Business Planning & Consolidation Consultant

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Financial Consolidation specialist to join our growing team. This role will be instrumental in delivering high-quality financial consolidation services to our clients, leveraging your expertise in statutory consolidation and your consulting background. You will play a key role in [mention specific team or project area, e.g., streamlining consolidation processes, implementing new consolidation systems, providing technical accounting guidance.

Role Description

• Lead and execute financial consolidation engagements for clients across various industries
• Perform full-cycle statutory consolidation, including data collection, validation, reconciliation, and reporting
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and potential risks
• Develop and implement best practices for financial consolidation processes
• Collaborate with client teams to understand their specific needs and tailor solutions accordingly
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support related to consolidation.
• Manage project timelines and budgets effectively
• Contribute to business development activities, such as proposal writing and client presentations
• Mentor and train junior team members
• Participate in the implementation and configuration of financial consolidation system

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7 – 8 years of experience in financial consolidation, preferably within a consulting environment
• Understanding of financial accounting according to IFRS and U.S. GAAP
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP, IFRS) and statutory consolidation requirements
• Proven ability to manage complex consolidation projects and meet deadlines
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact with clients at all levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with SAP FICO (Financial Accounting and Controlling)
• Experience with Fluence or other financial consolidation software
• CPA, ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent certification
• Experience in Consulting environment