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Overview
Perennial Resources International is seeking a Reporting & Analytics Subject Matter Expert (SME) contractor to transform Finance reporting by standardizing, rationalizing, and automating reporting processes. The role is onsite, 3–4 days per week, in White Plains, NY.
Responsibilities
Lead report rationalization and automation: inventory existing reports, eliminate redundancies, establish standardized templates and KPIs, and automate recurring reporting cycles such as close packs and variance analysis.
Collaborate with Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, and other teams to understand reporting requirements and co‑design automated solutions.
Develop and implement self‑service dashboards and automation workflows using SAP S/4HANA, Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud, Anaplan, BlackLine, Workiva, and related tools.
Drive automation of recurring reporting cycles, including close packs, reconciliations, AR/AP reporting, liquidity reporting, and variance analysis.
Serve as a data governance champion: define and manage Critical Data Elements (CDEs), maintain reporting integrity, and ensure compliance with audit and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate across Finance, IT, Compliance, and Data Governance teams to align on data sources, integration, and reporting standards.
Provide training and support to Finance teams to ensure smooth transition and adoption of automated reporting solutions.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field; Master's preferred.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in Finance reporting, analytics, or Finance transformation roles.
Knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and finance operations; insurance and statutory reporting experience helpful.
Demonstrated experience in report rationalization and automation initiatives.
Experience with data governance, CDE management, and audit/compliance readiness.
Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and project management skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Technical Expertise
BI & Planning Tools: Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP S/4HANA, Anaplan, BlackLine, Workiva.
Automation Tools: BlackLine, Workiva, HighRadius, RPA solutions.
Advanced analytics & visualization design.
Success Measures
Reduce reporting volume by 30–40% through rationalization.
Automate 50–75% of recurring reports within 12–18 months.
Achieve 80%+ adoption of standardized dashboards by Finance teams.
Shorten close cycle and enhance decision‑making capabilities for leadership.
Location: White Plains, NY (onsite 3–4 days/week).
Salary: $110,000 – $135,000 (per annum).
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Responsibilities
Lead report rationalization and automation: inventory existing reports, eliminate redundancies, establish standardized templates and KPIs, and automate recurring reporting cycles such as close packs and variance analysis.
Collaborate with Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, and other teams to understand reporting requirements and co‑design automated solutions.
Develop and implement self‑service dashboards and automation workflows using SAP S/4HANA, Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud, Anaplan, BlackLine, Workiva, and related tools.
Drive automation of recurring reporting cycles, including close packs, reconciliations, AR/AP reporting, liquidity reporting, and variance analysis.
Serve as a data governance champion: define and manage Critical Data Elements (CDEs), maintain reporting integrity, and ensure compliance with audit and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate across Finance, IT, Compliance, and Data Governance teams to align on data sources, integration, and reporting standards.
Provide training and support to Finance teams to ensure smooth transition and adoption of automated reporting solutions.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field; Master's preferred.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in Finance reporting, analytics, or Finance transformation roles.
Knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and finance operations; insurance and statutory reporting experience helpful.
Demonstrated experience in report rationalization and automation initiatives.
Experience with data governance, CDE management, and audit/compliance readiness.
Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and project management skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Technical Expertise
BI & Planning Tools: Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP S/4HANA, Anaplan, BlackLine, Workiva.
Automation Tools: BlackLine, Workiva, HighRadius, RPA solutions.
Advanced analytics & visualization design.
Success Measures
Reduce reporting volume by 30–40% through rationalization.
Automate 50–75% of recurring reports within 12–18 months.
Achieve 80%+ adoption of standardized dashboards by Finance teams.
Shorten close cycle and enhance decision‑making capabilities for leadership.
Location: White Plains, NY (onsite 3–4 days/week).
Salary: $110,000 – $135,000 (per annum).
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