Finance Application Lead

Roles and Responsibilities

1. System Administration & Maintenance

• Support system administration and maintenance to ensure:

• System performance, stability, and reliability.

• Consistency of the data model across all business units and Finance processes.

• Effective management of system dimensions, hierarchies, and metadata structures.

2. System Usability & Data Quality

• Ensure ongoing system usability by:

• Running centralized data loads.

• Onboarding new users and managing role changes.

• Monitoring data quality and workflow execution.

• Coordinating troubleshooting activities, including resolution of data quality issues.

3. Reporting & Business Requirements

• Ensure the application remains aligned with reporting processes and business requirements by:

• Collaborating with regional Finance stakeholders to understand financial reporting and analysis needs.

• Acting as a bridge between end users and the OneStream operational team for change requests.

• Translating business requirements into system changes and enhancements.

• Coordinating requests for new cube views, reports, and dashboards.

• Creating cube views, reports, and dashboards following central approval.

• Managing mapping clarifications and required adjustments.

4. Continuous Improvement & Enhancement

• Drive continuous improvement and optimization of the OneStream platform by:

• Identifying opportunities for ongoing platform optimization.

• Supporting enhancements to existing developments.

• Assisting with the implementation of new modules, such as Planning and Management Reporting.

• Identifying opportunities for process efficiency and automation.

5. Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Manage regional stakeholders and collaborate with external vendors by:

• Acting as the central regional contact for OneStream-related topics, particularly for SSCs in India and China.

• Coordinating change requests with external partners and implementation consultants.

• Supporting training and knowledge-sharing initiatives across the regional and global user community.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Informatics, or a related field.
• Minimum 57 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience with CPM/EPM systems, preferably OneStream, Hyperion, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of financial consolidation and reporting processes.
• Hands-on project management experience is an advantage.
• Experience working in a global MNC environment.

Technical Skills

• Good understanding of core Finance processes and consolidation logic.
• Strong affinity for digital tools, process improvement, and automation.
• Experience with workflow management and reporting tools/dashboards is preferred.
• Understanding of financial data models and data integration concepts is an advantage.
• Fluent in English.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of ownership and reliability.
• Ability to translate business requirements into effective system solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management skills across different Finance levels.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a regional/global and dynamic transformation environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, both regionally and internationally.