Blackline Analyst

As an experienced professional in BlackLine software, your main responsibilities will involve implementing and configuring BlackLine to optimize finance processes, particularly in areas like Intercompany, GL account reconciliation, and cross-application consolidation. You will collaborate with stakeholders to gather business requirements and translate them into technical specifications for BlackLine deployment. Your expertise will ensure that BlackLine is configured according to industry best practices and business needs. Furthermore, you will oversee the integration of BlackLine with other enterprise systems, provide ongoing support to end-users, and maintain system performance to ensure alignment with business objectives. Customization and automation of BlackLine workflows, automations, and reporting tools will be crucial to enhance financial close processes and meet specific business requirements effectively. In addition to technical tasks, you will be responsible for training end-users and stakeholders on BlackLine system functionalities, best practices, and troubleshooting techniques. Your role will also involve creating and maintaining technical documentation, user guides, and FAQs for internal teams to ensure smooth operations. Monitoring BlackLine's performance, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing improvements will be essential to ensure optimal system functionality. You will troubleshoot technical issues related to BlackLine and provide timely solutions to maintain operational efficiency. Collaborating with project teams, business users, and IT professionals will also be part of your responsibilities to ensure seamless implementation and upgrades, providing valuable feedback and recommendations for system optimization. Ideally, you should hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience working with BlackLine software, including at least 1 end-to-end implementation project. Proficiency in system integration techniques, experience with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle, and basic knowledge of programming/scripting languages will be advantageous. Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills are essential for this role. Preferred skills include experience with financial reporting and close processes, familiarity with other finance automation tools, understanding of accounting processes and best practices, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position is based in Bangalore and offers a hybrid work model. Please note that successful applicants may undergo pre-employment screening checks as permitted by applicable law, which may include verifying employment history, education, and other relevant information to assess qualifications and suitability for the role.,