Interim TM1 Consolidation&Reporting Specialist, Chester

Interim TM1 Consolidation&Reporting Specialist Contract: 3-6 Months Location: Cheltenham - Hybrid - 1-2 days per week on site Rate: Competitive Daily Rate Start: ASAP About the Business Our client is a FTSE-listed business with a Group Finance function covering external reporting, FP&A, consolidation and reporting. TM1 (Cognos TM1 / Planning Analytics) is the core platform for all Group consolidation and financial reporting activities. Following recent resource changes and a temporary reduction in senior capacity, there is a need for someone who can quickly take ownership of the TM1 environment and ensure the integrity, stability, and reliability of the Group's reporting processes. This is a highly technical, hands-on role focused on TM1 ownership, consolidation accuracy, and operational continuity rather than business partnering or stakeholder presentation activity.Key Responsibilities TM1 System Ownership&Control Take day-to-day ownership of TM1 / Planning Analytics, ensuring the system is balanced, reconciled, and operating effectively at all times Validate FX rate uploads and ensure currency translations are functioning correctly across all entities Investigate and resolve posting issues, particularly around intercompany recharges and eliminationsAct as the primary escalation point for TM1 system issues, errors, and data integrity concerns Maintain TM1 as the authoritative source of truth for Group financial data Monitor and improve controls, reconciliations, and system governance processes Month-End Consolidation&Reporting Support and lead the month-end consolidation process across the Group Ensure data flows from source systems into TM1 are complete, accurate, and timely Review intercompany eliminations and consolidation adjustments Work closely with junior team members to support output quality and strengthen close processesEssential Skills&Experience Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or international equivalent) Deep, hands-on expertise in IBM TM1 / Cognos TM1 / Planning Analytics Demonstrable experience in Group consolidation and reporting within a PLC or listed Group environment Strong understanding of intercompany accounting, FX translation, group eliminations, and consolidation processesComfortable operating as the lead TM1 subject matter expert within the team If this role is of interest, please contact Hannah Curnow or call directly on 01179 935459 or email . Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.TPBN1_UKTJ