TM1 Solution Architect

Overview

PepsiCo is embarking on a significant initiative of digitalization and standardization of the FP&A solution across all its divisions to make the finance organization more Capable, more Agile, and more Efficient. The MOSAIC program is a key enabler of that vision. It is the FP&A solution of the PepsiCo Global Template (PGT) that, for the first time, aims to integrate "vertical" planning for Operating Units (OUs) or markets, and "horizontal" planning for functions (e.g., Global Procurement, Compensation and Benefits, etc.) that have accountability across markets. The program aims to harmonize data, planning processes and ways of working across PepsiCo market.
The Finance Application Developer / Architect (TM1) is a key contributor in designing, developing, and maintaining financial planning and analytics solutions using IBM Planning Analytics (TM1). This role combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of finance processes to create robust, scalable, and efficient systems that enable data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will excel in solution design, stakeholder collaboration, and aligning technical implementations with strategic business goals.

Responsibilities

- Design, Enhance and Maintain Mosaic Solution:
- Develop, troubleshoot and maintain robust TM1/Planning Analytics applications, including cubes, rules, and TurboIntegrator (TI) processes, to support financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement scalable, future-proof solutions that meet business requirements.
- Business Incident Triage:
- Engage with finance and business teams to understand objectives, gather requirements, and translate them into effective technical designs. Provide advisory support to optimize financial processes and restore the solution
- Optimize System Performance:
- Ensure the stability and performance of TM1 models, performing optimization and tuning to handle growing data and user demands efficiently.
- Data Integration and Automation:
- Manage data flows between TM1 and other systems, automating processes for data loading, transformation, and reconciliation.
- Governance and Standards:
- Implement best practices for data governance, model development, documentation, and version control to maintain system reliability and accuracy.
- Training and Support:
- Deliver training and support to finance teams, empowering them to leverage TM1 solutions effectively for business insights.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.
- 12-13+ years of experience configuring, deploying and managing TM1 (Preferred) or SAP based Financial Planning & Analysis solution with a focus on Topline Planning.

- Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.
- 12-13+ years of experience configuring, deploying and managing TM1 (Preferred) or SAP based Financial Planning & Analysis solution with a focus on Topline Planning.

- Design, Enhance and Maintain Mosaic Solution:
- Develop, troubleshoot and maintain robust TM1/Planning Analytics applications, including cubes, rules, and TurboIntegrator (TI) processes, to support financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement scalable, future-proof solutions that meet business requirements.
- Business Incident Triage:
- Engage with finance and business teams to understand objectives, gather requirements, and translate them into effective technical designs. Provide advisory support to optimize financial processes and restore the solution
- Optimize System Performance:
- Ensure the stability and performance of TM1 models, performing optimization and tuning to handle growing data and user demands efficiently.
- Data Integration and Automation:
- Manage data flows between TM1 and other systems, automating processes for data loading, transformation, and reconciliation.
- Governance and Standards:
- Implement best practices for data governance, model development, documentation, and version control to maintain system reliability and accuracy.
- Training and Support:
- Deliver training and support to finance teams, empowering them to leverage TM1 solutions effectively for business insights.

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