TM1 Business Intelligence Tech Lead

Overview TM1 Planning and Analytics Tech lead to manage the TM1 development team and delivery of projects to meet the expectations as per business requirements. This new role will:

Lead the TM1 technical team. 

Handle end-to-end delivery of all technical projects. 

Coordinate with finance and finance systems team. 

Owns day-to-day TM1 user requirements and delivery.

Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities Strategic Focus 

Oversee TM1and Data Warehouse operations and manage the project and development lifecycle, ensuring smooth operations and timely resolutions.

Initiate and drive continuous improvement efforts for the TM1 team

Operational Management

Oversee and manage the TM1 reporting system and data warehouse, ensuring smooth operations and timely resolutions.

Architect and build data solutions on TM1 to enhance reporting, analytics, and data visualization.

Oversee the integration of TM1 with ERPs, data warehouses, and reporting tools.

Recommend, design, configure, and validate new and improved systems to enhance processes.

Function as a bridge between business, finance teams, and technical teams. 

Present technical solutions in a way that non-technical stakeholders can understand.

Define testing strategies (unit, integration, UAT). Validate the performance, scalability, and security of models. 

Ensure documentation and knowledge transfer are completed.

Ensure effective system controls are in place and escalate any risks.

People Leadership

Ability to lead the TM1 technical team and collaborate with broader finance teams and IT.

Governance & Risk

Keep track of and report on TM1 governance and risk controls for access provisioning, change management, user access reviews, and audits.

Help review business processes and controls across distinct functions to find and implement solutions for better efficiency.

The above list of key accountabilities is not an exhaustive list and may change from time-to-time based on business needs. Experience & Personal Attributes

10+ years in Business Intelligence / Financial Systems with at least 8 years of IBM TM1/ Planning Analytics development. 

At least 3 years in a lead / mentor role (Guiding developers, managing deliverables). Coordinated across onshore/offshore delivery teams. 

Expertise in designing cubes, dimensions, rules, feeders, and Turbo Integrator processes. 

Oversaw system upgrades and migrations. 

Advanced experience with SQL. 

Experience with reporting/visualization tools. 

Proficiency in Python programming for data processing, automation, TM1 REST API integration, automated testing, reconciliation, and exception handling for TM1 processes. 

Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial consolidation, and scenario modelling.

Strong knowledge of ERP systems, with functional understanding of finance domain concepts (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow). 

Firsthand experience in data governance, security, and performance optimisation. 

Personal Attributes

Proven ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.