IBM Planning Analytics Experts
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Michael S.
Last position:
Senior System Engineer at VCS Value Chain Solutions GmbH
Planning and updating the entire environment to Windows Server 2022 and 2025
- Hardening of DCs and servers, setup of event log forwarding
- Migration of all existing Windows 2019 servers (including Active Directory DCs, DNS and CA) to Windows Server 2022 and 2025
- Automation of security patches for the Hyper-V clusters via PowerShell (CAU)
- Network administration
- Continuous operation and support of the MS Hyper-V environments
Michael K.
Last position:
Freelance Consultant at Tepo – Gebäudedienste GmbH
- Replacement and renewal of the existing client PCs with an upgrade to Windows 11 and mobile workstations with laptops and docking stations
- Introduction of Office365 with OneDrive use
- Introduction of e-invoicing with DATEV accounting software
- Revision of the standard office applications in daily use
- File storage in SharePoint instead of local data storage
- New authorization structure for users
- Use of Microsoft accounts to synchronize profiles
- Reorganization of the document scanning process with storage in SharePoint
- New backup concept in addition to the Microsoft cloud solution
- Introduction of new data structures: review and separation of data into active, inactive, private, business
- Simplification of processes
- Increased data security and improved security
- Permanent data availability at all internal and external workplaces
Michael S.
Last position:
Data Scientist at CompuGroup Medical Deutschland AG, docmetric GmbH
Development of AI-based and classical models for analyzing medical and patient data, including medication analyses, diagnosis analyses, forecasts, procedure analyses, dosage analyses, comorbidity analyses, prescription analyses, patient potential analyses, and referral profile analyses. Analyses in the area of Real World Evidence.
- Gathering customer requirements
- Planning the subproject
- Designing and defining KPIs
- Designing and developing models and visualizations of the results using customer dashboards
- Developing and implementing DWH adjustments
- Deriving recommendations for action
Methods, technologies: Simulation, Artificial Intelligence, Python, R, SQL, Microsoft Power BI, Amazon Web Services, Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, Databricks, Multivariate Statistics
Fahad R.
Last position:
Data Science – Operations Optimization at Netto-marken
Project: Digitalization of Warehouse Processes | Building a Data Analytics Platform.
- Built a web-based workforce allocation system that digitized daily shift planning by matching worker expertise to operational zones, replacing manual coordination with a structured workflow adopted across the site, saving supervisors time on daily planning.
- Developed a real-time operational visibility dashboard giving supervisors a live view of task throughput and outstanding workload across warehouse zones throughout the day, helping reduce overtime and idle labour costs.
- Developed a slotting optimization solution to improve warehouse picking efficiency and reduce picking time per order, working directly with operations teams from concept through production deployment.
Technologies used: Python, Django, PostgreSQL, Pandas, NumPy, HTML, Java, JavaScript, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Power BI, GitHub Actions CI/CD, GitOps, Claude, OpenAI
Axel K.
Last position:
Data Engineer & Business Analyst at Metafinanz
- Migration of existing data jobs from Cognos Data Manager to Tibco/IBI Datamigrator
- Migration data jobs parametrisation for dynamic runs
- Optimisation and cutting-back
- Regression tests
- Knowledge transfer and documentation
Oscar S.
Last position:
Project Manager at ZWILLING J.A. Henckels AG
- Shifted roles from Business Analyst to Project Manager: steering delivery instead of gathering requirements.
- Led the make-or-buy decision and presented it to the Group IT management.
- Provided functional input for procurement contract negotiations, followed by sprint-based partner management.
- Evaluated the low-code platform OutSystems against the complete requirements catalog.
- Transferred the requirements catalog to Jira: ten epics, more than 140 issues, and acceptance criteria in Given-When-Then notation.
- Assessed three implementation partners.
- Implementation is progressing in sprints based on the delivered backlog.
Methods and approaches: Make-or-buy assessment, user stories with Gherkin, sprint management, migration planning
Enterprise systems: OutSystems, SAP S/4HANA, PCM, Snowflake, IBM Planning Analytics (TM1), Jira
Technologies and tools: Python, Microsoft Excel, Claude (Anthropic API)
Umut G.
Last position:
Data Architect at BA Technology
I am an experienced data engineer specializing in end‑to‑end data integration, cloud DWH architectures, and high‑quality, governed data products.
I delivered following projects and engagements as a freelancer.
- Data Migration of CRM System for AL-FA Objekt Service Gmbh
- Microsoft Software Resales Partnership
I am looking for freelance roles like: Freelance Data Engineer Cloud Data Warehouse Architect Data Modeling & Architecture Consultant MDM & Data Governance Specialist BI & Analytics Developer
Technical Focus Areas
- Data Engineering & Integration: SQL Server/SSIS, Informatica PowerCenter/IDQ, Talend, Kafka, Azure Data Factory – Delta/CDC/ELT patterns, robust pipelines, monitoring/recovery, data lineage & impact analysis, medallion architecture Bronze/Silver/Gold layers
- DWH & Cloud: Azure SQL / Data Lake / Synapse, AWS Redshift/S3, on‑prem SQL/Oracle – scalable data marts with a strong cost/benefit focus.
- Data Modeling: Atomic (Inmon) and Dimensional (Kimball), Data Vault (Linstedt), Domain‑Driven Design, clear lineage & contracts.
- MDM & Governance: Informatica MDM, IBM MDM, stewardship processes, data quality rules, survivorship/XREF, catalog/glossary, SIF/BES/REST publication.
- Analytics/BI: Power BI, SSAS, Cognos – business‑ready, maintainable data products.
Henok A.
Last position:
Founder and Managing Director at Afworki GmbH IT-Consulting
The goal of Afworki GmbH IT-Consulting is to make small and medium-sized companies more competitive by overcoming challenges in digitalization, automation, and data management.
Tailored technology, strategy, and specialist consulting designed to meet the individual needs of each company.
Analyzing the company's current situation and developing the best possible solution together with the client.
Using both agile and classical IT project management methods to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Focusing on automating and orchestrating all data flows in a data warehouse to create a unified and standardized data foundation.
Considering the dependencies between IT and business to achieve sustainable positive effects.
Employing modern strategies and tools specifically tailored to the company's needs.
Supporting digitalization, the introduction of agile working methods, and the creation of up-to-date reports and analyses.
Objective: streamlining management and enabling well-founded, data-driven decision-making.
Steffen E.
Last position:
Domain Lead FI, CO, HR, Investor Relations at Douglas Group
- Process Owner SAP ERP 8 FI, CO & Investor Relations
- Process Owner SAP Success Factors
- Responsible for 4 teams, 39 FTE
- Full responsibility for end-to-end processes in SAP for Finance, Controlling, HR, Investor Relations
- Interface to certified public accountants for Finance IT (KPMG)
- ITIL-4 implementation for service request change request and project management with Service Now (Project Manager)
Carsten F.
Last position:
Interim Controller / Knowledge Transfer at Mid-sized manufacturing company in the construction industry, existing client
Focus areas: Knowledge transfer, reporting, cost analysis Responsibilities
- Ensuring knowledge transfer from the departing controller
- Documentation of key controlling processes
- Operational controlling (liquidity planning, reporting)
- Simplification of the cost center structure to improve cost analysis Results
- Transparent knowledge transfer and sustainable documentation of controlling processes
- Improved cost analysis and more efficient reporting
Norbert G.
Last position:
Support for implementing the Pimcore CMS as well as support assistance and partner management at Akademisch Arbeitsgemeinschaft GmbH
- Support for implementing the Pimcore CMS, support assistance, and partner management for the existing application landscape.
- Know-how transfer to the existing application landscape.
- Advising stakeholders on the new implementation.
- Support in data modeling for Pimcore.
- Designing and overseeing data migrations from Salesforce to Pimcore using ESB.
- Creating user stories.
- 3rd level support for business-critical processes.
- Technologies: Salesforce Marketing, Sales, and Service Cloud; Talend ESB; Pimcore; Shopware; ERP system Move; DB2; MySQL; MS Office; MS Visio; Jira; Confluence.
Moez S.
Last position:
Data Engineer at Loschelder Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaftsgesellschaft mbB
- Designed a future-proof client database for marketing purposes
- Analyzed requirements, designed, and modeled an entity-relationship model
- Consolidated and optimized a client file from various data sources for targeted marketing campaigns
- Worked closely with marketing and IT in an agile environment to iteratively develop the solution
- Technologies and methods: MS Office (mainly Excel), MS Dynamics CRM, MS SharePoint
Andrei B.
Last position:
Head of Group Performance and Strategy at SPEIRA GmbH
- While running FP&A processes, initiated and implemented changes therein, improving depth, speed, and accuracy: performance analysis; monthly reporting to the shareholders; forecasting/estimating; annual planning/budgeting
- Quantified and formulated a strategic plan for the Group
- Provided insights leading to operational and strategic decisions
- Ensured timely progress in strategic projects
- Corporate Finance
- Data Analytics
- Presentation/Pitching
- Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Planning / Budgeting
Diana G.
Last position:
Interim Project-Controller at Supplying industry defence
- Developed organization, task descriptions, processes and systems of the controlling system to improve activities.
- Harmonized ERP software within the group across IT procurement, plan data, controlling and reporting.
- Designed the basis for an agile and modern IT control system.
- Set up budget plans and supported master data and planning.
- Monitored and validated projects in the PM tool Sciforma, covering OPEX and CAPEX in line with legal requirements and group rules.
- Performed PMO assistance activities including meeting minutes, presentations and reports.
- Tools: SAP FI/CO, SAP MM, SAP PPM, PM-Tool Sciforma, MS Office 365.
Maximilian T.
Last position:
Controlling Consultant at The better green GmbH
Development of a planning workbook for P&L and balance sheet items
Introduction of planning workshops with management, procurement, and plant construction managers
Mapping the original plan into an SKR04 structure
Analysis and optimization of the payment run process, implementation of CANDIS.IO and Datev
Determination of capital requirements for all entities until 2025
Implementation of planning structures
Setup of a basic actual vs. target reporting, resulting in higher cost transparency
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Statistics of experts using IBM Planning Analytics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
1.7 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Business Intelligence, Information Technology, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
58%
Doctorate
12%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
93%
Based on our profile pool as of 16 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts using IBM Planning Analytics
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 16 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
IBM Planning Analytics experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (80%)
- Manufacturing (70%)
- Professional Services (70%)
- Banking and Finance (63%)
- Automotive (43%)
- Retail (43%)
- Energy (40%)
- Food and Beverage (40%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What IBM Planning Analytics does
IBM Planning Analytics is a multidimensional planning, budgeting and forecasting solution built on the TM1 engine. Companies use it to connect operational data with financial models, run scenarios and give teams a shared view of performance. Its in-memory approach supports interactive analysis across complex business structures.
Core planning work
Professionals use IBM Planning Analytics to deliver connected planning processes across finance and operations. Typical work includes:
- Designing revenue, cost, workforce and cash-flow models
- Building budgets, forecasts, scenarios and rolling plans
- Creating allocations, calculations and approval workflows
- Developing dashboards and reports in Planning Analytics Workspace
- Improving model performance and user experience
Ecosystem and tooling
The ecosystem includes Planning Analytics Workspace, Planning Analytics for Excel and the TM1 database engine. Specialists work with dimensions, cubes, hierarchies, rules, feeders, TurboIntegrator processes and MDX queries. They may also connect source systems through SQL, APIs, data warehouses or enterprise integration tools.
When companies need specialists
Freelance expertise is useful when a company is replacing spreadsheet-based planning, consolidating fragmented models or expanding an existing TM1 environment. It is also valuable during financial transformation, reporting redesigns, acquisitions and urgent forecasting changes. External professionals can bring focused delivery without interrupting the finance team’s daily work.
What strong professionals deliver
Strong IBM Planning Analytics professionals translate business logic into maintainable models. They clarify planning assumptions, design dimensions carefully and separate data loading from calculation logic. They test rules and feeders, document dependencies, manage security and explain the model to finance users. Good work leaves behind reliable processes that internal teams can operate.
Selecting the right expertise
The right specialist depends on the scope: model design, migration, integration, reporting, administration or user enablement. Look for evidence of similar planning structures, sound TM1 performance practices and clear communication with finance stakeholders. A practical assessment should cover source data, dimensional design, forecast logic, security, deployment and support after launch.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about IBM Planning Analytics, in one place.
IBM Planning Analytics is used for budgeting, forecasting, financial consolidation, management reporting and operational planning. It helps organizations model business drivers, compare scenarios and coordinate plans across departments.
IBM Planning Analytics provides governed models, shared data, controlled workflows and repeatable calculations that spreadsheets often struggle to maintain. Spreadsheets can remain useful for analysis, but Planning Analytics is better suited to connected planning across teams and business units.
IBM Planning Analytics is the current product family built around the TM1 engine, while Cognos TM1 is the former name many professionals and companies still use. Existing documentation, models and skills may therefore refer to both names.
A strong IBM Planning Analytics professional often combines TM1 modeling with TurboIntegrator, MDX, SQL, data warehousing and Planning Analytics Workspace. Knowledge of finance processes, dimensional design, security and integration patterns is equally important for business-focused projects.
The right level for IBM Planning Analytics depends on the model’s scope and risk. A small reporting change may need focused product knowledge, while a new enterprise planning model calls for experience with architecture, integrations, security, performance and stakeholder workshops.
IBM Planning Analytics projects can often be delivered remotely when access, documentation and test data are available. On-site sessions may still help during discovery, process workshops or training, especially when finance teams need to agree on planning rules and ownership.
Review whether the IBM Planning Analytics professional can explain the dimensional model, rule logic, data flows and security design in clear terms. Ask for examples of performance testing, documentation, user acceptance testing and how the solution was handed over to internal teams.
Working with IBM Planning Analytics often requires translating finance requirements into cubes, dimensions, rules and repeatable data processes. Professionals should be ready to work across business and technical teams, maintain model governance and support users in Planning Analytics Workspace or Excel.
The average hourly rate of freelancers who have used IBM Planning Analytics in their recent projects is 121 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 964 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers who have used IBM Planning Analytics in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 58% hold at least a Master's degree, and 12% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers who have used IBM Planning Analytics in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers who have used IBM Planning Analytics in their recent projects are German (97%), English (93%), and Spanish (20%).
The most common industries among freelancers who have used IBM Planning Analytics in their recent projects are Information Technology (80%), Manufacturing (70%), and Professional Services (70%).
The most common business areas among freelancers who have used IBM Planning Analytics in their recent projects are Business Intelligence (93%), Information Technology (87%), and Project Management (87%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used IBM Planning Analytics
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home all over Germany — available on-site in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and every major business hub, or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg In Austria our freelancers and interim experts support companies from Vienna to Graz — on-site where your project needs them, or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
Vienna Graz Across Switzerland our specialists are active in Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Bern — working on-site or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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