Planning Analytics Reporting Analyst

The role

Here at DLA Piper, we have an exciting opportunity for a Planning Analytics Reporting Analyst working across  both the Finance Systems and Management Information teams. This role is a hybrid role  that will aid the support and maintenance of IBM Cognos TM1/PA solution and undertaking some Reporting analyst duties with the Management Information team. 

This is a great opportunity to develop your reporting writing, analytical skills as you work towards becoming a subject matter expert with Cognos TM1/PA solutions and Insight.

 As well as working with the wider reporting teams, there will be great opportunities to be involved in future technologies the finance function is implementing. 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the delivery, development and maintenance of  IBM Cognos TM1/PA solutions.
• Support the provision of accurate and timely management information.
• Administer user permissions and system security settings – in TM1/Planning Analytics  solutions
• Work in partnership with cross functional teams and 3rd party suppliers on issue resolution, product enhancements and best practice.
• Support the internal Subject Matter Expert (SME)/Planning Analytics Developer in supporting the budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Provide testing support for all reporting & budgeting projects, including TM1 / Insight / RAF / Service Now Reporting processes.
• Maintenance of reports within TM1 / PA solutions, including amendment and new report creation

ABOUT YOU

Required:

• Development/improvement of planning and analytics solution 
• Experience working with Dimensional Data with an Analytical mindset.
• Good understanding of financial concepts and reporting  
• Some knowledge of financial planning functions and related processes (Forecasts & Budgets) .
• An ability to effectively communicate with both business and technical teams.
• Good time management skills and ability to take on new information.
• Eye for detail and accuracy during testing / reconciliation work

Desirable:

• Experience of Planning Analytics for Excel (PAfE) and Planning Analytics Workspace (PAW)
• Experience of designing Active Forms / Dynamics Reports
• Some experience with SQL authoring and RDBMS databases, some Knowledge of Data Warehouse, BI, OLAP, and dimensional modelling.
• Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) in Computer Science, Accounting, Finance or related business/technical field required.
• Some background of working in an accounting Function and studying towards an accounting Qualification ( (AAT, CIMA / ACCA) or equivalent
• IT Literate with Basic Excel knowledge of (VLOOKUPs, SUMIFS, etc)  and an equivalent of  A ‘levels in Computer Science, Accounting, Finance or related business/technical field required.

ABOUT US

DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers and business service professionals located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Our global reach ensures that we can help businesses with their legal needs anywhere in the world. We strive to be the leading global business law firm by delivering quality, service excellence and value to our clients and offering practical and innovative legal solutions to help them succeed. Our clients range from multinational, Global 1000, and Fortune 500 enterprises to emerging companies developing industry-leading technologies, as well as government and public sector bodies.

OUR VALUES

In everything we do connected with our People, our Clients and our Communities, we live by these values:

• Be Supportive – we are compassionate and inclusive, valuing diversity and acting thoughtfully
• Be Collaborative – we are proactive, passionate team players investing in our relationships
• Be Bold – we are fearless and inquisitive, challenging ourselves to think big and find creative new solutions
• Be Exceptional – we are strategic and driven, exceeding standards and expectations

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At DLA Piper, diversity and inclusion underpins how we live our values and everything we do. We believe that everyone has a voice, and that everyone’s voice counts. We know that the rich diversity across our firm makes us stronger, more innovative and creative, which helps us to better serve our clients and communities. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment and culture across our global firm, where everyone can bring their authentic self to work.

Diversity of perspective, thought, background and culture combine to make us the leading global law firm; that’s why we actively seek to build balanced teams. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.

HYBRID WORKING

We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That’s why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.

PRE-ENGAGEMENT SCREENING

In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits and where relevant, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and work-related references.