Blackline Smart Close Deployment Lead

Job Description

The role will be a part of the Close and Control (C&C) Global Process Owner (GPO) team with a focus on deployment of Smart Close solutions in C&C space across all Business Units in GSK.

You will be accountable to drive the design, deployment and adoption of Smart Close solution to orchestrate and automate Period End Close (PEC) activities. You will ensure the consistency of Smart Close template across business unities to maintain 60/20/20/20 model (Global/Regional/Local activities). You will assess and articulate business requirements, analyze design options, seek and assess simplification opportunities where business case exists. You will drive the business towards common, standardized global and automated processes.

The role will be part of C&C GPO, cooperating closely with the Finance HUB’s C&C team, C&C GPO, GP&T, FRMC and other business and support functions.

Role Description

• Develop & run Blackline Smart Close Template Governance & integrity maintenance. Drive adoption of 60/20/20 model to ensure effective template design
• Partner with GSK Ops Transformation Lead & C&C Hub Leads to identify automation opportunities on local and global level. Capture, review, prioritize and ensure delivery of automation agenda
• Partner with C&C GPO PEC Process Owner to ensure robust PEC process design and adoption across organization
• Develop and present (or support the presentation of) proposed Blackline’s solution template change to the relevant governance bodies for review and approval
• Ensure that global Blackline’s solution template documentation (i.e. GSOPs and BPSDs) is accurate and up-to-date
• Own Smart Close health measures (performance, integrity, controls, effort savings vs manual way of working)
• Build external network, including supplier & other Blackline’s customers, to monitor market trends, leverage best practices and benchmark solutions
• Spread the knowledge and best practices across the HUBs and Blackline users
  
  

Qualification & Skills

• Master’s degree in finance/finance Analysis/IT or a related field, with experience in Smart Close deployment and R2R/Controlling processes as an asset.
• Fluent English (minimum C1).
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel), SAP ECC, S/4Hana, FC, and tools for process checks, report creation, and data extraction.
• Strong problem-solving skills, continuous improvement mindset, and experience in root cause analysis within SOX/audit environments.
• Project framework certification (PMI, Prince, Agile) and familiarity with audit and compliance standards as an advantage.
• Solid understanding of systems and process optimization, with a focus on data-driven decision-making and stakeholder collaboration
  
  

Why GSK?

• We are a high-performing, talented team who support our businesses in making the right decisions and driving GSK Finance towards best-in-class
• A career with purpose - whatever you’re doing, you’ll share in our mission to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better, and live longer.
• Partial or full reimbursement of CIMA and ACCA qualifications costs
• ACCA Approved Employer at Platinum Level
• CIMA Premier Partner Reward
• Contributing to the creation of a development strategy for the set financial department
• Leading critical projects regarding the set financial area
• Competitive salary, annual bonus plan
• Healthcare benefits (medical care, life insurance, pension scheme, sports card, recreation allowance, social fund, preventive healthcare services)
• A career at one of the leading global pharma companies
• Supportive & friendly working environment
• Corporate culture based on our values: patient focus, integrity, respect, and transparency
  
  

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