Finance Application Architect (TM1)

Responsibilities

Mosaic Core Model:

• Drive part of the deployment of the Core 2.0 Model, following the global Mosaic guidelines
• Develop and maintain robust TM1/Planning Analytics practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement Mosaic improvements, future-proof solutions that meet business requirements.
• Support the engagement with finance and business teams to understand objectives, gather requirements, and translate them into effective technical designs. Provide advisory support to optimize financial processes.
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Performance

• Ensure the stability and performance of TM1 models, performing optimization and tuning to handle growing data and user demands efficiently.
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Data Integration And Automation

• Manage data flows between TM1 and other systems, automating processes for data loading, transformation, and reconciliation.
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Governance And Standards

• Implement best practices for data governance, model development, documentation, and version control to maintain system reliability and accuracy.
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Training And Support & UAT

• Deliver training and support to finance teams, empowering them to leverage TM1 solutions effectively for business insights.

Qualifications

Essential Skills

12+ years of experience overall, 6+ yrs of exp in TM1

• Technical Expertise:
• Advanced knowledge on one or more Finance planning applications (TM1(Mandatory), BPC, Hyperion, Anaplan(Good to have) etc.
• Experience in TM1/IBM Planning Analytics, including TurboIntegrator, rules, feeders, and cube development.
• Strong knowledge of data modeling, relational databases, and ETL processes understanding.
• Familiarity with TM1 add-ins (e.g., Planning Analytics for Excel) and integration with other tools (e.g., ERP systems, visualization tools).
• Financial Process Knowledge:
• Deep understanding of budgeting, forecasting, consolidation, and financial reporting processes.
• Experience designing solutions aligned with finance-driven priorities and goals.
• Solution Design and Advisory Skills:
• Expertise in analyzing business requirements and providing innovative, strategic solutions.
• Ability to design architecture for scalability, reliability, and future growth.
• Communication and Collaboration:
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with cross-functional teams and present complex technical ideas clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Proactive engagement with stakeholders to align on priorities and outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating TM1 with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Exposure to TM1 Cloud
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and financial data modeling.