Strategic Management Services

Sidekick Network GmbH & Co. KG

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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
<ul>
<li>Start: TBD</li>
<li>Duration: Approx. 9 months</li>
<li>Location: Switzerland (remote)</li>
<li>Language: English (fluent)</li>
<li>Contract Type: Freelance</li>
<li>Eligibility: Only candidates based within the EU can be considered</li>
</ul>
<h2>Tasks</h2>
<ul>
<li>Act as a BlackLine SmartClose expert with a strong focus on hands-on configuration and table design</li>
<li>Design, build, and maintain SmartClose templates, tables, and workflows, including dependencies, logic, and automation rules</li>
<li>Translate financial close requirements into functional SmartClose configurations</li>
<li>Optimize and standardize global month-end closing processes using BlackLine SmartClose</li>
<li>Drive automation to improve efficiency, transparency, and reduce manual effort</li>
<li>Collaborate with Finance and IT to ensure integration (e.g., SAP ↔ BlackLine)</li>
<li>Ensure proper process governance, documentation (SOPs), and KPI definition</li>
<li>Support change management, user enablement, and training</li>
<li>Act as SME in ERP and integration-related initiatives ers and team members on best practices in SmartClose design and usage</li>
</ul>
<h2>Requirements</h2>
<ul>
<li>5–7 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or Business Process Management</li>
<li>Strong expertise in month-end close processes and financial operations</li>
<li>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</li>
<li>Experience integrating BlackLine with ERP systems (preferably SAP FI/CO)</li>
<li>Solid understanding of financial compliance frameworks (e.g., IFRS, ICFR)</li>
<li>Strong technical affinity to translate business requirements into system solutions</li>
<li>Experience in process optimization methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, BPM)</li>
<li>Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies</li>
<li>Excellent stakeholder management skills in global, matrix organizations</li>
<li>Strong communication and collaboration skills across business and IT teams</li>
<li>Fluent English (spoken and written)</li>
</ul>

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