BlackLine SmartClose Expert Freelance

Sidekick Network GmbH & Co. KG

Job Location:

Bonn - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

57 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)

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 environ...

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

57 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)