Financial BI Consultant – CPM Technology Advisory
Location: Germany Financial BI Consultant – CPM Technology Advisory Location: Remote within Germany (with occasional travel) Contract Type: Permanent Start Date: ASAP Industry: Corporate Performance Management (CPM) Consulting What is the role and company? A global consulting firm specialising in Corporate Performance Management (CPM) solutions is seeking a Financial BI Consultant to join its growing DACH team. The company partners with leading organisations to optimise finance processes and unlock value from advanced CPM technologies. This role focuses on acting as a functional advisor for CPM technology implementations, helping clients standardise processes, improve reporting and planning workflows, and maximise ROI from IBM Planning Analytics (Cognos TM1) or similar tools. You’ll work closely with technical teams, developers, and architects to deliver impactful solutions. What will I be doing? As a Financial BI Consultant, you will: • Advise clients on best practices for financial reporting, planning, and consolidation processes • Collaborate with technical teams to design and implement CPM solutions aligned with business needs • Support workshops and functional design sessions with finance stakeholders • Analyse existing processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and ROI • Assist in testing, documentation, and user training for CPM solutions Act as a trusted advisor to finance teams, bridging functional requirements and technical delivery • Contribute to knowledge sharing and process standardisation across projects What profile will I require? Required: • Experience in the Office of Finance , with strong knowledge of reporting, planning, and FP&A processes • Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably SAP • Understanding of financial consolidation and management reporting frameworks • Knowledge of IBM Planning Analytics (Cognos TM1) or similar CPM tools (e.g., Tagetik, One Stream, Anaplan, Jedox) • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills • Excellent communication skills and ability to work with cross‑functional teams • Fluent in German (C2) and English • Based in Germany with flexibility for remote work and occasional travel Preferred: • Inhouse consulting experience in CPM/EPM projects • Exposure to multidimensional databases and BI concepts • Ability to manage client relationships and deliver functional advisory services Why should I take this role? • Impact : Help leading organisations transform their finance processes with cutting‑edge CPM technology • Growth : Join a global consulting firm with a rapidly expanding DACH team • Flexibility : Remote‑first role with manageable travel requirements • Development : Work alongside experienced professionals and gain exposure to international projects • Culture : Be part of a collaborative, innovative environment focused on client success How do I apply? For more information on this opportunity, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Laura Fernández from SA via email: laura.fer Who we are? SA is a leading global Financial Systems, Analytics, and Transformation recruitment company. We provide permanent & contractor recruitment solutions to enable clients to implement, support, develop, run & optimise, ERP, ERP and Analytics systems as well as finance transformation programmes including ESG topics. We source and screen finance systems professionals on a global basis. Unlike typical search & selection firms, our consultants have an international reach, which ensures that our clients and candidates receive market insight along with a tailored service. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply tot his job