BI Planning Systems Analyst (Cognos)/TM1 Consultant

PROJECT INFORMATION:

Industry: Retail

Start: ASAP

Contract: 6 months + possible extensions

Work model: 100% remote

Business trips: Occasional

Equipment: BYOD

Project language: English

Support the Finance Reporting Centre of Excellence (CoE) in delivering a best-in-program class business intelligence and financial management reporting program for the client. 

As a key member of the CoE, they will build relationships with their finance community to understand their budgeting and forecasting system needs. With excellent technical and systems skills, they will support the running of the IBM Planning Analytics system, along with supporting system enhancements and developments that make positive impacts across the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES::

·      Responsible for financial management reports enhancement and development requests, ensuring reports are created with a strong focus on the quality and accuracy of data.

·      Collaborating with key stakeholders to gather and identify information and reporting requirements and translate them into our IBM Planning Analytics planning system requirements.

·      Support the financial planning process with responsibility for running IBM Planning Analytics system update processes, version control, triage of any issues identified and co-ordination of resolution.

·      Support the implementation of Finance report automation, consolidation and pull self-service, actively working to reduce/eliminate Excel spreadsheet based budgeting and forecasting processes.

·      Support technical enhancements and developments to IBM Planning Analytics, including performing relevant UAT testing.

·      Support the Finance community to get the most out of our IBM Planning Analytics system including training, knowledge-sharing and demonstrating system capabilities.

·      Work closely with Finance Systems accountants and IBM Cognos Analytics Manager to ensure reporting hierarchies are maintained and accurate.

·      Create and maintain up to date documentation in relation to system processes related to budgeting and forecasting.

·      Participate in other ad hoc Finance projects including global projects such as new market entry, as required.

 REQUIREMENTS:

·      Previous experience with IBM Planning Analytics powered by TM1 is essential.

·      Demonstrable experience in supporting technical enhancements and developments to BI planning and reporting tools, preferably IBM Planning Analytics developments.

·      Understands requirements gathering, process mapping and the discovery stage of projects and can accurately assess impact on existing systems and processes.

·       Qualified or a part-qualified Accountant with a good working knowledge of the different areas of Finance.

·      Previous experience with Microsoft SQL and visualisation tools is desirable.

·      Good understanding of Data Governance principals.

Successful candidates will meet the following criteria:

·      Experience of working in a fast-paced environment / retail / FMCG.

·      Customer centricity with dedication to excellence and value creation.

·      Detail orientated with meticulous attention to detail.

·      Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·      Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and an ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

·      Self-motivated with the ability to proactively plan and prioritise work independently, work within agreed timescales and keep stakeholders informed of progress.