MAC Expert

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Syensqo operates a Global Business Services (GBS) Finance organization delivering standardized Finance services and continuous improvement across regions. The MAC Expert strengthens the Management Accounting capability by combining strong controlling/MAC operational know-how with hands-on process automation to increase efficiency reliability and scalability of MAC processes.

Role purpose:
The MAC Expert is a key member of the Management Accounting team who:
ensures high-quality execution of MAC activities (close analysis reporting) as a Finance team member and
drives practical automation by deeply understanding MAC needs and leveraging tools such as SAP (including table-level/data logic understanding) Power Query VBA and SAP scripting.

This role delivers solutions from within the Finance/MAC team with strong functional understanding.

Key responsibilities:
1) Management Accounting delivery & business partnership (finance core)
Support monthly close activities and ensure quality accuracy and timeliness of MAC deliverables.
Contribute to activities such as P&L-related reporting inventory accounts reconciliation and fixed asset-related MAC topics as applicable in scope.
Ensure activities comply with IFRS statutory requirements and internal control requirements.
Provide costing support (e.g. cost analysis allocations/absorption checks and variance explanations impacting inventory valuation and COGS).
Partner with Controllers / Finance stakeholders to resolve issues explain variances and improve outcomes.
Support internal/external audits by providing analysis documentation and evidence.

2) Process excellence automation & continuous improvement (primary focus)
Identify design and implement automation opportunities to improve efficiency reliability and data quality across MAC processes (closing reconciliations reporting).
Perform hands-on troubleshooting and debugging of process/data issues including deep dives into SAP logic and underlying data/tables to locate root causes and automation opportunities.
Develop and maintain automation solutions using tools such as:
o Power Query
o VBA
o SAP scripting
Document automated routines controls and work instructions to ensure continuity auditability and maintainability.
Monitor performance propose standardization and drive sustainable fixes with stakeholders.

3) Knowledge sharing & team enablement
Coach/enable analysts and peers on new automated routines templates and best practices.
Support onboarding/training and promote standardization across the MAC community.

Scope / Interfaces:
Interfaces with: MAC team Controllers Accounting/Reporting stakeholders Master Data and other Finance teams; coordinates with IT when needed while keeping ownership of Finance process improvements within MAC.
Required qualifications & experience
Degree in Finance Accounting Economics Engineering or similar.
Strong experience in Management Accounting / Controlling and month-end close environment.
Hands-on experience with SAP in a controlling/accounting context (e.g. CO and related areas; Fixed Assets exposure is a plus).

Technical skills:
Advanced SAP know-how including ability to investigate issues using behind-the-scenes understanding (data structures/tables dependencies root cause).
Proven track record automating Finance processes using:
o Power Query / Power BI
o VBA
o SAP scripting
Strong analytical/problem-solving skills: ability to break down ambiguous problems test hypotheses and implement robust solutions.

Behavioral competencies:
Process ownership mindset; improves before automating and automates with controls in mind.
Strong collaboration and stakeholder management.
Clear communication and documentation discipline.
Proactive hands-on continuous improvement orientation.

Languages:
English: working proficiency.

You will get:
Competitive salary and benefits package;
16 or more weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave according to local regulations;
Training platform for all employees;
Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological).

Additional information:
Curitiba Brazil Hybrid/Onsite as per site policy.

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live work travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911 we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers with a diverse global team of more than 13000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer cleaner and more sustainable products found in homes food and consumer goods planes cars batteries smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us regardless of background age gender national origin ethnicity religion sexual orientation ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description we still encourage you to apply.

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