Senior TM1 System Administrator

TM1 System Administrator

• Initial 12-month contract + 12-month extension term

• Key role within Corporate Systems team supporting budgeting and forecasting

• Hybrid working options available across QLD, ACT, VIC and NSW

• Rates are Negotiable

• Active Baseline Security Clearance Required

About the company

Our Federal Government client has a strong national presence, delivering trade, investment and technology initiatives. Their Digital and Technology Division supports financial systems and corporate operations, providing essential digital solutions across Australia and offshore networks.

About the role

Our Federal Government client is seeking an experienced TM1 System Administrator to join the Corporate Systems team, within the Digital and Technology Division. IBM Cognos TM1 / Planning Analytics is primarily used for Financial Budgeting, Reporting and Forecasting (operational revenue and expenditure, capital expenditure).

A TM1 System Administrator is a critical role supporting key stakeholders such as the Finance teams, Offshore Corporate Services Network (CSN), Property team, and Digital and Technology Division with their budgeting and financial planning activities.

Duties

• Enhance and streamline all processes and activities within TM1 in relation to budgets, financial forecasting and analysis for cross-functional business areas in collaboration with Finance team.

• Design, develop and maintain TM1 models, cubes, dimensions, and rules to support budgeting, forecasting and reporting obligations.

• Ensure financial modules are working effectively and efficiently, and that proper security is in place.

• Configure and maintain TM1 system components, including cubes, dimensions, and rules.

• Utilise Planning Analytics Workspace to develop interactive and user-friendly dashboards and reports, enabling stakeholders to access and analyse financial data efficiently.

• Prepare data sets, statistical reports, and applications to support Finance, budgeting and planning activities.

• Finalise End of Month (EoM) processes accurately in TM1, adhering to the End of Month timetable mandated by the External and Internal Budgets team and other advisers across offshore network teams, includes archiving results for each month, when the period is closed.

• Build and administer End of Financial Year and Mid-Year budget in TM1, including upload to SAP.

• Management of user access controls, Cost Centres, GLs, Company Codes and Cost Centre Managers, including creation/amendment of reporting lines.

• TM1 excel templates technical support, troubleshooting and resolving system-related issues in a timely manner.

• Recording of Management Representation Letters (MRLs), FBT Returns, Travel and Credit Card Breaches in TM1, as mandated by the Chief Executive Instructions.

• Partner with IT to perform periodic updates and system enhancements to ensure its efficiency and reliability.

• Integrate data from various sources into TM1 for analysis and reporting purposes.

• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity is always maintained within the system, and systems TM1 integrates with (e.g. Aurion, SAP).

• Recommend and implement enhancements to optimise TM1 utilisation.

Skills & experience (Essential criteria)

• Demonstrated TM1 system administration, technical experience (3–5 years) with understanding of TM1 architecture, including cubes, dimensions, rules, use of TM1 Web and other reporting tools.

• Strong experience with building and managing Budgets (End of Financial Year, Mid-Year) in TM1, including providing required ongoing administrative support to business areas.

• Demonstrated proficiency in accurately finalising End of Month and End of Financial Year processes within TM1.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, providing first-line support in troubleshooting TM1 user issues, along with a capability to analyse and interpret complex data sets, resolving data accuracy issues.

• Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders to gather their requirements and provide updates.

Desirable criteria

• Relevant TM1 certifications such as IBM Certified Developer - Cognos TM1 10.1 or similar credentials and/or training.

• Experience in building, maintaining and/or enhancing the Capital and Property modules, in TM1.

• Knowledge or experience with integrating TM1 with other systems and databases (e.g. knowledge of TM1 integration with SAP and/or Aurion).

Additional requirements

• Candidates submitted MUST HOLD a current or re-instatable Baseline security clearance.

Benefits

• 12-month initial contract with 12-month extension available.

• Hybrid working arrangements currently available.

• Opportunity to support key financial systems and processes.

• Collaborative and high-performing digital environment.

How to apply Apply directly or for more information on this role, please email Aiden McLean at

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Calleo is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.