Senior BlackLine Consultant (Technical/Functional)

We are supporting a major client in Switzerland with a large-scale global SAP transformation program. As part of this initiative, BlackLine SmartClose is being rolled out to automate and standardize month-end closing processes across the group.

• Start: tbd.
• Duration: Approx. 9 months
• Location: Switzerland, remote
• Language: English (fluent)
• Contract Type: Freelance
• Please note that only candidates based within the EU can be considered

Tasks

• Act as a BlackLine SmartClose expert to support automation and optimization of global month-end closing processes.
• Design and implement state-of-the-art financial close workflows, ensuring lean, standardized, and harmonized processes.
• Drive the implementation of the global E2E Business Process Management (BPM) strategy, working closely with GBPMs, GBPOs, and technical stakeholders.
• Own the design and governance of your process area, ensuring global alignment with corporate guardrails and continuous improvement.
• Manage change requests, ensure robust execution and documentation of processes (e.g., SOPs, guidelines), and define process KPIs.
• Act as a subject matter expert in cross-functional initiatives such as ERP deployments, integration projects, or post-merger integrations.
• Contribute in agile roles (e.g., Product Owner, Scrum Master), and help foster agile ways of working across teams.
• Bridge business and IT perspectives by translating functional requirements into technical solutions (SAP/BlackLine).
• Mentor and coach other BPM colleagues, and support global stakeholder alignment and change enablement.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or Business Process Management
• Strong understanding of month-end closing processes and finance operations
• Proven hands-on experience with BlackLine SmartClose (design, configuration, deployment)
• Knowledge of SAP FI/CO and experience in process integration between SAP and BlackLine
• Familiarity with IFRS, ICFR, and financial compliance frameworks
• Strong IT knowledge to discuss and assess feasibility of the technical solution
• Strong methodological background (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, BPM, Agile/Scrum)
• Excellent stakeholder and change management skills in a global, matrixed environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; confident working in cross-cultural teams
• Fluent English (spoken and written)