FP/A/BI Support Consultant

Reference: SJ 6925

Consultant: Sone Johnson

Descriptions:

• Customer support of IBM Planning Analytics applications in a global environment
• Investigating issues raised via support cases, working directly with the customer
• Liaise with Business Unit financial stakeholders to optimize reporting and analysis
• Maintain uptime of Cognos and TM1 applications running on Linux servers in a GCP (Google Cloud Platform) environment
• Maintain and improve all TM1 assets, including Dimensions, Rules, TI Processes
• Maintain and improve reporting suites
• Deployment of TM1 code from Non-Production to Production environments
• Train, develop and support other business users using IBM Planning Analytics
• Ensure updated documents of all procedures, processes, rules, and definitions are maintained

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience with IBM Planning Analytics or other multi-dimensional PBF tool, either as administrator, developer, or support
• A tertiary qualification will be an advantage, preferably with IT knowledge
• Interest in BI/BA tools specifically with Cognos BI, Microsoft SQL/Server and/or PowerBI will be an advantage
• Good general computing knowledge, troubleshooting and support capability on the Microsoft Windows or Linux platforms
• A good understanding of networking fundamentals, and application configuration
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to switch focus quickly as priorities change
• Passionate about business analytics, modeling and planning
• A strong sense of responsibility and integrity
• Ability to work unsupervised, under pressure and deliver on deadlines
• Previous business analysis or cloud computing experience would be an advantage

How to Apply:

• Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za.
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.