Clarins – Business Solution Expert – Finance (Controlling)

THE ROLE:

As a key team member of the REBOOT program, the Business Solution Expert participates to the configuration of the Finance solution. The Business Solution Expert brings and gains detailed knowledge of the business processes and their translation in the information system from a user standpoint.

He or she works under the supervision of the Business Process Owner and organizes all phases of the deployment project (high level assessment, gap analysis, solution localization, integration & reporting specification and data migration, testing, training, cut-over preparation).

The Finance solution is a Core Model of standard and vital functionalities, built in mainly Infor M3 and Workday, in accordance with Clarins’ requirements in all entities. Therefore, the Business Solution Expert works with one consolidated vision. Based on the outcomes of the high-level assessment and the fit-gap activity, the Business Solution Expert configures the Core Model closely with the Business Process Owner. Local specifics will be identified, and solution provided, to comply with local regulations and laws.

He/she ensures the solution delivered is robust and tested thoroughly.

WHAT YOU'LL DO: 

1. Contributes to the detailed implementation of the solution

• Together with the BPO, IT partners, the Key users, contributes to the roll-out of the Core Model solution and to the transition period
• Roll-out the Core model while minimizing the specific features for each Market / subsidiary
• For the local specificities related to legal and regulatory, contribute to formalize the detailed design and targeted business rules
• Working closely with IT Business Partners (internally or externally), precise/confirm rules in functional architecture definition
• Reports to BPO on project progression, identified risks and required arbitrations
• Attends to project governance (weekly review, sprint review, …)

2. Actively participates to the configuration of the solution

• Contribute to configuring the solution
• Contribute to building reports / BI if specific requirements
• Prepare test cases, dataset for testing, and their documentation
• Execute test cases
• Analyse and escalate identified issues
• Formalize testing results on project tools

3. Participates to the deployment of the solution

• Identify and formalize the gaps between Core Model and subsidiaries environment, to prepare for the deployment.
• Control and validate data models for data migration, and migrated data
• Control and validate data integration
• Analyse and correct integration issue
• Participate to the change action: new procedures, training materials, knowledge transfer…
• Post go-live support

4. Controlling and Reporting (M3, Workday, Payroll)

• Foundation Data Model (FDM) mapping across systems that align to the Group’s Chart of Accounts (COA): Spend/ Revenue categories with P&L lines and Operational Report lines/ Payroll integration (cost centres, product segmentation, customer segmentation)
• Guide the countries in the definition of their allocation rules while respecting the Group management rules
• Provide the countries with a set of recommended files for reporting purposes, inclusive of performance reports, analytics, and dashboards
• Guide local teams to identify all files used by controlling team based on current CoA and analytical dimensions, that need to be adjusted in accordance with the Reboot Model: closing files, budget preparation files, daily accounting works, Excel macro, etc.
• Check alignment of analytical data between all systems (Hyperion, M3, WD, Payroll, …)
• Define clear job role mapping to the Reboot Core model and identify mitigating actions where relevant

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor-degree holder or equivalent in Accountancy, Business, or related discipline 
• Minimum 8 years of relevant working experience, preferable in established global MNC with retail or supply chain exposure
• Handled a full set of accounts or had prior audit experience. Has a strong understanding of the Accounting Standards
• Strong concept of the chart of accounts, cost centres, and the mapping to Hyperion
• FP&A experience with a strong analytic mind and ability to present the business dynamics in a simplified manner
• Acute capability to handle large database and multidimensional database systems (BI/Cube)
• Strong concept of internal controls, policies, and processes
• Excellent system knowledge including MS Excel, SAP, Workday, Infor M3, and/or Hyperion
• Strong process and project management capabilities will be a plus
• Experience in ERP deployment: Past involvement or exposure to developing/implementing new processes and new systems
• Experience in working with multiple integration ERP will be a plus
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Strong communicator