Planning Analytics Business Enablement Analyst

Location: Budapest – Sanofi Business Services, Váci Greens

Flexible working: Hybrid (60/40)

Job type: Permanent, Full time

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Planning Analytics Business Enablement Analyst supports the global Planning Analytics (TM1) solutions used for budgeting, forecasting and operational planning across the Group. The role focuses on supporting functional design and deployment activities within the Controlling Enablement team, accurate project documentation and test execution.

The role contributes to project activities by coordinating documentation, performing analysis, preparing testing materials, and supporting user communities in close collaboration with the Enablement Lead and project teams.

The Analyst contributes to the lifecycle of Planning Analytics projects including requirements clarification, documentation, testing, knowledge transfer and deployment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring complete, accurate, and up-to-date project documentation throughout all project phases.
• Lead the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) process, including test script preparation, execution, and defect reporting.
• Contributing to capturing business requirements and preparing functional documentation.
• Coordinating change management, training material preparation, and knowledge transfer.
• Manage demand intake and governance processes by capturing stakeholder requirements, maintaining accurate demand records (SharePoint/Jira), and ensuring alignment with project priorities and resource constraints.

The role makes independent decisions within established guidelines on matters such as test prioritization, documentation standards, and support resolution, in alignment with the Enablement Lead's oversight.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Documentation & Project Coordination

• Create, maintain, and update comprehensive project documentation including functional specifications, operational guides, test scripts, and data dictionaries

• Ensure document version control, consistency, and proper archival management while coordinating inputs from multiple stakeholders

• Track project progress, issues and changes, and provide clear status reporting to leadership

• Coordinate demand governance activities and provide analysis to support prioritization and resource planning decisions.

Business Requirements & Design Support

• Manage and document requirement gathering sessions by analyzing, collecting, and synthesizing stakeholder inputs and process flows

• Conduct gap analysis initiatives by systematically compiling findings and providing actionable insights to drive solution design

Testing (SIT & UAT)

• Develop and coordinate comprehensive test cases and scenarios covering functional requirements, integration points, and business processes with appropriate risk-based prioritization

• Execute test protocols, document results, identify defects, and coordinate resolution activities with technical teams

• Guide UAT participants through testing processes, clarifying procedures and expected outcomes to ensure successful user acceptance

Deployment & Change Support

• Create training materials and user guides to support system rollouts and process changes

• Own and execute change management communication strategies and lead user feedback sessions to drive continuous improvement initiatives

User & Operational Support

• Deliver first-line functional support during hypercare periods, documenting user issues and providing timely resolutions

• Manage and implement knowledge transfer to operational teams, ensuring sustainable long-term support capabilities

REQUIREMENTS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• 3–5 years’ experience in Finance, Controlling, FP&A, Data/Analytics, or system support roles.

• Exposure to system implementation and/or enhancement projects is beneficial.

• Experience in preparing structured documentation, training materials, system and/or operation specifications preferred.

• Some experience with testing or UAT activities is advantageous.

• Basic understanding of planning tools (TM1, Anaplan, BPC, etc.) is a plus.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Focus and Approach: Demonstrates strong attention to detail in documentation efforts and training material preparation, continuously developing best practices for knowledge transfer.

• Project Management: Solid understanding of testing and project methodologies (Agile/Waterfall).

• Coordination and Analyst mindset: Demonstrated ability to coordinate activities and manage workstreams and analyze data or test outcomes.

• Communication: Communicates clearly and concisely with team members and stakeholders, with a willingness to adapt communication style as needed, both verbal and written.

• Collaboration and Teamwork: Works well within a team environment, actively contributes to shared goals, and supports colleagues in achieving common objectives.

• Time Management: Manages assigned tasks and deadlines effectively, prioritize work and balance multiple responsibilities.

• Proactivity: Takes initiative to identify and flag potential issues early, demonstrating eagerness to contribute beyond assigned tasks.

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