Senior EPM Consultant (HFM, FCCS) - Consolidation Azdan Business Analytics

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with clients to understand their consolidation needs and translate them into technical requirements.
• Design and configure EPM Consolidation solutions, considering client-specific consolidation rules, intercompany eliminations, and financial reporting requirements.
• Develop data integration processes to consolidate financial data from multiple sources into the EPM system.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of consolidated financial data.
• Provide guidance on best practices for financial consolidation, close management, intercompany reconciliations, and consolidation reporting.
• Perform data validations, reconciliations, and analysis to ensure the accuracy and completeness of consolidated financial statements. Support the financial close process, including period-end close activities, consolidation runs, and reporting cycles.
• Identify and resolve issues or discrepancies related to consolidation, working closely with stakeholders to ensure timely resolutions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, building strong relationships and understanding their business objectives.
• Conduct regular meetings and workshops to gather requirements, provide progress updates, and deliver training sessions.
• Offer expert guidance on consolidation-related challenges, recommending process improvements and system optimizations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, IT, and other stakeholders, to deliver successful EPM Consolidation projects.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in EPM Consolidation.
• Share knowledge and expertise with colleagues, providing guidance and mentoring to junior consultants.
• Contribute to the development of methodologies, tools, and templates to streamline consolidation project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Strong experience in implementing EPM Consolidation solutions, preferably with NetSuite, Oracle Hyperion, SAP BPC, or similar EPM tools. In-depth knowledge of financial consolidation principles, including intercompany eliminations, currency translations, and financial reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in financial data analysis, data modeling, and data integration techniques.
• Excellent understanding of accounting and financial processes, including the financial close process and financial statement consolidation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact confidently with clients at all levels.
• Project management experience, including the ability to manage timelines, resources, and deliverables.
• Professional certifications in EPM or related fields (such as CPA, CMA, or EPM vendor certifications) are advantageous.