IBM Planning Analytics Consultant

What is the role and company?

We’re hiring a Senior IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) Consultant on a freelance contract to support our Financial Performance Systems and Data function. Operating fully remote within the European timezone and available for an immediate start , you’ll help strengthen how we manage financial data, performance insights, and reporting across a diverse, international group.

You’ll work at the intersection of financial modeling , data architecture , and analytic reporting , shaping solutions that enable accurate, timely decision‑making for multiple business units and corporate functions.

What will I be doing?

In this senior consulting role, you will:

• Shape target designs in IBM Planning Analytics, defining scalable architecture and technical configurations aligned to business needs.
• Engineer cost allocation engines end‑to‑end, including the creation and optimization of cubes, dimensions, rules , and TurboIntegrator (TI) processes to deliver robust P&L views by entity, business line, and support function.
• Run discovery workshops with stakeholders, documenting requirements and translating them into actionable technical and data models.
• Deliver reporting assets using PAfE (customized and dynamic forms) and maintain/enhance Perspectives reports to improve usability and insight.
• Partner closely with cost management teams throughout the allocation lifecycle, providing expert guidance, validation, and hands‑on support.
• Strengthen application reliability , triaging issues, refining performance, and implementing enhancements based on systematic analysis of the existing TM1 landscape.
• Produce clear technical documentation , standards, and procedures to support consistent configuration, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.
• Support and train end users , elevating adoption, data quality, and self‑service reporting across the business.
• Engage across functions , continuously gathering feedback and iterating TM1 solutions to meet evolving requirements.

What profile will I require?

You’ll thrive in this role if you bring:

• 5+ years of proven experience with IBM Cognos TM1 / Planning Analytics , including:
  • TM1 Perspectives , Planning Analytics Workspace (PAW) , PAfE , TM1 Web
  • Rules , TurboIntegrator scripting, and end‑to‑end architecture/design
• Strong financial data modeling skills and comfort working with allocation logic and P&L structures.
• Excellent proficiency in Excel ; Power BI exposure is a plus.
• A methodical, detail‑oriented approach with strong organization and teamwork skills.
• Ability to operate autonomously, prioritize effectively, and communicate clearly with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Fluent English ; French or German would be advantageous.
• Availability to work remote within European timezone and start immediately .

Why should I take this role?

• Impact at scale: Your work will directly influence how the group understands cost, profitability, and performance across multiple entities and functions.
• Flexibility & autonomy: Enjoy a fully remote freelance engagement with clear outcomes, minimal bureaucracy, and the ability to work efficiently across European hours.
• Modern tooling: Build with market‑leading IBM Planning Analytics capabilities, shaping architecture and models that are core to our financial decision‑making.
• Collaborative environment: Partner with finance, FP&A, and cost teams, contributing both hands‑on solutions and strategic guidance.
• Immediate start: Hit the ground running on meaningful work—no long ramp‑up.

How do I apply?

For more information on this opportunity, please do not hesitate to get in touch withGeoff Colemanfrom SA via email:

Who we are?

SA is a leading global Financial Systems, Analytics, and Transformation recruitment company. We provide permanent & contractor recruitment solutions to enable clients to implement, support, develop, run & optimise, ERP, ERP and Analytics systems as well as finance transformation programmes including ESG topics. We source and screen finance systems professionals on a global basis. Unlike typical search & selection firms, our consultants have an international reach, which ensures that our clients and candidates receive market insight along with a tailored service.