Knowledge is power, and data brings knowledge.
At Simpson Associates data is in our DNA; and knowing how to leverage it enables us to never miss the mark. Our data and performance management solutions enable us to help organisations understand and resolve some of the most complex and common challenges.
We are proud to be an IBM Gold partner, specialising in Cognos Analytics and Planning Analytics (TM1). Furthermore, we are a Microsoft Solutions Partner, with the Analytics on Microsoft Azure specialisation. Microsoft has also awarded us with Solutions Partner designations in Data & AI (Azure), Digital & App Innovation (Azure), and Infrastructure (Azure). This ecosystem of technology vendor relationships equips us with a deeper expertise, enabling us to deliver the best solutions.
With offices in York and Sheffield, and a team based throughout the UK – we champion creativity, innovation and collaboration in the workplace.
Exciting news! With two new contract wins, Simpson Associates is expanding the Planning Analytics team!
The Role
* Deliver IBM Planning Analytics engagements working with our team of consultants to provide technical expertise to our customers.
* Work as a developer alongside the team, providing mentoring and guidance where required.
* Successfully deliver projects demonstrating excellent customer engagement skills.
* Understand customer requirements, design and develop solutions and optimise existing solutions.
* To deliver across all stages of the project lifecycle and act as a key contact for the customer.
* Deliver projects reliably within time, cost and quality tolerances.
* Identify and mitigate project issues at the earliest opportunity.
Skills and Attributes Required
* 3+ years’ experience working with IBM Planning Analytics
* Technical expertise including Turbo Integrator, Planning Analytics Workspace and Planning Analytics for Excel
* Track record of delivering projects on time and to scope
* Confident leading requirements workshops
* Ability to engage and communicate effectively with the customer
Advantageous Qualifications and Skills
* IBM Badges or Certifications
* Experience at an IT Consulting firm with projects across a variety of sectors
* Experienced in building IBM Cognos Analytics reports and dashboards
* Prince2 Agile or similar
* Financial qualification, CIMA or similar.
* Line management experience