The Role NTT DATA EMEA are hiring a Finance Director to work closely with Finance and controlling teams of the subsidiaries within NTT DATA EMEA group. The Opportunity Support the group management and financial reporting process within the EMEA Group and ultimate reporting to the parent company in Japan. IFRS technical accounting support to the F&A teams within region and wider EMEA Group. Work with the Group consolidation team to ensure compliance with documented process. Setting up and enhancing the systems for financial, management and statutory reporting within the subsidiaries and EMEA group. Define requirements and drive IT Initiatives and technical integrations between the reporting tools with the ERP and ancillary tools Deep technical understanding of Salesforce tool and best practice integration with SAP reporting tools for business use and financial dashboards, backlog and forecasting. Define a complete architecture and framework for enhancing the BPC application to report Cash flow, Risk metrics and project analysis Drive continuous improvement of business processes within the F&A understanding the cultural and business diversity across the function Deep Technical knowledge to develop solutions for the Non SAP companies to integrate their data and upload into reporting tools Reporting, analysis and responding to the queries from management and HQ Working and collaborating with HQ finance on the strategic direction of the function and implementing new guidelines for reporting and analysis Preparation of monthly close calendar covering all the group functions and monitoring the EMEA group close process EMEA Group Balance sheet analysis and the reconciliation between financial, management and statutory reports Close contact with nearshore and offshore teams, optimizing the processes Develop the data base of all the internal and external reports in the reporting tool Documentation of all the group processes and updating them on timely basis Support the budgeting and forecasting process for the EMEA Group. Ad hoc projects including Group policy writing, process design and systems improvements The Person Qualified accounting and group reporting background including multi-currency consolidations. Experienced user of Excel based reporting tools (e.g. SAP BPC, Hyperion etc.) Working experience in Salesforce, DIVA systems and Tableau reporting tools Experience with the SAP BPC and CF Reporting tool including advance report writing and developing the advance data packages. Domain expertise in F&A Modules of SAP Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheet and cash flow forecasting methodologies. Experience in systems improvement projects. Strong Excel skills including financial modelling experience. Strong analytical written and oral skill. Ability to communicate at executive level. Used to working under pressure in a fast-paced, developing and dynamic environment. Experience of working in a multinational, multi-cultural environment. Experience with the SAP ERP system. Strong project management skills Advanced degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field Several years of experience in finance working in group closing and reporting Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal Thorough understanding of business principles and practices IT Literate High level of organisational & problem-solving skills Based in London with travel to subsidiaries in Europe 37.5 hours per week Job live date 15th April 2019 Closing date 15th May 2019 This job was originally posted as www.cwjobs.co.uk/job/86108097