Job Opportunity: IBM Planning Analytics TM1 Developer

Location: Gurugram, Haryana
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits: Health Insurance (plus a comprehensive benefits package)

About American Express

At American Express, we believe that with the right backing, people and businesses can progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community committed to supporting our customers, communities, and each other. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build a unique and meaningful career with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support both your professional and personal growth.

Every colleague is recognized for their contributions, leadership, and impact. Together, we strive to uphold our values and deliver the world’s best customer experience every day—with integrity and inclusivity.
Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together!

Function Overview

As part of the Technology team, we develop planning, forecasting, and reporting solutions for the organization. Our core solutions are implemented on platforms including IBM Planning Analytics (TM1), Cognos BI, OBIEE, and Tableau. We serve a wide range of customers—from corporate planning teams to investment optimization and risk finance groups.

Purpose of the Role

You will be responsible for developing and maintaining solutions on the IBM Planning Analytics toolset – TM1. This role is critical in managing multiple financial processes (e.g., Reporting, Planning & Forecasting, Long Range Planning, Investment Optimization) by leveraging the TM1 platform to drive efficiency, control, and innovation in financial close processes.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Process Management:
- Manage multiple financial processes such as reporting, planning & forecasting, long range planning, and investment optimization using IBM Cognos TM1.
- Design, build, and implement new financial processes or enhance existing ones by leveraging the TM1 platform.
- Consistently improve current financial processes through automation and enhanced controls by adopting best practices and new capabilities.
Platform & Process Optimization:
- Contribute to assessing and improving the impact of various processes on the platform/server.
- Identify opportunities to drive value by leveraging both existing and new capabilities.
- Work independently with customers to manage expectations regarding ongoing support, enhancements, and new solution implementations.
Training & Troubleshooting:
- Provide training and support for team members and business partners.
- Troubleshoot issues and ensure that financial integrity is maintained by reviewing financial data and resolving discrepancies.
Collaboration & Leadership:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, particularly Finance and Technology, to understand and resolve issues that may impact close timelines.
- Support external and internal auditors by addressing queries and meeting quarterly review requirements.

Critical Success Factors

Business Outcomes:
- Effectively manage financial processes across multiple business units using the IBM Cognos TM1 platform.
- Lead cross-functional projects of strategic importance and consistently improve processes through automation and enhanced controls.
- Independently handle customer engagements and ensure a high level of on-going support and process enhancement.
Leadership Outcomes:
- Put enterprise thinking first, connecting the role’s agenda to overall business priorities.
- Lead with an external perspective, challenging the status quo and driving continuous innovation.
- Demonstrate learning agility and make decisions quickly with the highest level of integrity.
- Exhibit a digital mindset to deliver the best customer experiences every day.
- Function as an independent self-starter who can lead cross-organizational teams under pressure.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education: BE/BTech (or equivalent)
Experience: 5-8 years of development experience on IBM Planning Analytics – TM1
Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and a collaborative team mindset

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in Financial Accounting/Reporting
Understanding of financial consolidation and related complexities
Project management experience is an added advantage

Technical Skills & Capabilities

Core Technical Competencies:
- Extensive experience in designing, building, and managing technology solutions for finance processes using IBM Cognos TM1.
- Strong hands-on experience with TI processes, rules, and websheets.
- Experience in building and supporting Planning Analytics Workspace (PAW) reports & dashboards.
- Proficiency in Planning Analytics for Excel (PAX) for creating Excel-based financial reports.
Platform Knowledge:
- IBM Planning Analytics, IBM Planning Analytics Workspace (PAW), and Planning Analytics for Excel (PAX)
- Good understanding of financial reporting, planning, and forecasting principles
Analytical Skills:
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills with an eye for process improvement and data integrity

Behavioral & Leadership Skills

Enterprise Leadership Behaviors:
- Set The Agenda: Define what winning looks like; put enterprise thinking first; lead with an external perspective.
- Bring Others With You: Build the best team, seek and provide coaching feedback, and make collaboration essential.
- Do It The Right Way: Communicate frequently, candidly, and clearly; make decisions quickly and effectively; live the Blue Box values with courage.

Employee Benefits

At American Express, we care for our colleagues and their families by supporting their holistic well-being. Our benefits include:

Competitive base salaries & bonus incentives
Support for financial well-being and retirement
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
Flexible working models: Hybrid, onsite, or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on location)
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
Confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

American Express is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, or any other protected status.

Offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Join Team Amex and be a catalyst for excellence in financial process innovation and governance!

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