneously with multiple sites and stakeholders.
Education
B.A. degree: Business Information Systems -
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MDSkills
- Technical Analysis and Support
- Project Management
- Solutions Deployment
- Troubleshooting
- Product Best Practices
- Testing and Maintenance
- Data Analytics
Certification
- Anaplan 2022 Model Builder Certification
- Anaplan Level 1, 2 and 3 Model Building Certifications
- Workiva Platform Certification
Timeline
Anaplan Consultant
Peloton Group
08.2023 - Current
EPM Solutions Consultant
Arete EPM Inc
02.2021 - Current
EPM Solutions Consultant
Arete EPM Inc
02.2021 - Current
EPM Solutions Consultant
Arete EPM Inc
02.2021 - Current
Project Manager
Configure Inc
01.2020 - 02.2021
B.A. degree: Business Information Systems -
Salisbury University