Job Overview
This role involves designing and implementing financial planning solutions using IBM Planning Analytics to drive project success.
Key Accountabilities
* Analyze and evaluate 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
Required Skills and Qualifications
Essential:
* More 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
* Genuine talent for grasping complex business problems and engineering effective solutions
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desirable:
* Background in finance and understanding of financial processes such as budgeting & forecasting or supply chain roles
* 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