Key Responsibilities:

• Enhance and streamline TM1 processes for budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Design, develop, and maintain TM1 models, cubes, dimensions, and rules.
• Ensure financial modules operate efficiently with appropriate security controls.
• Configure and maintain TM1 components and Planning Analytics Workspace dashboards.
• Prepare datasets and reports to support Finance and planning activities.
• Finalise End of Month (EoM) processes and archive results per internal timetables.
• Administer End of Financial Year and Mid-Year budgets, including SAP uploads.
• Manage user access, Cost Centres, GLs, Company Codes, and reporting lines.
• Provide technical support for TM1 Excel templates and resolve system issues.
• Record MRLs, FBT Returns, and compliance breaches in TM1 as per CEI requirements.
• Partner with IT for system updates and enhancements.
• Integrate data from various sources into TM1 for reporting and analysis.
• Maintain data accuracy and consistency across TM1 and integrated systems (e.g., Aurion, SAP).
• Recommend and implement system improvements to optimise TM1 usage.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience with IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) administration.
• Proficiency in cube and dimension design, rule writing, and TI processes.
• Experience with Planning Analytics Workspace and dashboard/report development.
• Solid understanding of financial processes and reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with SAP integration and financial data structures.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to support Excel-based TM1 templates.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience in managing user access and system security.
• Knowledge of data integration and validation across enterprise systems.

Ideal Candidate

Ideal Candidate Profile - TM1 System Administrator

Essential Criteria:

1. TM1 System Administration Experience
   3-5 years of hands-on experience with TM1, including deep understanding of its architecture, cubes, dimensions, rules, and reporting tools such as TM1 Web.

2. Budget Management Expertise
   Proven ability to build and manage End of Financial Year and Mid-Year budgets in TM1, with ongoing administrative support to business units.

3. End of Month/Year Process Execution
   Demonstrated proficiency in accurately finalising EoM and EOFY processes within TM1.

4. Analytical & Troubleshooting Skills
   Strong problem-solving abilities, first-line support for TM1 user issues, and capability to analyse complex datasets and resolve data accuracy issues.

5. Stakeholder Communication
   Effective communication skills to gather requirements and provide updates to stakeholders.

Great to haves

• TM1 certifications or formal training (e.g. IBM Certified Developer - Cognos TM1 10.1)

• Experience working with Capital and Property modules in TM1 - whether building, maintaining, or improving them.

• Familiarity with integrating TM1 with other systems like SAP or Aurion, or similar experience with data connections and syncing.