Senior Business Consultant – R2R, FP&A Workstreams

. Lead end-to-end Record-to-Report (R2R) workstreams across master data, fixed assets, projects, periodic close, intercompany, sub-consolidation, corporate consolidations, and financial reporting .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeChicago • United StatesSenior💰 $97,300 - $178,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Record-to-Report (R2R) and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) workstreams, with a strong focus on finance transformation initiatives and process redesign. Proficient in utilizing advanced financial tools and methodologies to enhance reporting, planning, and governance within the Media & Entertainment sector.

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Record-To-Report (R2R) Process DesignFinancial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)SAP S/4HANAMedia & Entertainment ExpertiseWorkshop Facilitation

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Hard Skills

Finance TransformationBudgetingForecastingKPI DevelopmentData Requirements Analysis

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationCoachingWorkshop FacilitationProposal Development

Tools & Technologies

SAP Group ReportingOneStream ConsolidationsSAP Analytics CloudAnaplanBlackLine

Certifications & Qualifications

MBACPA

Industry Keywords

Media & EntertainmentTitle AccountingContent CostsFinancial ReportingProfitability Analytics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end Record-to-Report (R2R) workstreams across master data, fixed assets, projects, periodic close, intercompany, sub-consolidation, corporate consolidations, and financial reporting
Lead end-to-end FP&A workstreams covering strategic planning, revenue planning, cost of sales, SG&A, workforce, EBITDA, cash flow, driver-based planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario management
Assess and redesign R2R and FP&A operating models, processes, and organizational structures
Develop and deliver finance transformation initiatives improving close and reporting, planning and forecasting, governance, and finance function performance
Own L3/L4 process flows, design decisions, assumptions, functional and reporting requirements, KPIs, and data requirements
Facilitate design and solutioning workshops with client process owners, business leads, subject matter resources, and technology stakeholders
Manage workplans, RAID logs, scope, deliverable quality, engagement economics, onshore/offshore mix, and global delivery leverage
Quantify R2R value cases involving close cycle time, close efficiency, journal entries, and account reconciliations
Quantify FP&A value cases involving forecasting, budgets, revenue opportunities, working capital, and cost reduction
Coach and develop staff and seniors; contribute to proposals, Phase 0 assessments, and sector thought leadership
Apply Media & Entertainment expertise across title accounting, content costs, consolidations, streaming metrics, advertising, distribution, forecasting, profitability analytics, and financial planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
3+ years of progressive experience in finance transformation, R2R or FP&A process design; Controllership or FP&A operations
Proven Media & Entertainment sector experience
Consulting experience strongly preferred
Strong executive communication, workshop facilitation and written deliverable skills
Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Group Reporting, OneStream Consolidations, SAP Analytics Cloud, Anaplan, BlackLine, Trintech, Fiori Reporting, BW, AoE, or other listed technology
MBA or CPA a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and dental coverage
Pension plan
401(k) plan
Wide range of paid time off options
Professional growth
Inclusive culture
Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities