Brenntag AG

Business Process Expert - Accounting (m/f/d)

Essen
Feste Anstellung
Vollzeit

About Brenntag

Brenntag is the global market leader in chemical and ingredients distribution. The German based international company manages complex supply chains for both chemical manufacturers and consumers by simplifying market access to thousands of products and services. It combines a global network with outstanding local execution. Therefore, Brenntag is the industry’s most effective and preferred channel to the market for partners – really living its philosophy: “ConnectingChemistry”.

Brenntag operates a global network with more than 640 locations in 77 countries. With its global workforce of more than 17,500 employees, the company generated sales of EUR 12.8 billion (USD 13.3 billion) in 2019.

Our team in Essen currently has an opening for a Business Process Expert - Accounting (m/f/d)

Brenntag EMEA has started the strategic Program SHAPE (Standardization, Harmonization and Automation of Processes in EMEA), which will bring a step change for Brenntag. SHAPE will be one of the main drivers of our future performance in Brenntag. The main goals of SHAPE are to enhance our efficiency, drive organic growth, upgrade our IT landscape, and reach digital readiness.

For SHAPE, Brenntag has formed a team of business and IT experts from the various business areas and Brenntag EMEA regions. This team has designed and created a new, modern landscape of harmonized business processes based on the newest SAP S4/HANA.

Your Role & Responsibilities

Develop, define and test new business processes within the Process Group Accounting, including finance master data, accounts payables / receivables, banking management, asset accounting, and closing, in close collaboration with IT team members
Participate in end-to-end process tests and align with other SHAPE Process Group Teams
Create and maintain the relevant process documentation (process variant description, flow charts, test cases, user handbook, etc.)
Support the implementation of the new business processes into Brenntag’s countries in all upcoming project phases, including training material development, cutover planning and execution
Mapping and preparation of Finance Master Data elements
Synchronize the involvement and input from Brenntag stakeholders during the project phases

Your Profile

Certificated accountant or a similar level of education (CINA, Bachelor’s degree, etc.) and a minimum of 5 years work experience
Excellent knowledge and expertise within the respective Process Group of Accounting, i.e. in finance master data, accounts receivables/ payables, banking management, asset accounting and closing processes and a good understanding of the underlying current system processes (e. g. SAP)
Experience with SAP S4/HANA implementation, Vendor Invoice Management, TIS are a plus.
Ability to work collaboratively in international and interdisciplinary teams
Strong awareness for quality, costs and details
Analytical, structured and solution-oriented working style
Fluent in English (verbally and in writing) and good communication skills
Willingness and flexibility to travel (approx. 10-20%) outside of the program location

Our Offer

We offer challenging and wide-ranging tasks in a diverse and safe working environment
START, our personalized training program, guarantees that you will be off to a quick start
A competitive remuneration package, including holiday pay and a Christmas bonus, awaits you
Take advantage of our company-sponsored pension scheme
Arrange your working hours and breaks flexible via your flextime account; Thanks to our company's internal regulation on mobile working, your professional and private life can be combined even better
Benefit from free employee parking, convenient transport connections, and a corporate public transport ticket
Our “House of Elements” offers modern and ergonomic workplaces, an award-winning company restaurant, and a selection of complimentary coffee varieties
Your well-being is very important to us: Take advantage of our preventive health care offers, running groups, and yoga courses, and enjoy 30 relaxing days of holiday per year
Stay fit and do your bit for the environment at the same time: Lease your dream bike conveniently via Brenntag