Ankesh Jain
Technical Manager (Planning & Analytics)
Brussels
Summary
Dynamic Technical Manager with 10+ years of experience leading all phases of diverse IT projects. Leverages strong business and technical acumen to drive continuous process improvements. Cognos TM1 Enthusiast with a dynamic IT career reflecting pioneering experience and high performance in implementation of FP&A models. Detailed and organized with proven strength in aligning business goals with technology solutions. Extensive experience in delivering end-to-end projects and administrating large complex Cognos models. Good experience in the Finance/Accounting as well as Consumer goods and services domain. Proven exceptional relationship with end users and senior leadership members as well.
I am keen and enthusiastic in learning and working on new tools and key system integrations and look for a challenging work place to explore and grow further.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Technical Manager
Eurofins Scientific
Brussels
04.2022 - Current
- Managing the Technical team in developing the Cognos TM1 (Planning Analytics) solutions based on the SDDs and their deployments after successful UAT.
- Liaised between business and technology units to manage delivery schedules for applications.
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
- Met with clients to gather and understand requirements and coordinated with system administrators and directors to plan and schedule project activities.
- Created, managed and integrated application interoperability while coordinating updates and developing test cases.
- Key Projects : Capex Reporting (Dynamic Substitution), FTE based Finance service fees allocation (Intercompany), Cost Center Reporting in Planning Analytics, Enhance Group Structure depicting Eurofins Franchise Model.
Senior Architect
Eurofins Scientific
Brussels
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Consulted with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of new functionalities.
- Designed technical solutions (names, flows, methodologies, integrations, frequencies, interfaces etc), conducted iterative sessions with key people and finalize the SDD.
- Involved in complex programming when required, promoting optimized codes, monitoring satisfactory performance and ensuring quality production migration.
- Key Projects : Financial Reporting (P&L, BS and CF) in Planning Analytics, Budgeting & Planning Module, Enhanced Group Reporting for CEO/CFO (KPI based).
- Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to improve structure sustainability and design.
Module Lead
Eurofins IT Solutions India
Bangalore
05.2018 - 12.2020
- Core TM1 development in enhancing the existing platform with new features, automation of monthly activities and managed the production support.
- Handling the offshore team in regular development and Month-End closing support.
- Researched and acquired new hardware to maximize system functionality and meet required performance metrics.
- Designed technical upgrade paths, incorporating requested functionality and performance enhancements.
- Key Projects (TM1 10.2): MCE (Most Current Endorsement, revised form of Budget), FAP (Data trickle from Controller to TM1), User License management module, Treasury Mgmt.
- Assigned tasks to IT personnel and junior module staff, delegating work orders based on individual employee proficiencies.
Technology Specialist
Eurofins IT Solutions India
Bangalore
11.2016 - 04.2018
- As TM1 developer, initiated the setup of 1st TM1 model (10.2 version) with external consultants for Monthly Financial Reporting.
- Developed the necessary TM1 dimensions, cubes, rules and processes to facilitate the flow of Financial data from Controller and calculations of necessary KPIs.
- Published the necessary TM1 reports and handled regular maintenance of the application.
- Key Projects : Month End Reporting, Budgeting/Forecasting Module, Real Estate Costing.
- Administered networks by creating user accounts and managing permissions.
Senior Software Developer
Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
06.2015 - 11.2016
- Develop and maintain a Financial Supply chain model for the ABI budgeting and planning of the VIC (Variable Industrial Costs) for their brewery manufacturing plants in Europe
- Developed Input sheets (mainly data loaders using active forms) and reporting sheets (SCFD reports) in the TM1 perspectives
- Monitored ongoing operation of assigned programs and responded to problems by diagnosing and correcting logic and coding errors.
- Maintenance/support of the TM1 applications and provided 24*7 supports to our clients.
Software Developer
Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
06.2012 - 05.2015
- Involved in the development of a reporting model for the Global users to use TM1 for preparing the internal management reports and by the Finance control team.
- Created the TI processes to update the reporting cubes from the data dump of Cognos Controller.
- Cross-checked and validated the data via Report or Query studio and guide the users.
- Collaborated with project managers to select ambitious, but realistic coding milestones on pre-release software project development.
Education
MBA - Finance
06.2019 - 06.2021
Percentage : 70.4%
B.E - Computers Science
06.2008 - 05.2012
Percentage : 76.8%
Skills
IBM Planning Analytics/TM1 Development
Accomplishments
- Successful migration of Cognos TM1 10.2 to IBM Planning & Analytics 2.0.9, with complete redesign of the application
- Built up the “Center Of Excellence” team of 13+ Cognos developers and support agents in managing the in-house developments
- IT System owner for 50+ servers in the whole Cognos Architecture, responsible for managing the activities in them and coordinating with the Business stakeholders.
Certification
Cognos 10.1 Developer
Timeline
Technical Manager - Eurofins Scientific
04.2022 - Current
Senior Architect - Eurofins Scientific
12.2020 - 05.2022
Narsee Monjee Institue of Management Studies - MBA, Finance
06.2019 - 06.2021
Module Lead - Eurofins IT Solutions India
05.2018 - 12.2020
Technology Specialist - Eurofins IT Solutions India
11.2016 - 04.2018
Cognos 10.1 Developer
07-2015
Senior Software Developer - Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
06.2015 - 11.2016
Software Developer - Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
06.2012 - 05.2015
Institute of Engineering & Technology (IET) - B.E, Computers Science
06.2008 - 05.2012
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