Job Description
Linde Global Support Services Pvt. Ltd | Business Area: Information Services (IT)
Senior Specialist Central Finance & Group Reporting
Kolkata, West Bengal, India | Workplace Type: On-Site | Job Type: Regular / Permanent / Unlimited / FTE | Reference Code: req28006
It's about Being What's next.
What's in it for you?
The Senior Specialist in this position will be responsible for the support and the development of the EMEA Central Finance and Group Reporting solutions including respective inbound and outbound interfaces.
At Linde, employees can enjoy a range of benefits that make the workplace comfortable and enjoyable. These include loyalty offers, annual leave, an on-site eatery, employee resource groups, and teams that provide support and foster a sense of community. These benefits demonstrate Linde's commitment to creating a positive work experience for its employees.
Making an impact. What will you do?
You will be responsible for Incident & problem resolution within defined SLAs and set priorities in close collaboration with other Corporate IT teams and with business stakeholders in EMEA (support levels 1 to 3)
You will also be doing Regression testing & regression test support during major releases and system upgrades
Support the development of automated tests
Gathering and analysing business requirements, translate these requirements into functional and technical scope and functional specifications
Also, design, build and implement improvements and new functional solutions for Central Finance and Group Reporting based on state-of-the-art SAP standard system functionality and technical standards, complying with Linde IT standards and IT strategy and fully meeting business requirements
Additionally, you will Identify opportunities for process improvements, efficiencies and cost reductions, leveraging S/4Hana and new CFIN and Group Reporting functionalities
Implement and coordinate the implementation of new CFIN and GR functionality and periodical upgrades of CFIN and Group Reporting according to Linde plc project management guidelines
You will also do Knowledge transfer/guidance to and training preparation and delivery for IT and business stakeholders of new IT functionalities and IT solutions
Also, Collaborating and consulting with business and IT teams or stakeholders and manage external service providers to deliver highly dependable, secure, and integrated solutions meeting compliance requirements to the business
Cross-skilling team members to allow growth of team members, distribution of knowledge across team members and a more flexible work allocation.
Also, ensure 100 % compliance with SOX, GDPR and GXP requirements (where applicable) and with Linde policies, standards and procedures.
Lastly you will Support Management (IT or business) in decision making by offering solution ideas and design proposals visualized in PowerPoint or other media
Winning in your role. Do you have what it takes?
You must have a Bachelor's degree in business informatics, Business Administration, or equivalent qualification
Global Certification(s) in Central Finance, Group Reporting, S/4 Hana implementation experience required, ITIL Certification preferred
More than six (6+) years of experience in technical design, implementation and support of international large-scale systems in Central Finance and Group Reporting at a minimum experience in two end-to-end large scale CFIN and GR implementations
You must have experience in working with onshore as well as offshore teams
Also, you have expert knowledge in the support, implementation, upgrade and optimization of Central Finance and Group Reporting and in AIF interface error resolution for Central Finance
Thorough understanding of Central Finance, Group Reporting and Finance & Controlling business processes
Team player, strong intercultural communication and cooperation skills, very good command of English & German (optional) both written and spoken
In depth knowledge of S/4 and Central Finance and Group Reporting standard functionalities with the aim to minimise programming
You are required to have knowledge of incident, change and release management processes and tools
Also, waterfall and agile project management methodologies
Lastly, strong analytical and conceptual thinking
Why you will love working for us!
Linde Plc. is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion and 65,000 employees spread across multiple countries. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.
Linde Global Support Services Pvt. Ltd. (LGSS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Linde, based out of Kolkata, India. It is a Global IT Delivery Center that has been successfully delivering IT Enabled Services to the group companies of Linde, across the world for almost two decades, since 2006. Our goal is to provide and support IT services and solutions that are critical for the operation of the entire group. As part of Linde's core Global IT Team, we cover a wide portfolio of IT services and solutions that ensure the continuous operation of Linde's business across multiple businesses across various geogr
Have we inspired you? Let's talk about it!
We are looking forward to receiving your complete application (motivation letter, CV, certificates) via our online job market.
Any designations used of course apply to persons of all genders. The form of speech used here is for simplicity only.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
Linde Global Support Services Pvt. Ltd acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.
Senior Specialist Central Finance & Group Reporting
Kolkata, West Bengal, India | Workplace Type: On-Site | Job Type: Regular / Permanent / Unlimited / FTE | Reference Code: req28006
It's about Being What's next.
What's in it for you?
The Senior Specialist in this position will be responsible for the support and the development of the EMEA Central Finance and Group Reporting solutions including respective inbound and outbound interfaces.
At Linde, employees can enjoy a range of benefits that make the workplace comfortable and enjoyable. These include loyalty offers, annual leave, an on-site eatery, employee resource groups, and teams that provide support and foster a sense of community. These benefits demonstrate Linde's commitment to creating a positive work experience for its employees.
Making an impact. What will you do?
You will be responsible for Incident & problem resolution within defined SLAs and set priorities in close collaboration with other Corporate IT teams and with business stakeholders in EMEA (support levels 1 to 3)
You will also be doing Regression testing & regression test support during major releases and system upgrades
Support the development of automated tests
Gathering and analysing business requirements, translate these requirements into functional and technical scope and functional specifications
Also, design, build and implement improvements and new functional solutions for Central Finance and Group Reporting based on state-of-the-art SAP standard system functionality and technical standards, complying with Linde IT standards and IT strategy and fully meeting business requirements
Additionally, you will Identify opportunities for process improvements, efficiencies and cost reductions, leveraging S/4Hana and new CFIN and Group Reporting functionalities
Implement and coordinate the implementation of new CFIN and GR functionality and periodical upgrades of CFIN and Group Reporting according to Linde plc project management guidelines
You will also do Knowledge transfer/guidance to and training preparation and delivery for IT and business stakeholders of new IT functionalities and IT solutions
Also, Collaborating and consulting with business and IT teams or stakeholders and manage external service providers to deliver highly dependable, secure, and integrated solutions meeting compliance requirements to the business
Cross-skilling team members to allow growth of team members, distribution of knowledge across team members and a more flexible work allocation.
Also, ensure 100 % compliance with SOX, GDPR and GXP requirements (where applicable) and with Linde policies, standards and procedures.
Lastly you will Support Management (IT or business) in decision making by offering solution ideas and design proposals visualized in PowerPoint or other media
Winning in your role. Do you have what it takes?
You must have a Bachelor's degree in business informatics, Business Administration, or equivalent qualification
Global Certification(s) in Central Finance, Group Reporting, S/4 Hana implementation experience required, ITIL Certification preferred
More than six (6+) years of experience in technical design, implementation and support of international large-scale systems in Central Finance and Group Reporting at a minimum experience in two end-to-end large scale CFIN and GR implementations
You must have experience in working with onshore as well as offshore teams
Also, you have expert knowledge in the support, implementation, upgrade and optimization of Central Finance and Group Reporting and in AIF interface error resolution for Central Finance
Thorough understanding of Central Finance, Group Reporting and Finance & Controlling business processes
Team player, strong intercultural communication and cooperation skills, very good command of English & German (optional) both written and spoken
In depth knowledge of S/4 and Central Finance and Group Reporting standard functionalities with the aim to minimise programming
You are required to have knowledge of incident, change and release management processes and tools
Also, waterfall and agile project management methodologies
Lastly, strong analytical and conceptual thinking
Why you will love working for us!
Linde Plc. is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion and 65,000 employees spread across multiple countries. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.
Linde Global Support Services Pvt. Ltd. (LGSS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Linde, based out of Kolkata, India. It is a Global IT Delivery Center that has been successfully delivering IT Enabled Services to the group companies of Linde, across the world for almost two decades, since 2006. Our goal is to provide and support IT services and solutions that are critical for the operation of the entire group. As part of Linde's core Global IT Team, we cover a wide portfolio of IT services and solutions that ensure the continuous operation of Linde's business across multiple businesses across various geogr
Have we inspired you? Let's talk about it!
We are looking forward to receiving your complete application (motivation letter, CV, certificates) via our online job market.
Any designations used of course apply to persons of all genders. The form of speech used here is for simplicity only.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
Linde Global Support Services Pvt. Ltd acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Specialist Central Finance position is now open for candidates interested in the Finance sector. This role in Kolkata offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Finance is a plus.
