Job Description
We are seeking an expert in financial planning to join our team.
This role involves designing and implementing financial planning solutions using IBM Planning Analytics. You will work closely with customers to achieve project success by delivering technical, functional, and business outcomes of a project while maintaining high standards of professional communication.
Key Responsibilities:
* Analyse and evaluate 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
Requirements:
Essential Skills:
* A minimum of 5 years' experience in delivering financial planning applications (IBM Planning Analytics/TM1 will be highly valued)
* 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
* Talent for grasping complex business problems and engineering effective solutions
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desirable Skills:
* Background in finance and understanding of financial processes such as budgeting & forecasting or supply chain roles is desirable
* 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
* Team player with a professional, pro-active approach
* Citizenship is highly regarded but not essential