Job Title: Financial Planning Solutions Specialist
We are seeking a highly skilled professional to join our team as a Financial Planning Solutions Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing financial planning solutions using IBM Planning Analytics.
Responsibilities:
* Analyze 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
* Implement financial planning solutions in IBM Planning Analytics as designed in the solution scope definition
* Participate in post-implementation review and assume ownership of any actions
Requirements:
* Greater than 5 years' experience in delivering financial planning applications (IBM Planning Analytics 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 including cube design, turbo integrator processes, and rule engine; IBM Cognos TM1 Certified Developer would be an added advantage
* Genuine talent for grasping complex business problems and engineering effective solutions
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits:
* 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
* Team player with a professional, pro-active approach