Financial Planning Solutions Architect
Design and implement comprehensive financial planning solutions using IBM Planning Analytics to drive project success. This role involves delivering technical, functional, and business outcomes while maintaining high standards of professional communication.
Key Responsibilities:
* Analysis and evaluation of business requirements through a structured methodical approach
* Define the solution scope, time, cost, and risk by translating business requirements into 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 roles and responsibilities for the solution deliver are understood
* Implementation of financial planning solutions in IBM Planning Analytics/TM1 as designed in the solution scope definition
* Identify 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
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
* Greater than 5 years' experience in delivering financial planning applications (IBM Planning Analytics/TM1 highly valued)
* Minimum education level: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in 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, and rule engine; IBM Cognos TM1 Certified Developer an added advantage
* A genuine talent for grasping complex business problems and engineering effective solutions
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Background in finance and understanding of financial processes such as budgeting and forecasting desirable. Strong relationship management, ability to identify opportunities and take action to help achieve business goals, team player with a professional, proactive approach. Citizenship not essential but highly regarded.