Technical Planning Analytics Analyst – Contract

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Provide assistance to users of the IBM Planning Analytics finance planning tool during the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.

• Carry out application administration tasks and set up new users.

• Support reports generated using Planning Analytics for Excel.

• Address ad-hoc user inquiries.

• Maintain system documentation and conduct end-user training sessions.

• Collaborate with FP&A and technical teams to pinpoint and implement enhancements to the IBM Planning Analytics system.

• Work with the development team on gathering requirements, preparing test cases, conducting unit testing, documenting processes, training users, and managing system upgrades and enhancements.

• Manage projects to deliver system upgrades and improvements based on change requests.

• Test code updates and changes outlined in the roadmap.

• Comprehend data flows and identify opportunities to enhance reliability, repeatability, and integration with enterprise tools.

• Streamline reporting and analysis processes by automating or simplifying self-service support options.

• Recognize opportunities for process improvements that foster innovation.

• Execute other system-related responsibilities as required by business needs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 4 years of experience in IBM Planning Analytics development (version 2.0 or higher).

• Strong grasp of finance principles and experience in supporting financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities.

• Experience collaborating with finance analysts.

• Ability to effectively engage with users across all seniority levels and manage stakeholder expectations.

• Familiarity with server installation and system configuration.

• Understanding of cube and application design.

• Knowledge of Planning Analytics TI and Chores.

• Familiarity with Rules and Feeders.

• Understanding of Planning Analytics Security, including Element Security.

• Proficiency in MDX and SQL.

• Familiarity with Planning Analytics REST API, preferably via Cubewise Canvas.

• Practical experience with Python, TM1Py, HTML, and JavaScript.

• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

• Candidates who advance to the interview stage must complete a technical assessment.

• Background check required upon receiving an offer.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.