BlackLine SmartClose Expert - Freelance

We are supporting a global finance transformation initiative and are looking for an experienced BlackLine SmartClose Expert with strong hands-on expertise in SmartClose configuration and table design. The role focuses on optimizing and automating complex month-end close processes in a global environment.

Framework Conditions

• Start: TBD
• Duration: Approx. 9 months
• Location: Switzerland (remote)
• Language: English (fluent)
• Contract Type: Freelance
• Eligibility: Only candidates based within the EU can be considered

Tasks

• Act as a BlackLine SmartClose expert with a strong focus on hands-on configuration and table design

• Design, build, and maintain SmartClose templates, tables, and workflows, including dependencies, logic, and automation rules

• Translate financial close requirements into functional SmartClose configurations

• Optimize and standardize global month-end closing processes using BlackLine SmartClose

• Drive automation to improve efficiency, transparency, and reduce manual effort

• Collaborate with Finance and IT to ensure integration (e.g., SAP ↔ BlackLine)

• Ensure proper process governance, documentation (SOPs), and KPI definition

• Support change management, user enablement, and training

• Act as SME in ERP and integration-related initiatives ers and team members on best practices in SmartClose design and usage

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or Business Process Management

• Strong expertise in month-end close processes and financial operations

• Proven hands-on experience with BlackLine SmartClose, especially: - Creating and configuring SmartClose tables and templates - Designing task dependencies, workflows, and automation logic - Implementing and optimizing end-to-end close cycles

• Experience integrating BlackLine with ERP systems (preferably SAP FI/CO)

• Solid understanding of financial compliance frameworks (e.g., IFRS, ICFR)

• Strong technical affinity to translate business requirements into system solutions

• Experience in process optimization methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, BPM)

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies

• Excellent stakeholder management skills in global, matrix organizations

• Strong communication and collaboration skills across business and IT teams

• Fluent English (spoken and written)