FINANCE SYSTEMS SPECIALIST BLACKLINE

Join our team as a Finance Systems Specialist with Blackline
 

Company Overview 

Asahi Europe & International is part of Asahi Group Holdings, a global beer, spirits, soft drinks, and food group with leading positions in European and Asia-Pacific markets, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Japan. As of November 2020, Asahi Europe & International Group runs 19 production facilities in 8 countries across Europe and is the custodian of some of the best beer brands in the world, including Asahi Super Dry, Pilsner Urquell, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Grolsch and Kozel. Within the Asahi Group, the remit of Asahi Europe and International is also to develop and manage all export markets globally, outside of Japan and Oceania. Covering 90 markets and with over 10,000 passionate colleagues on board, the business is well-positioned to inspire people around the world to drink better.   

Asahi Europe and International (asahiinternational.com) 

Functional Overview 

ABS encompasses a broad range of financial activities designed to support businesses in their day-to-day financial operations, long-term planning, and compliance with regulations. These services are crucial for maintaining financial health, making informed decisions, and achieving the overall financial objectives of the organization.  The key outputs of ABS are to provide accounting services including the summarizing and reporting of financial transactions of a business, preparing financial statements, managing accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.  ABS is also responsible for adhering to multi-jurisdiction financial regulations and reporting requirements, including ensuring compliance with these regulations and ensuring accurate and timely reporting to relevant authorities. In addition to this, ABS is to use effectively use financial software and systems to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance data security. 

Purpose of the role

The Finance Systems Specialists act as vital connectors between financial operations and technological solutions within organizations. 

Their central role involves providing critical user support, ensuring the smooth functioning of financial applications, and facilitating effective communication between finance and IT departments. By bridging these essential areas, they contribute significantly to the overall efficiency and operational effectiveness of the organization.  

They provide guidance, support, and mentorship to the other team members, give support in resolving complex questions and act as subject matter expert and as an escalation point for specific issues. 

They will be working with the finance business project managers to be UAT finance testers, to ensure correct testing of all changes has been completed. 

Responsibilities:

• Oversee specific financial applications (Blackline), ensuring system deployments/updates, configuration, integrations, and interfaces function effectively. 
• Collaborate with finance teams, IT, and vendors to enhance systems and ensure alignment with shared services requirements and contribute technical expertise for seamless integration. 
• Provide training, maintain system documentation, and assist users in effective system utilization.
• They troubleshoot issues and escalate complex problems to IT or vendors. Their expertise ensures efficient use of financial systems across the organization. 
• Responsible for data accuracy and integration with other systems, create/update comprehensive documentation, including user guides and process manuals. 
• They drive continuous improvements through collaboration with cross-functional teams. 
• Ensure finance systems comply with regulations and internal controls.
• Act as a subject matter expert and a key user for the specific financial applications and give technical support in resolving complex questions. 

Requirements:

• BA Degree / Equivalent Qualification in finance, accounting, information systems or a related fields. 
• 3+ years of experience in managing systems (BLACKLINE) within a shared services environment.  
• Language: English , other European language is an advantage.
• Experience using financial management software Blackline, participation in the implementation of this systems is an advantage. 
• Possess a strong understanding of database management, data analysis tools, and reporting software.
• Should possess a robust financial background and expertise in financial systems Blackline, Reporting systems, Tax and Treasury, Data Analytics such as PowerBI. 
• Should possess strong analytical skills, enabling them to extract, analyze, and interpret complex financial data and reports effectively. 

What you can expect from us in exchange?

• We will acknowledge your passionate and dedicated work by annual bonus and regular salary review.
• You can look forward to 28 days off every year
• As we are firm believers in a flexible way of working, don‘t expect a time clock in our office.
• Every year you will get a flexible benefits budget to spend based on your preferences.
• We‘d support you in planning your future so we will contribute to your pension plan, too.
• Beside the opportunity to work for some of the TOP brands within FMCG, you will also receive an annual budget to savor the delicious taste of our company products. 

We are committed to nurturing a workplace where we celebrate and respect difference, and support everyone to be true to who they are! At Asahi Europe and International we believe you can SHINE AS YOU ARE - no matter your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We want to support you to be courageous in your individuality and to know that whoever you are and whatever your circumstances, you can belong with us without having to conform.