In episode 14 of The DS Show, Daanish Soomar welcomes Kirill Kuznetsov, Finance Transformation Manager and Certified Master Anaplanner at DSI Consulting. Kirill brings deep expertise in extended planning and analysis (xP&A), having led Anaplan implementations across industries like FMCG, energy, pharma, and luxury goods.

In this conversation, Kirill shares his insights on designing stable yet flexible Anaplan architectures that serve both business users and technical teams. The episode dives into his experiences as a Master Anaplanner, the evolution of the Anaplan Community, and practical lessons from his work spanning FP&A, supply chain, and sales and promo planning. Kirill also touches on his passion for mentoring, presales demos, and integrating Anaplan with advanced technologies like machine learning.

Listeners will come away with an insider’s view on delivering successful Anaplan projects, the importance of community involvement, and how to approach complex, multi-industry planning challenges.