Technical Planning Analytics Analyst (Contract)

Sony Interactive Entertainment
California
Workplace: RemoteContractUSD 113,500 - 170,300 annuallyFunction: Data Analytics & Business IntelligenceExperience: 4+ yearsSkills: ["Stakeholder management","Troubleshooting","Requirements gathering","Testing","Communication"]

Support and administer the IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) platform used for SBG Finance budgeting and quarterly forecasting. Help users throughout annual budgeting and forecasting cycles, troubleshoot system and data issues, and partner with FP&A and technical teams to gather requirements, test, and deliver upgrades. Improve reporting through automation and self-service support while strengthening data flows and integrations with other enterprise tools.

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Sony Interactive Entertainment
Sony Interactive Entertainment
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Technical Planning Analytics Analyst (Contract)

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Job Summary

Support and administer the IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) platform used for SBG Finance budgeting and quarterly forecasting. Help users throughout annual budgeting and forecasting cycles, troubleshoot system and data issues, and partner with FP&A and technical teams to gather requirements, test, and deliver upgrades. Improve reporting through automation and self-service support while strengthening data flows and integrations with other enterprise tools.
Location: California
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Contract · Permanent
Job Function: Data Analytics & Business Intelligence
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Provide user support for the IBM Planning Analytics finance planning tool throughout the planning cycle, including annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting.
  • •Administer the application (new user setup), maintain documentation, and deliver end-user training; support reports created using Planning Analytics for Excel.
  • •Partner with FP&A and technical teams to identify and implement system improvements aligned with the departmental roadmap.
  • •Work with the development team on requirements gathering, test case preparation, unit testing, documentation, and training/user handover.
  • •Understand data flows and improve dependability and repeatability by strengthening integrations; project-manage system upgrades, including testing and code/roadmap updates as required.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 113,500 - 170,300 annually
Perks:MedicalDentalVision

Key Requirements

  • •4+ years of IBM Planning Analytics development experience (v2.0 or higher), including server installation and system configuration, cube/application design, and Planning Analytics TI and Chores.
  • •Knowledge of Planning Analytics rules and feeders, Planning Analytics security (including element security), and MDX and SQL.
  • •Hands-on experience with Python and TM1Py, plus REST API work (preferably via Cubewise Canvas).
  • •Ability to support finance planning processes across annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting, with a strong understanding of finance principles.
  • •Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and strong verbal, written, and presentation skills; candidates will complete a technical assessment at interview stage.
Experience:4+ yearsFP&AFinancial planningBudgetingForecastingIBM Planning AnalyticsTM1
Skills:Stakeholder managementTroubleshootingRequirements gatheringTestingCommunication
Languages:English
Tech Stack:IBM Planning Analytics (TM1)Planning Analytics for ExcelPlanning Analytics TI and ChoresRules and FeedersPlanning Analytics SecurityElement SecurityMDXSQLPlanning Analytics REST APICubewise CanvasPythonTM1PyHTMLJavaScriptMicrosoft ExcelIBM Cognos BILean/Six Sigma

Company Brief

Sony Interactive Entertainment
Develops and publishes PlayStation hardware, software, and digital services, operating the PlayStation platform and ecosystem for gaming, entertainment, and network services worldwide.
Industry: Gaming
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: San Mateo, United States
Founded: 1993
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