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Finance\Functional Expert for E2E process - SII Belgium

Brussels BE
2022-06-20
2024-03-28

Description: Functional Expert for E2E process (Record-to-Report)

Context:
Our client has started its Finance transformation journey and will be kicking-off a project with the objective of building future-proof, back-to-standard processes, clean data flows and performant Finance systems whilst increasing the efficiency. The scope includes the Core ERP (including finance/controlling, sales and distribution and material management), consolidation and Financial Planning & Analysis.
A Greenfield approach is to be taken with the objective of going back to standard as much as possible. Before maturation starts during the second half of 2022, pre-requisite work will take place to lay out the groundwork and clarify important topics such as the business requirements, the target architecture, the key reporting dimensions, etc. To support us in these activities, we are looking for functional experts with prior experience in ambitious transformation projects. Depending on the fit to the project/role, the mission could be extended past the pre-requisite phase.

Responsibilities:

As Squad Lead focusing on Record-to-Report, you will lead the design of the TO BE process while safeguarding the “going back to standards” principle to streamline processes.
Your responsibilities will involve:
• Supporting the business process owners in building the best fit design to satisfy the objectives and strategy of the organization
• Bringing expertise and best practices on processes, organizations, and data from previous experiences
• Partnering with key stakeholders (Subject Matter Experts from business, IT, Affiliates’ side, integrator, etc.) to continuously challenge and improve the designs
• Actively collaborating with the other squad leads to ensure a unique approach is followed throughout the project
• Facilitating design and requirement gathering workshops
• Preparing functional design documents to be validated in dedicated governance structure
• Managing and prioritizing backlog
• Contributing to the RFP release by documenting key business requirements and design principles
• Documenting pre-requisite deliverables to be used by IT in the design phase
 

Vereisten

Profile:
Must have:
• Experience in ERP implementation as a Process owner or Functional Consultant
• Business requirements documentation and TO BE Processes design
• Functional expertise with ERP solutions, e.g. SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics, etc. (experience with Cloud ERP implementation is a plus)
• Knowledge of best practices/standard processes in Finance (e.g. closing cycle, chart of account rationalization, etc.)
• Project management for the dedicated Squad (define Sprints, organize workshops, steer design activities with business owners and Subject Matters experts)
• Language: EN
• Change management skills
• Exceptional interpersonal, collaboration, and written and oral communication skills
• Good problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Nice to have:
• Minimum 10 years of relevant functional experience
• Agile way of working ambassador and practitioner
• Keeping informed of the latest technological developments (e.g. ERP upgrades and offerings) and regulatory developments (e.g. sustainability, accounting standards, etc.)
• Sector: experience in Telco is welcomed
• Languages: NL and/or French