SUMMARY:
We are seeking an experienced and proactive TM1 Consultant to join our team and support our clients in delivering high-quality financial planning, forecasting, and reporting solutions using IBM Planning Analytics (TM1). The ideal candidate will have a balanced blend of functional finance knowledge and technical TM1 expertise, al...
POSITION INFO:
We are seeking an experienced and proactive TM1 Consultant to join our team and support our clients in delivering high-quality financial planning, forecasting, and reporting solutions using IBM Planning Analytics (TM1). The ideal candidate will have a balanced blend of functional finance knowledge and technical TM1 expertise, along with strong consulting and communication skills.
What you’ll do:
- Engage with clients to gather and understand business requirements related to budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
- Design and implement TM1 models and solutions that align with client needs
- Build and maintain TM1/Planning Analytics cubes, dimensions, rules, and TurboIntegrator processes
- Develop Planning Analytics Workspace (PAW) dashboards and Planning Analytics for Excel reports
- Facilitate workshops, training, and user adoption sessions for client teams
- Provide post-implementation support, system enhancements, and troubleshooting
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance, IT, and BI
- Prepare clear documentation, including technical specs and user guide
- Stay updated on Planning Analytics developments and best practices
Your expertise:
- 3–5+ years of hands-on experience with IBM Planning Analytics (TM1)
- Strong expertise in TM1 Rules, TI Processes, Cube Design, and Dimensions
- Experience with PAW and PAfE
- Solid understanding of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills
- Proven experience working in client-facing or consulting roles
- Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
- Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
Nice to have:
- IBM TM1 / Planning Analytics certification
- Knowledge of SQL and data integration
- Experience with Power BI, Cognos, or other BI tools
- Exposure to cloud-based TM1 environments
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies
Other information applicable to the opportunity:
- Contract Position: 12 Months
- Location: Johannesburg
Why work for us?
Want to work for an organization that solves complex real-world problems with innovative software solutions? At iOCO, we believe anything is possible with modern technology, software, and development expertise. We are continuously pushing the boundaries of innovative solutions across multiple industries using an array of technologies. 
You will be part of a consultancy, working with some of the most knowledgeable minds in the industry on interesting solutions across different business domains. 
Our culture of continuous learning will ensure that you will have all the opportunities, tools, and support to hone and grow your craft. 
By joining IOCO you will have an open invitation to developer inspiring forums. A place where you will be able to connect and learn from and with your peers by sharing ideas, experiences, practices, and solutions. 
iOCO is an equal opportunity employer with an obligation to achieve its own unique EE objectives in the context of Employment Equity targets. Therefore, our employment strategy gives primary preference to previously disadvantaged individuals or groups.
