Senior Planning Analytics Developer(TM1)

Manpower UK Ltd; Frimley; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment and staffing agency is seeking a Senior Planning Analytics (TM1) Developer to work across various UK locations. The role involves developing and deploying IBM Planning Analytics solutions, collaborating with stakeholders, and mentoring junior developers. Candidates should have proven experience with TM1 solutions and a strong financial background, with a salary range of £55,000-£65,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing IBM Planning Analytics / TM1 solutions.
• Strong background in financial environments.
• Deep business knowledge of supported functions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical designs.
• Develop and deploy PA solutions using coding standards.
• Work within an Agile Development framework.

Skills

Developing IBM Planning Analytics / TM1 solutions

Data analysis using DV and SQL databases

Agile methodology

Mentoring junior developers

Investigating and resolving support incidents

Education

HND in Computing or equivalent certification

Job description

Overview

Senior Planning Analytics (TM1) Developer. Location: Various UK Locations. Salary: £55,000-£65,000 + Overtime & Benefits.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders, analysts, and developers to understand systems and translate business requirements into technical designs for IBM Planning Analytics (PA) solutions.
• Develop, configure, and deploy PA solutions using coding standards and change management procedures, integrating tools like Cognos Analytics, PAW dashboards, and PASS reports.
• Work within an Agile Development framework, participate in sprints, daily stand-ups, and update the Air Data & Analytics change management database to reflect development lifecycle status.
• Conduct database queries and data analysis using DV and SQL databases, particularly for Finance tables, ensuring all development includes unit tests, test plans, and peer reviews.
• Partner with business stakeholders to transition solutions into business-as-usual operations, including providing standard operating procedures and responding to incidents within SLA timelines.
• Demonstrate understanding of release and deployment processes, including version control; mentor junior developers to enhance their skills in line with development standards.
• Lead development on complex projects, engaging with senior stakeholders to ensure successful delivery, and present sprint outcomes and progress updates.
• Act as PA Team Lead during absences and show strong competence in developing PA solutions across PAfE, PAW, and PASS platforms.

Your skills and experiences

• Proven experience in developing IBM Planning Analytics / TM1 solutions, supported by a minimum qualification of HND in Computing or equivalent certification/badges in Planning Analytics / TM1.
• Demonstrated ability to connect to and work with data from SQL data warehouses and within Data Virtualisation (DV) environments.
• Strong background in financial environments, with clear understanding of the impact of development work on core functions such as Finance and Resource Planning.
• Proficient in developing within an Agile methodology, adhering to a structured software development lifecycle, and using change management and version control tools.
• Deep business knowledge of supported functions, with the ability to align development work to business needs and maintain up-to-date stakeholder and business continuity plans.
• Able to independently manage work queues, maintain high-quality outputs, and mentor junior Planning Analytics developers while supporting the Team Lead and covering duties in their absence.
• Skilled in investigating and resolving support incidents within agreed service levels, escalating unresolved issues to appropriate team members or technology partners.
• Committed to rigorous testing and peer review of all development work before release, ensuring solutions are robust, maintainable, and aligned to customer needs.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please send your CV to Peter Bibby on the email address below.