Senior TM1 Lead (12-month Fixed-Term Contract)

Overview

Taylor & Francis is looking to bring on a technically minded individual who is interested in combining the analytical intelligence from data and developing technical solutions to problems in data systems. The key application is the TM1 (Reporting and Calculation Engine), but knowledge of Alteryx (ETL) would be an added advantage. With a background in project work, they will be able to demonstrate the ability to meet tight deadlines. A computer science or mathematics qualification is also beneficial, as is knowledge of AI integration within TM1.

Closing Date: Applications will close on Friday, 14th Nov 2025.

What you’ll be doing

As a Senior TM1 Developer, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and continuous improvement of IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) solutions that enable strategic financial planning and performance reporting. You will ensure all TM1 applications under your scope meet established service level agreements, supporting both daily operational needs and longer-term development initiatives aligned with evolving business objectives and strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• TM1 Development & Maintenance:
  • Develop and enhance Turbo Integrator (TI) processes and TM1 Rules to automate data loads, calculations, and business logic.
  • Design, build, and maintain TM1 cubes, dimensions, and hierarchies to support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial analysis.
  • Optimise model performance through efficient coding, cube structuring, and memory management.
  • Serve as a key driver of technical development initiatives by architecting and enhancing TM1 models that enable robust cash flow monitoring, strategic revenue growth analysis, and comprehensive evaluation of investment opportunities.
  • Integrate TM1 with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and other data sources to ensure consistent and accurate data flow.
  • Design and implement scalable TM1 solutions that effectively translate functional requirements into outcomes aligned with the organisation’s strategic objectives.
  • Proactively reviews and improves existing processes to enhance efficiency and ensure the timely delivery of requirements.
  • Handle system issues and help users stay engaged with the tools used for reporting and managing the business
  • Full ownership of the TM1 toolsets for T&F Finance including system upgrades and configuration
  • Relationship management with IBM and other TM1 developers across the organisation.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  • Providing high-level support to the Finance, FP&A, and Commercial colleagues to understand business processes, reporting needs, and strategic goals.
  • Work closely with stakeholders to share information clearly and provide insights that support commercial decision-making, beyond just process details.
  • Facilitate workshops and feedback sessions to refine the scope and ensure user satisfaction.
• Governance & Compliance:
  • Document TM1 processes to ensure clarity, consistency, and ease of reference.
  • Maintain clear records and documentation of all TM1 system updates and changes to support audits and reviews
• Knowledge Sharing:
  • Deliver training sessions and create easy-to-follow user guides to help stakeholders use TM1 effectively.
  • Provide support to junior developers by offering guidance and promoting best practices in TM1 development.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

The ideal candidate will have:

• BS Degree or equivalent professional qualifications
• Has a good knowledge of a wide area of information systems concepts and practice, both within and beyond own organization. Including all stages of systems development.
• Ability to demonstrate Financial and Commercial knowledge
• Can demonstrate a rational and organised approach to the tasks undertaken and an awareness of the need to achieve the desired quality.
• Good knowledge of MS Office applications as the basis for application builds.
• Familiarity with Alteryx and Power BI applications would be ideal, but full training will be provided.

Skills and Behaviours Required:

• Excellent communication skills
• Good analytical ability, attention to detail, and understanding of the importance of commercial constraints
• Can demonstrate good problem-solving abilities

What we offer in return

• An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture
• 25 days of annual leave per year plus a day off for your birthday
• 3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season at the end of the year
• 4 paid volunteering days each year
• Company-funded single cover private medical insurance
• Employee assistance programme – offering 24/7 well-being support
• Share Match – Plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares.
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance, plus optical and medical care

Additional Information

• You must have the right to work and live in the UK.
• This is a 12-month fixed-term contract role.
• We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That’s why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at conference – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.
• The successful candidate will be able to utilise our balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of either our Milton Park office or London Blackfriars office to ensure that as a balanced worker they can make it to our office location 3 days per week.

Being Yourself at Taylor & Francis

If you’re excited about working with Taylor & Francis to foster human progress through knowledge, we invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience don’t fit every item listed above. At Taylor & Francis, we are at our best and most successful when colleagues can be themselves and contribute regardless of their identity or background. Our goal is to empower you with the resources, incentives, and flexibility you need to enjoy success at work and to live a healthy, balanced life.

Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in and value diversity of people and thought, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves. Taylor & Francis recruits, develops, and retains colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other non-merit-based factor.

If you have a disability, or face another barrier, and would like to request an adjustment to assist your participation in the hiring process and/or in the advertised position, please contact Ivy Ma. Your request will be reviewed and considered in the strictest confidence.

We genuinely care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about. To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site: Taylor & Francis Careers Site