IBM Planning Analytics Experts in Austria
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Elija Lechner
Last position:
Fujitsu Germany
- Supporting and helping shape the setup and further development of a company-wide HUB system in the Fujitsu environment for integrating a wide range of data sources and applications in an international context
- Designing and implementing data modeling, ETL processes, reporting, and data quality management
Anton Larch
Last position:
Self-employed at Controlling Lab eU
Business intelligence and digitization projects
Controlling as a Service
Financial accounting and payroll
Interim management
Business Intelligence Competence Team (2025) at a food retail company (EUR 21bn revenue, 52k employees): project work at the interface between the finance department and the IT service provider; various implementation projects in reporting and business intelligence
Consulting services (2025) for a biotech startup (EUR 5m revenue, 25 employees): optimizing and automating accounting and controlling processes; introduction of a central data warehouse system for planning and reporting
Consulting services (2025) in the broadcasting and telecommunications industry (EUR 130m revenue, 200 employees): analysis and troubleshooting of financial processes in the BSS system (customer management and billing system)
Consulting services (2024) in the broadcasting and telecommunications industry (EUR 130m revenue, 200 employees): transfer and implementation of cost accounting into a new database system
Hannes Gruber
Last position:
Interim Manager Controlling at Lindab GmbH
10/2025 – 03/2026 Lindab GmbH, Feldkirchen (GER) Interim Manager Controlling/Project Manager Project manager for implementations at Raab Lüftungstechnik GmbH:
- Implementation of Power BI as a reporting tool
- Design and implementation of a standardized inventory process
- Adjustment of contribution margin accounting in Microsoft Navision 2009
- Implementation of automated interfaces between the payroll program and Power BI
- Implementation of an interface between winKlimax and Navision 2009
- Setup of a new cost accounting (CM, cost centers)
- Introduction of supply chain controlling (stock levels, lead times, production KPIs)
Christian Mißlinger
Last position:
Principal Consultant at Theo Förch GmbH & Co KG
- Industry: Wholesale
- Role: Implementation, Design, Strategy Consulting, Support, Troubleshooting, Performance Tuning, Architecture
- Scope: Company-wide
- Activities:
- Migration/upgrade execution and support for IBM Cognos Analytics and IBM Cognos Controller, Planning Analytics 2.1 (Planning Analytics Workspace (PAW), Planning Analytics Excel (PAFE), Cube Views, Multidimensional Expressions (MDX))
- Operational and Strategic Consulting and Support for the internal IT team in Installation, Configuration, Performance Tuning and Architecture, Security and Compliance
- System Environment: IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1x, IBM Planning Analytics Workspace 2.1, IBM Planning Analytics Excel 2.1, IBM Cognos Controller 11.1, Windows Server 2025, Windows Server 2022
Christian Seiser
Last position:
IT Consultant Business Intelligence at Austrian Airlines
- Migration of the AMOS reporting system from Sybase to PostgreSQL
- Revising SQL statements, Framework Manager models and reports
- Migration of the Cognos environment from version 11 to 12
- Tools used: Cognos 11, Cognos 12
Arnold Steffens
Last position:
Managing Director at Steffens PANTA RHEI Informatika Kft. und Steffens PANTA RHEI Datasystem Bt.
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Statistics of experts using IBM Planning Analytics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
5.7 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Strategy
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Construction
Certification focus areas
Accounting, Business Intelligence, Finance
Bachelor's degree or higher
80%
Master's degree or higher
60%
Certifications per freelancer
8
Most common languages
German, English, Italian
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Austria 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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
Planning control IBM Planning Analytics, also known as TM1 or IBM TM1, is used for planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial consolidation. It gives companies a fast way to work with driver-based models, write-back input, and complex calculations in a controlled environment.
Where it fits It is common in finance teams, controlling, operations planning, and sales planning. Typical deliverables include planning applications, forecast models, management reports, and workflow setup for review and approval cycles.
Core skills
- TM1 cube design and dimension modelling
- Rules, feeders, processes, and TurboIntegrator jobs
- Planning Analytics Workspace reports and dashboards
- Security, data loading, and model performance tuning
When to bring help Companies often bring in freelance experts when a model becomes too slow, a planning cycle needs cleanup, or a legacy TM1 setup must be moved to Planning Analytics. It also helps when internal teams need support for a rollout, change request, or complex finance logic.
What strong experts do Strong specialists understand both the business process and the model design behind it. They keep calculations maintainable, document assumptions clearly, and know how to balance user input, automation, and performance in the same solution.
Austria projects In Austria, Planning Analytics work often sits close to finance, shared service, and group reporting teams. Remote collaboration is common, but on-site workshops in Vienna, Graz, or Linz can help when teams need to agree on planning logic, terminology, and access rules.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about IBM Planning Analytics, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
IBM Planning Analytics is used for budgeting, forecasting, planning, and financial reporting. It helps teams build models where users can enter data, test scenarios, and compare results across departments or business units.
Yes, in practice IBM Planning Analytics is the modern product line that grew out of TM1. Many specialists still use TM1 or IBM TM1 when talking about older models, rules, and TurboIntegrator processes.
Look for a specialist who has built TM1 models, written rules and feeders, and worked with Planning Analytics Workspace. A strong IBM Planning Analytics expert can also explain the business logic behind the model, not just the technical setup.
Useful adjacent skills include finance process knowledge, data modelling, SQL, ETL thinking, and reporting design. For IBM Planning Analytics, it also helps when the professional understands planning cycles, version control, and user access design.
The right level depends on the task. A cleanup, upgrade, or performance review may need a focused IBM Planning Analytics specialist, while a full redesign needs someone who has handled architecture, security, and reporting end to end.
Yes, most IBM Planning Analytics work can be done remotely if the model, access, and source data are available. For workshops, stakeholder interviews, or go-live support, on-site time in Austria can still be useful.
Ask for examples of similar models, clear explanations of rule logic, and proof that they can keep performance stable. A good IBM Planning Analytics expert will also show how they document assumptions and handle change requests without breaking the model.
Typical deliverables include planning models, dashboards, input forms, workflow steps, data loads, and calculation logic. In IBM Planning Analytics, you should also expect attention to security, deployment, and maintainable design rather than only front-end reports.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used IBM Planning Analytics in their recent projects is 125 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,001 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used IBM Planning Analytics in their recent projects, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 60% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used IBM Planning Analytics in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 5.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used IBM Planning Analytics in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Italian (50%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used IBM Planning Analytics in their recent projects are Information Technology (83%), Professional Services (67%), and Construction (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used IBM Planning Analytics in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Business Intelligence (83%), and Strategy (83%).
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