Book-to-Report Operations Analyst (m./f./div.)

Job description

As a B2R Operations Analyst, you act as an operational control point for the Book-to-Report process and as the close day-to-day interface to our Business Performance Outsourcing partner. You monitor closing activities, accounting quality, reconciliations, intercompany and reporting-related tasks, and ensure that the outsourcing partner and internal stakeholders complete their activities accurately, consistently, and on time. Your role is not to execute all transactional postings yourself, but to oversee process performance, identify exceptions, coordinate resolution, and support the B2R GPO with transparency, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement. Daily Monitoring & Operational Control Review B2R dashboards, closing status, reconciliation progress, open items, exception queues, and reporting timelines. Identify delayed, incomplete, or incorrect activities in general ledger, intercompany, fixed assets, accruals, provisions, and reporting processes. Trigger and follow up required actions with local finance teams, business stakeholders, and the Business Performance Outsourcing partner until closure. Hold regular operational check-ins with the outsourcing partner to clarify priorities, remove blockers, and secure timely closing input. Ensure closing activities are performed in line with defined timelines, quality expectations, and the global process template. Business Performance Outsourcing Partner Oversight Coordinate day-to-day B2R delivery with the Business Performance Outsourcing partner and monitor adherence to SOPs, work instructions, SLAs, and KPIs. Act as the primary operational contact for partner questions, escalations, prioritization topics, and process clarifications. Validate whether accounting activities are completed correctly and escalate quality issues, recurring delays, or unclear responsibilities. Drive joint follow-up with the outsourcing partner on action lists, service gaps, handover topics, and improvement measures. Maintain transparency on ownership, status, risks, and next steps across B2R operational topics. Closing, Reconciliation & Reporting Support Monitor month-end closing tasks, journal entry status, accrual and provision activities, intercompany confirmations, and balance sheet reconciliation progress. Support clarification of accounting issues, missing documentation, open reconciliation items, and reporting deviations together with the Business Performance Outsourcing partner. Coordinate with local finance, group accounting, controlling, business teams, and the outsourcing partner to remove blockers and secure required inputs. Ensure partner handovers, status updates, and closing inputs are complete, timely, and usable for internal review. Support preparation of operational insights for closing reviews, KPI discussions, and management reporting. Root-Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement Analyse recurring B2R issues such as manual journal errors, reconciliation differences, intercompany mismatches, master data gaps, and late closing inputs. Review issue patterns jointly with the Business Performance Outsourcing partner and agree corrective actions, preventive controls, and follow-up ownership. Recommend corrective actions to the B2R GPO and track implementation with accountable owners. Support projects for process improvements, standardization, automation, and digitalization of B2R activities, including documentation, testing, rollout support, and follow-up on implementation progress. Qualifications 2–4 years of experience in General Ledger, Record-to-Report / Book-to-Report, Shared Services, BPO coordination, or accounting operations control. Solid understanding of closing processes, manual journal entries, accruals, provisions, intercompany, fixed assets, and balance sheet reconciliations. Strong know-how in SAP Accounting, especially SAP FI, is required; SAP CO knowledge is an advantage. Comfortable working with KPIs, dashboards, task trackers, aging lists, and exception reports. Analytical, structured, detail-oriented, and persistent in driving open items to closure. Strong communication and collaboration skills across finance, business, and Business Performance Outsourcing partner teams. Ability to manage partner interactions professionally, clarify expectations, and follow up on commitments. Fluent in English; Portuguese or German is an advantage. Nice to have Experience with BlackLine, SAP S/4HANA, workflow tools, or closing task management solutions. Advanced Excel skills are expected; Power BI skills are a perfect addition for KPI, dashboard, and variance analysis. Basic knowledge of internal controls, audit requirements, and segregation of duties. Familiarity with Lean / Six Sigma basics and continuous improvement methods. Project management skills or experience supporting finance transformation, process improvement, or automation projects. Why this role is attractive Direct impact on the quality, reliability, and timeliness of month-end closing and financial reporting. High visibility toward the B2R GPO, Group Accounting, Controlling, local finance stakeholders, and the Business Performance Outsourcing partner. Opportunity to shape an effective operating model between internal finance teams and the outsourcing partner. Opportunity to work at the intersection of accounting, process governance, systems, performance management, and transformation. Clear development path toward B2R Process Analyst, Accounting Process Expert, GPO Support, or Closing Lead. Keenfinity benefits includes: ⚖️ Flexible work conditions (2 days of HO) 🧑‍⚕️ Health insurance and medical office on site (nutrition, psychology, physiotherapy and general clinic) 🍽️ Canteen 🅿️ Free parking lot 🏋️ Sports and health related activities (gym) 📚 Training opportunities (i.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications 📈 Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development 🌐 Exchange with colleagues around the world 💲 Access to great discounts in partnerships and products 🌍All our positions are open to people with disability ---- At Keenfinity we don’t just build innovative solutions — we shape a smarter, more connected world through technology. We value different backgrounds, ideas, and experiences and we’re committed to growing, learning, and celebrating success as one team. Everyone is welcome here — we foster an environment where everyone is respected, valued, and encouraged to be their authentic self. Keenfinity is an equal opportunity employer, offering equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and can offer support, if needed. When everyone has a chance to contribute, we all do better. The Keenfinity Group delivers professional communication and security solutions that connect and protect people and assets. Following its carve-out from the Bosch Group in mid-2025, it operates as independent company within the portfolio of European investment firm Triton. The Group’s four Businesses include Audio delivering professional communication products of the globally renowned brands Bosch, Electro-Voice, Dynacord, RTS and Telex, IQSIGHT Video Systems, Radionix Intrusion & Access, and KEENFINITY Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS). In fiscal year 2025, the group generated revenues of over €1 billion and employed approximately 4,000 people across more than 40 countries.