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2,400+

market-leading companies plan with Anaplan 

Up to 40%

increase in planning team productivity 

Up to 20%

improvement in forecast accuracy 

Achieve excellence with agile budgeting, planning, and reporting

Transparent reporting on program outcomes, spending, and funding is essential for securing grants and expanding research initiatives. Centralize your institution’s planning, budgeting, and reporting in one platform for swift, accurate decision-making. 

From finance and workforce to sales and marketing, our solutions have you covered and connected

Break down silos across your organization’s critical functions to improve scalability, efficiency, and administrative outcomes.

Financial planning and analysis (FP&A)

Align strategy and enhance collaboration among your finance teams by centralizing planning and reporting across the business.

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Responsibility center management

Balance institutional priorities with departmental goals to promote financial accountability, transparency, and incentive-driven decision-making.

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Grants planning

Simplify grants management with a centralized, connected platform for tracking, planning, and reporting on grant funding and expenditures.

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Revenue planning 

Ensure financial stability by analyzing enrollment, admissions, endowment performance, and tuition forecasts to anticipate shifts, set pricing strategies, and align resources with institutional goals.

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Capital expenditure (CapEx) planning

Evaluate investments in campus facilities, technology, and infrastructure to prioritize spending, assess ROI, and manage risks in capital-intensive projects.

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Facilities management

Design and manage campus spaces to meet student needs, enhance workflow, ensure compliance, and optimize resources to meet current and future demand.

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Long-range planning

Model, forecast, and plan for future scenarios over extended timeframes to enable agile decision-making, optimize resources, and build resilience.

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Financial consolidation and reporting

Transform your regulatory processes, consolidation, and financial reporting with our scalable, no-code platform designed for business users.

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Financial consolidation

Schools benefit from streamlined financial close processes to eliminate manual errors, ensure precise consolidation, and instill confidence and trust in stakeholders.

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Disclosure management

Ensure compliance, simplify financial and narrative reporting, and produce accurate and timely disclosures to enhance trust with donors, students, and government agencies.

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Financial reporting

Take Excel to another level with Anaplan XL Reporting for fast, flexible, intuitive technology designed for business users.

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HR and workforce

Optimize your workforce to meet student needs, compliance standards, and ensure continuity in academic and operational functions.

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Strategic workforce planning

Evaluate faculty and staff needs against your institution’s strategies to identify skill gaps, align talent with future needs, optimize costs, and ensure optimal student outcomes.

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Operational workforce planning

Align your plan to hire process with budgets and growth projections, ensuring flexibility for each department while minimizing budget variance.

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Sales and marketing

Enhance collaboration and alignment across recruitment and outreach teams to enable effective enrollment planning and execution.

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Student enrollment forecasting

Predict enrollment trends based on historical data and demographic shifts to optimize recruitment strategies and align resources with projected student numbers.

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Campaign effectiveness analysis

Measure and analyze the impact of marketing campaigns across channels such as digital, events, and partnerships to identify the most effective strategies for attracting and retaining students.

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Tuition and financial aid modeling

Assess the impact of tuition pricing and financial aid offerings on enrollment and revenue, helping institutions balance accessibility with financial goals.

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Name, image, likeness (NIL) planning

Facilitate efficient tracking of Name, Image, and Likeness (NILs) deals, unifies data for accurate reporting, and offers insights into sponsorships.

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Why do leading academic institutions choose Anaplan?

In the top 1% of universities worldwide, La Trobe University moved from spreadsheets to an efficient planning solution

Fast forecasts strengthen finances and save 800+ staff hours monthly

Real-time scenario modeling increases transparency and reduces administrative burden

Northern Arizona University improves transparency, accuracy, and efficiency in budgeting to drive better, faster decisions

Overhaul outdated budgeting practices to elevate resource allocation and management process

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