Job Description:
We are seeking a seasoned Financial Planning Analyst to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing financial planning solutions using IBM Planning Analytics to achieve project success as agreed with clients; delivering technical, functional, and business outcomes of a project and maintaining high standards of professional communication.
* Analyzing and evaluating business requirements through a structured methodical approach
* Defining the solution scope, time, cost, and risk by translating business requirements into a set of functional and non-functional deliverables
* Estimating and planning project deliverables and success criteria
* Identifying project Risks and Assumptions
* Communicating with stakeholders, business, and technical project teams to ensure the roles and responsibilities for the solution deliver are understood
* Implementing financial planning solutions in IBM Planning Analytics / TM1 as designed in the solution scope definition
* Identifying all potential Change Requests and working with designated Principal Consultant/ Project Manager on these variations
* Participating in Post Implementation Review and assuming ownership of any actions
Essential Skills and Qualifications
* A minimum of 5 years' experience in delivering financial planning applications (IBM Planning Analytics / TM1 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 an added advantage
* A genuine talent for grasping complex business problems and engineering effective solutions
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Highly Regarded Skills
* Background in finance and understanding of financial processes such as budgeting & forecasting or supply chain roles 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