Job Title: Business Analytics Consultant
Job Overview:
We are seeking a seasoned consultant with in-depth knowledge of business analytics to design and implement financial planning solutions using IBM Planning Analytics.
This role involves delivering technical, functional, and business outcomes of a project while maintaining high standards of professional communication.
* Analysis and evaluation of business requirements through a structured methodical approach
* Define the solution scope, time, cost, and risk by translating business requirements into a set of functional and non-functional deliverables
* Estimate and plan project deliverables and success criteria
* Identify project Risks and Assumptions
* Communicate with stakeholders, business, and technical project teams to ensure the roles and responsibilities for the solution deliver are understood
* Implementation of financial planning solutions in IBM Planning Analytics as designed in the solution scope definition
* Identify all potential Change Requests and work with designated Principal Consultant/Project Manager on these variations
* Participate in Post-Implementation Review and assume ownership of any actions
**Key Responsibilities:**
To achieve our objectives we require a highly skilled consultant who can deliver value-added solutions to meet our clients' needs.
**Essential Skills and Qualifications:**
* Greater than 5 years' experience in delivering financial planning applications (IBM Planning Analytics/TM1 will be highly valued)
* Minimum education level of Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant subject – Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business, Finance & Accounting
* Proven project experience delivering financial planning solutions covering most phases of the project lifecycle including scoping, requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment while using project management methodologies
* In-depth knowledge and senior-level expertise in IBM Planning Analytics/TM1 including cube design, turbo integrator processes & rule engine; IBM Cognos TM1 Certified Developer would be an added advantage
* A genuine talent for grasping complex business problems and engineering effective solutions
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
**Desirable Skills and Qualifications:**
* Background in finance and understanding of financial processes such as budgeting & forecasting or supply chain roles is desirable
* Well-developed skills/ability researching, designing, and implementing customer solutions and programs
* Strong relationship management
* Ability to identify opportunities and taking action to help achieve business goals
* Ability to identify process improvement opportunities
* Team player with a professional, pro-active approach
* Citizenship is highly regarded but not essential