Search our jobs
Take a look at our currently available IBM Cognos TM1 Jobs.
IBM Cognos TM1 Jobs
TM1 stands for ‘Table Manager 1’ and is now known as IBM Cognos TM1 as TM1 was originally created by Manny Perez at Sinper, Sinper was acquired by Applix, Applix was purchased by Cognos and Cognos was bought by IBM shortly afterwards. IBM added additional updates and improved user experience. TM1 is compatible with both cloud and on-premise. IBM Cognos TM1 is a server software platform with a user server similar to Excel combined with additional web applications.
What is TM1 used for?
It is typically used for financial planning, forecasting, reporting and analytics as it allows multiple users to make real-time amendments to the spreadsheet for analysis application to scale the enterprise.
It is capable of storing and organising mass amounts of data without taking up too much RAM. IBM Cognos TM1 allows users to combine multiple data sources with inter-departmental or team input to underpin business decision making with detailed data-supported business models.
Any user that makes an amendment to any cell can be viewed by all users of the spreadsheet simultaneously, allowing for fast and co-ordinated collaboration and project development. The IBM Planning Analytics platform, in addition to the TM1 database server, includes an ETL tool, server management and monitoring tools and a number of user front ends which provide capabilities designed for common business planning and budgeting requirements, including workflow, adjustments, commentary,
Roles we recruit
Below are just a few of the Financial Systems roles we hire for:
Head / Director of Finance Systems
As a Finance Systems Director, you’ll bridge the gap between clients and the software system, understanding issues, developing solutions, and explaining limitations. This role will manage the ERP and Financial System department in driving client experience and growth.
Finance Systems Manager
The Finance Systems Manager will initiate and drive continuous improvement in financial reporting and associated systems, processes, and policies. The finance systems manager will support users of finance systems providing specialist knowledge of business systems and processes.
Business Analyst
Business Systems Analysts are dedicated to researching and analysing a company’s IT processes to identify areas for improvement or streamlining. In contrast to a Functional Consultant, BSAs tend to have much more contact on the side of users and will have to communicate directly with management and colleagues around the company.
Finance Systems Analyst
Finance Systems Analysts are dedicated to researching and analysing a company’s IT processes to identify areas for improvement or streamlining. They configure systems, perform data migration, oversee the implementation of workflow processes, assist with user access and permissions, and perform ongoing troubleshooting. They prepare reports and create a variety of other materials including training documentation and department procedures.
Lead Developer
As a lead developer your main duties involve reviewing your organisation’s current systems, planning, and executing new strategies, providing front-line support, communicating with vendors, and ensuring the success of all applications. Develop customisations across a range of modules & manager other developers.
Systems Accountant
The Finance Systems Accountant will lead key workstreams of Implementation including requirements, design, build, test, training, and rollout of the new system. To develop systems and processes to ensure the effective and efficient processing of financial and non-financial data and to further extend the range of management tools and reports used to inform the business.
Useful skills you need
-
Finance/ Accounting Knowledge
-
Knowledge of delivering and maintaining IBM Cognos TM1
-
Good understanding of IBM Cognos TM1 architecture
-
Knowledge and experience of financial planning functions and processes
-
Knowledge of Data Warehouse, BI, OLAP, and dimensional modelling
-
Experience with SQL authoring and RDBMS databases
-
Understanding of Business Intelligence and Visualization reporting tools like Business Objects, Cognos, Tableau, SAP, etc
-
Strong time management skills
-
Effective verbal and written communication skills
