Solutions Engineer 5 - Finance Engineering (Planning)

Netflix

45d • $200,000 - $400,000

About The Position

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.
Our Finance Engineering team is seeking an experienced, innovative, and collaborative Solutions Engineer to drive enhancements and build new models within our financial planning applications, with a strong focus on IBM TM1. In this role, you’ll primarily partner with our Ads FP&A team to design and support the next generation of Ads planning and forecasting at Netflix, working within our unique culture of freedom and responsibility.

Requirements

• TM1 Expertise: 2-8+ years of hands-on TM1 model development, including Turbo Integrator scripting and optimization.
• Ads/Media Experience: Background in Ads, Media, Digital Advertising, or related industries, with insight into their planning and analytics needs.
• Mentorship: Experience coaching or mentoring junior developers.
• Model Management: Proven ability to manage and optimize models spanning multiple business areas.
• Financial Acumen: Solid understanding of FP&A, Accounting, Workforce Planning, and analytics.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel and Google Sheets; experience with large datasets and data quality best practices.
• Communication: Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences and build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Problem-Solving: Curious, analytical, and passionate about continuous learning.
• Project Delivery: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, CIS, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• TM1 Developer, Anaplan Model Builder, or similar certifications.
• Experience with SQL, Python, VBA, or other scripting languages.
• Familiarity with ERP/Finance systems (Workday, SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, NetSuite).
• Experience with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker).

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and maintain robust TM1 models across multiple business domains (Ads, FP&A, HR, Accounting), ensuring data integrity and consistency.
• Design scalable solutions and optimize Turbo Integrator (TI) processes for data loading, transformation, and automation.
• Own TM1 data management: define data structures, oversee data quality, and communicate integration requirements to data engineering partners.
• Build and support reporting structures and dashboards within TM1, enabling accurate and timely executive and self-service analytics.
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Serve as the primary architect and subject matter expert for Ads planning and forecasting within TM1.
• Partner closely with the Ads business team and other stakeholders (FP&A, Finance, HR, Accounting, Employee Services, Talent) to deliver actionable, scalable solutions.
• Mentor junior TM1 developers through technical guidance, code reviews, onboarding, and ongoing coaching.
• Promote development standards, collaboration, and a culture of continuous learning within the team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees