Senior Corporate Reporting Accountant

Position Summary:
As a Senior Corporate Reporting Accountant you will play a pivotal role in utilizing financial data from our SAP/BPC reporting systems to inform strategic decision-making and optimize business performance. Your responsibilities will encompass extracting, analyzing, and presenting SAP/BPC data to provide actionable insights to stakeholders across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with SAP/BPC systems, strong analytical skills, and a deep understanding of accounting principles to ensure accurate financial reporting.
This role will report to the Global Corporate Controller.
Key Responsibilities:
Data Extraction:
Utilize SAP/BPC reporting tools proficiently to extract relevant financial data sets, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and consistency.
Financial Analysis:
Apply advanced analytical techniques to interpret SAP/BPC financial data, conduct variance analysis, and identify trends to support informed decision-making.
Financial Reporting:
Develop and maintain comprehensive financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and variance reports, using SAP/BPC data.
Budgeting and Forecasting:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes leveraging insights from SAP/BPC.
Cost Analysis:
Conduct cost analysis and profitability assessments especially for selling &
general administrative expenses to optimize resource allocation and improve operational efficiency, utilizing data from SAP/BPC.
Financial Controls:
Ensure adherence to financial controls and regulatory compliance requirements by validating SAP/BPC data and reporting outputs.
Process Optimization:
Identify opportunities to streamline financial reporting processes within SAP/BPC, enhance data accuracy, and improve efficiency.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Work closely with finance teams and business leaders to understand reporting requirements, provide financial insights, and facilitate data-driven decision-making.
Training and Support:
Provide training and support to end-users on SAP/BPC reporting tools and financial analysis techniques, promoting self-service analytics and enhancing financial literacy across the organization.
Quality Assurance:
Conduct regular audits and validations of SAP/BPC financial data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with accounting standards.
Ad Hoc Analysis:
Perform ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as requested by management to address specific business challenges or opportunities.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field;
advanced degree or professional certification (e.G., CPA, CMA) preferred.
3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, reporting, or accounting roles, with a focus on utilizing SAP/BPC or similar financial consolidation and planning systems.
Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards (GAAP/IFRS), and financial analysis methodologies.
Proficiency in SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or comparable enterprise performance management (EPM) software.
Advanced Excel skills and experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Cliq.
Excellent data extraction, analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with a keen attention to detail.
Effective communication and presentation abilities, with the capacity to convey complex financial information to diverse audiences.
Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.