We are supporting a global finance transformation initiative and are looking for an experienced BlackLine SmartClose Expert with strong hands-on expertise in SmartClose configuration and table design. The role focuses on optimizing and automating complex month-end close processes in a global environment.
Framework Conditions
- Start: TBD
- Duration: Approx. 9 months
- Location: Switzerland (remote)
- Language: English (fluent)
- Contract Type: Freelance
- Eligibility: Only candidates based within the EU can be considered
Tasks
- Act as a BlackLine SmartClose expert with a strong focus on hands-on configuration and table design
- Design, build, and maintain SmartClose templates, tables, and workflows, including dependencies, logic, and automation rules
- Translate financial close requirements into functional SmartClose configurations
- Optimize and standardize global month-end closing processes using BlackLine SmartClose
- Drive automation to improve efficiency, transparency, and reduce manual effort
- Collaborate with Finance and IT to ensure integration (e.g., SAP ↔ BlackLine)
- Ensure proper process governance, documentation (SOPs), and KPI definition
- Support change management, user enablement, and training
- Act as SME in ERP and integration-related initiatives ers and team members on best practices in SmartClose design and usage
Requirements
- 5–7 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or Business Process Management
- Strong expertise in month-end close processes and financial operations
- Proven hands-on experience with BlackLine SmartClose, especially:
- Creating and configuring SmartClose tables and templates
- Designing task dependencies, workflows, and automation logic
- Implementing and optimizing end-to-end close cycles - Experience integrating BlackLine with ERP systems (preferably SAP FI/CO)
- Solid understanding of financial compliance frameworks (e.g., IFRS, ICFR)
- Strong technical affinity to translate business requirements into system solutions
- Experience in process optimization methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, BPM)
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Excellent stakeholder management skills in global, matrix organizations
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across business and IT teams
- Fluent English (spoken and written)
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