Talent Software Services
Finance and Planning Analyst
Talent Software Services, San Mateo, California, United States, 94409
Finance and Planning Analyst
Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a Finance and Planning Analyst for a contract position in San Mateo, CA. The opportunity will be six months with a strong chance for a long-term extension.
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:Provide support to users of the finance planning tool (IBM planning analytics) throughout the forecast cycle; including administration of the application, setting up new users, support for reports created via planning analytics for Excel, resolution of ad-hoc queries, maintenance of documentation and delivery of end-user training.Work with fp&a and technical teams to identify and implement systems improvements within IBM planning analytics.Work with development team to ensure planning seed data is updated within the tool (actual transactions, headcount information, depreciation forecasts) and dimensions & security update on a timely basis through the planning and reporting cycle.Project manage and deliver system upgrades and improvements based on change requests, provide testing of code updates and roadmap changes as required.Identify and implement best practices to improve operational efficiency.Understand data flows and make them more dependable/repeatable, strengthening links to other enterprise tools.
Qualifications:
Strong understanding of finance principles, with previous experience working on budgeting and forecasting processes and interacting with finance analysts
7+ years IBM planning analytics development experience (to v2.0 or higher) with knowledge of:Server installation & system configurationCube and application designPlanning analytics ti + choresFeedersPlanning anlaytics security, including element securityPlanning anlaytics architectMDXExperience of using planning anlaytics rest API (preferably via cubewise's canvas product)Experience in project management of key financial initiatives within planning analytics
Preferred:
Exposure to master data management solutionsExperience with Cognos BI integration
If this job is a match for your background, we would be honored to receive your application!
Providing consulting opportunities to TALENTed people since 1987, we offer a host of opportunities including contract, contract to hire and permanent placement. Let's talk!
Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a Finance and Planning Analyst for a contract position in San Mateo, CA. The opportunity will be six months with a strong chance for a long-term extension.
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:Provide support to users of the finance planning tool (IBM planning analytics) throughout the forecast cycle; including administration of the application, setting up new users, support for reports created via planning analytics for Excel, resolution of ad-hoc queries, maintenance of documentation and delivery of end-user training.Work with fp&a and technical teams to identify and implement systems improvements within IBM planning analytics.Work with development team to ensure planning seed data is updated within the tool (actual transactions, headcount information, depreciation forecasts) and dimensions & security update on a timely basis through the planning and reporting cycle.Project manage and deliver system upgrades and improvements based on change requests, provide testing of code updates and roadmap changes as required.Identify and implement best practices to improve operational efficiency.Understand data flows and make them more dependable/repeatable, strengthening links to other enterprise tools.
Qualifications:
Strong understanding of finance principles, with previous experience working on budgeting and forecasting processes and interacting with finance analysts
7+ years IBM planning analytics development experience (to v2.0 or higher) with knowledge of:Server installation & system configurationCube and application designPlanning analytics ti + choresFeedersPlanning anlaytics security, including element securityPlanning anlaytics architectMDXExperience of using planning anlaytics rest API (preferably via cubewise's canvas product)Experience in project management of key financial initiatives within planning analytics
Preferred:
Exposure to master data management solutionsExperience with Cognos BI integration
If this job is a match for your background, we would be honored to receive your application!
Providing consulting opportunities to TALENTed people since 1987, we offer a host of opportunities including contract, contract to hire and permanent placement. Let's talk!