Job Description

Overview

This role is a great opportunity for individuals interested in both manual financial reporting and the optimization/automation of reporting processes. It is ideal for those who enjoy working with data while also improving the way reporting is done.

As a Reporting and Process Optimization Specialist, your work will be divided between:

• Reporting activities (approx. 50%) - preparing recurring and ad-hoc reports, performing data checks and validations, and ensuring accuracy and timeliness for Finance stakeholders.
• Process improvement & automation (approx. 50%) - analyzing current reporting flows, identifying inefficiencies, and designing or redesigning tools and processes to enhance stability, efficiency, and standardization.

You will support the development of reporting frameworks and internal process controls, and act as a liaison between Finance teams and other internal partners to ensure processes meet business needs. You will also prepare documentation and support training on new or improved reporting processes and tools.

Reporting activities will be coordinated by the Finance Reporting Coordinator, while optimization initiatives will be overseen by the Reporting and Process Excellence Manager.

Your role

Reporting responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of the reporting portfolio, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of all recurring reports based on the reporting calendar, as well as ad-hoc reports requested by stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance automated reporting solutions to support consistency, reduce manual workload, and improve data accuracy and visibility.
• Create and maintain work instructions and documentation for both manual reporting activities and automated processes, ensuring standardization, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Perform data checks, validations, and analyses to ensure the relevance and reliability of all delivered reports.
• Build dashboards and KPIs, and provide analytical insights to support Finance decision-making.
• Offer training and support to end-users on manual reporting procedures and reporting tools.

Process Optimization & Automation responsibilities:

• Analyze current reporting processes and workflows, identify inefficiencies, and propose improvements that enhance operational effectiveness and reporting quality.
• Prioritize initiatives based on process complexity and expected impact, and recommend appropriate technological solutions (Excel Macros, Power Query, Power BI, SharePoint, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Automate Desktop, Copilot Agents).
• Design and document future-state workflows, ensuring alignment with business requirements and Finance standards.
• Lead implementation activities (planning, development, testing, deployment) and provide post-implementation support to ensure adoption and stability.
• Deliver training sessions (demos, workshops, refreshers) on newly implemented tools, processes, and automation features.
• Monitor progress of optimization initiatives, identify risks or blockers, and propose corrective measures.
• Collaborate with the Finance Continuous Improvement community and support the Finance and Process Excellence Manager with ongoing process improvement activities.

About you

• University degree in Finance or related field
• Minimum 3 years experience in Finance and/ or IT
• Expertise in process design and process optimization
• Expertise and demonstrated knowledge in process improvement methodologies such us Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen is a plus
• Expertise and demonstrated knowledge of finance related processes
• Strong knowledge of analysis and reporting tools
• Experience with Oracle ERP / Hyperion / SAP Business Objects or other ERP/ EPM/ BI
• Strong knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Visio) and SharePoint; Office 365 is needed
• Strong knowledge in Power Platforms and Copilot Agent Studio
• Knowledge regarding AgilePoint platforms is a plus
• Proficiency in English (French is a plus) & Romanian

Capabilities and qualifications

• Strong analytical, problem solving and facilitation skills within a culturally diverse multi-location work environment
• Ability to work well independently and within a team, resourceful and rigorous (closely following internal procedures and processes)
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with various stakeholders
• Ability to work agile, with tight deadlines
• An interest in, and understanding of, project management techniques.

Rewards & benefits

• Direct & permanent contract
• Hybrid way of working
• Flexible benefits, at your choice (meal tickets, holiday / cultural vouchers, courses, wellness, etc.)
• Easter & Christmas bonuses
• Performance bonus
• Private clinic medical subscription
• Number of vacation days based on seniority in company, additional personal days leave & free days for statutory holidays overlapping weekend days
• Free French language classes
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) > free Emotional, Practical & Physical Support (Counselling, Mindfulness, New parents return to work, Legal & Financial, Life Coaching, Wellness etc.)
• Internal career opportunities, learning & development programs
• Team activities & events, online & offline Fun @Work
• CSR, Sustainability & Sport activities
• Flexible working schedule organized in 3 shifts : 8:00 - 16:30, 09:00 - 17:30 and 10:30 - 19:00 * based on business needs, Monday to Friday

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.