About the Role
We are seeking an exceptional Reporting Accountant to manage the Group’s consolidation and reporting requirements in IBM Planning Analytics (TM1). The role will act as a subject matter expert within Finance for the Group’s consolidation system (TM1) and drive the rollout of the system to the global Finance team, in the process replacing Excel-based reporting. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment where there is significant scope for improvement and automation in the monthly reporting process.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary subject matter expert in Finance for the TM1 system.
- Lead development of other subject matter experts in Finance for the TM1 system.
- Develop a standard set of financial reports within TM1 and the lead the rollout of these reports to the global finance team.
- Lead the move of financial reporting from an Excel-based to a system-based environment.
- Continuous improvement of financial reports in TM1 to support requirements of regional and Group Finance teams.
- Co-ordinate the month end reporting process in TM1, e.g. opening and closing periods.
- Co-ordinate the budget, forecast and other scenarios in TM1 as required.
- Ensure TM1 is set up to support actual and proforma reporting.
- Ensure all Group entities are correctly loaded into TM1 on a timely basis and reporting in correct scenarios.
- Lead changes in TM1 set up to meet business requirements, e.g. changes to practice areas.
- Support the automation of Board, MBR and other reporting into TM1.
- Act as the main interface between Business Systems team and the global Finance team for TM1.
- Support the integration of acquired entities into TM1.
- Oversee users of TM1, e.g. access requests.
- Support continuous improvements in Finance processes.
- Support other finance verticals (e.g. FP&A, Reporting, Audit) with data extraction from TM1.
- Understand the interface between TM1 and other systems used by the Group, e.g. Vantagepoint, Workday.
- Support continuous development of the Group’s data warehouse.
- Support Group Finance initiatives as required.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential Skills
- Experience of IBM Planning Analytics (TM1).
- Experience of a consolidated reporting in a global and multi-currency organisation.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in a private equity–backed or fast‑growth environment is advantageous.
Behavioural Skills
- Comfortable working at pace, managing multiple priorities in an evolving environment.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with a willingness to get hands‑on.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to drive meaningful change in a growing, mission‑driven environmental consultancy.
- Exposure to a PE-backed environment with high levels of senior leadership interaction.
- Hybrid working with flexibility during peak reporting periods.
- A dynamic, collaborative team where your contribution will have immediate impact
About us
SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.
Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.
