Financial Systems L2 Analyst

About The Company 

Inchcape is the leading global automotive distributor operating in more than 40 markets. We partner with some of the biggest brands in the business to power better mobility today and in the future. 

Our diverse global team of over 18,000 talented colleagues foster an inclusive and collaborative culture, delivering a brilliant experience for our customers and partners. We’re a dynamic and fast-growing business, driving the transformation of our industry and redefining tomorrow 

The Digital Delivery Centres accelerate Inchcape’s digital journey by positively impacting the business and its customers through innovative and essential technological solutions. 

Through our top talents, we support the mobility of millions of people globally through the power of digital technology. 

Purpose of Role: 

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Blackline Administrator to join our IT team. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for the ongoing administration, maintenance, and optimisation of our already implemented global Blackline platform. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams including Finance, and regional stakeholders to ensure that the Blackline system continues to support and enhance business processes across our global footprint.

Job Role and Responsibilities: 

• Serve as the primary administrator for the Blackline platform, managing day-to-day system configuration and support.
• Maintain and enforce global design standards while supporting region-specific needs within the established framework.
• Act as the first line of support for Blackline-related issues, escalating to the vendor, or internal global product managers and technical teams as necessary.
• Manage user access, roles, and permissions in alignment with security policies and global design.
• Monitor system performance, data integrity, and integration points with ERP and other third-party systems.
• Partner with stakeholders to gather and analyse requirements for enhancements, ensuring alignment with global design principles.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, training materials, and user guides.
• Support testing and deployment of system updates, integrations, and configuration changes.
• Deliver training and support to end-users to drive adoption and compliance.
• Collaborate with global procurement teams to ensure consistent and efficient use of Blackline functionalities, including tasks, reconciliations, journals and matching

Qualifications: 

• 3+ years of hands-on experience administering Blackline, preferably in a global organisation
• 1+ years of SAP FICO ERP experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of Blackline modules including tasks, reconciliations, journals and matching
• Experience working within an established global Blackline design or template.
• Proficiency in managing user roles, integrations, and approval workflows.
• Ability to troubleshoot system and integration issues with a structured problem-solving approach.
• Knowledge of finance business processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational and documentation abilities.
• Experience working in a regulated or compliance-focused environment.