S/4HANA BlackLine GFS Technology Analyst

• Assessment new scenarios/changes to S/4 BlackLine requested by the Axial project

• Align on changes with Project and IT teams

• Supervise the team of GFS Technology analysts assigned for supporting S/4 BL system remediation and change implementation

• Ensure system analysts are properly trained by teams to be capable of delivering system support and implement change to the new environment built for S4HANA

• Once the deployment plan and change requests are communicated, you will be responsible for executing tasks to deliver it. This will include defining further review of S/4 BL design to provide feedback to the project management team

• Assessment of impact of the current design and validations on the rec and journal process of the entity in scope.

• Documentation maintenance Design Decisions, Global Settings Workbook, BlackLine Data Collection Workbook. Request update to update Technical Design Document and Functional Design Document when required.

• Responsible for SIT, UAT and Cutover tasks assigned to GFS Technology

• Coordinate with the BL vendor to ensure completion of the incremental build components.

• Identify and embed best practice ways of working across the teams delivering BlackLine for Axial

• Design training for GFS Technology (R2R) team members to mitigate the resource and skillset risk

• Support System Delivery Associate Director in system ownership for new BL solution

• Through the system analysts provide a clear escalation route for system issues impacting GFS systems

• Provide support for and implement as needed changes/improvements to GFS systems including actions required to resolve issues

• Partnering with IT, vendors and others as accountable for system issues and their resolution, continuity of services and maintenance.

• Business Continuity - support the recovery plans in the event of an incident (system outage or other)

• Compliance - own specific system risks as needed including tracking actions/mitigations. Where required ensure formal controls over risks (SOx, FCF, other) are operating effectively

• Deep knowledge of finance systems and applications, specifically SAP (S/4) and Blackline

• Capability to build strong working relationships with key stakeholders

• Able to lead, motivate and develop teams through periods of transformation

• Skilled in change impact assessment on a global function across technology and process

• Thorough knowledge practical understanding of Record To Report process

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects/tasks effectively

• Experience in triage and root cause analysis for system incidents

• Energetic and self-motivated finance professional

• Experience of working in a big project in a demanding and complex environment

• Experience of working in a SOx compliant environment

• System support background

• Track record of delivering large transformation S/4 projects in a large corporate environment either from within a large company’s Finance/Technology team or implementation consultant role

• Able to manage complex/multiple dependencies and large areas of uncertainty and still make meaningful strides forward or make appropriate assumptions.

• Experience in working with external partners such as system integrators to define scope and needs in line with the deployment approach.

• Programming skills (VBA, Python, Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate, SQL, etc.)

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualification.

• The best team to support you,
• Multisport card,
• Pension plan,
• Life insurance,
• after-work events,
• private medical care
• lunch card,
• bright and spacious environment,
• sustainable office working environment.

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