Herman Batselé

Reporting Analyst Tagetik-Finance BI

Beersel, Flemish Region, Belgium

About

I am a driven, results-oriented professional with a deep-seated passion for optimizing information flows. I thrive on the challenge of transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive business performance. While I am highly capable of working independently with a focus on accuracy, I am at my best when collaborating with a team to achieve shared goals. My expertise lies at the intersection of data processing, strategic reporting, and continuous process improvement.

Experience

  • Reporting Analyst Tagetik-Finance BI at Galapagos
    Mar 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 5 mos

    ● CPM Application Ownership: Full responsibility for CCH Tagetik, encompassing master data management, complex allocations, consolidation, and budgeting processes. ● Compliance & Frameworks: Ensured rigorous SOx compliance and managed IFRS16 reporting requirements. ● Systems Integration: Architected seamless data flows between SAP, Tagetik, and BI environments to maintain a "single source of truth." ● Strategic Reporting: Empowered executive decision-making by designing custom management and external financial reports tailored to stakeholder needs. ● Business Support: Developed advanced automation solutions in SAS, Alteryx, and Excel VBA to optimize workflows for Finance and Procurement departments.

  • ERP & BI Specialist at Tobania
    Oct 2018 - Feb 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos

    ● ERP Optimization: Providing high-level functional support for Unit4 Business World and driving continuous improvement through the implementation of new functionalities. ● Business Intelligence Architecture: Designing and expanding integrated reporting ecosystems by leveraging Power BI to deliver actionable insights. ● Cloud Integration: Automating data workflows and reporting environments within Microsoft Azure, ensuring a scalable and robust BI infrastructure. ● Digital Transformation: Bridging the gap between ERP processes and advanced analytics to enhance data-driven decision-making across the organization.

  • ERP Application Consultant at UNIT4
    Feb 2012 - Sep 2018 · 6 yrs 8 mos

    ● Unit4 (Agresso) Expert: Specialized in Procurement, Sales, Project Costing, and Billing modules. ● Technical Specialist: Advanced automation and customization using SQL ● Consulting: Translating business needs into custom-tailored ERP processes and workflows. ● Reporting: Setup of management reporting, system integrations, and professional document layouts. ● Support: Providing strategic support and functional enhancements for an established customer base.

  • COGEBI NV ()
    • MIS Manager
      Oct 2005 - Feb 2012 · 6 yrs 5 mos

      ● ERP Management: Managed Infor M3 and led international roll-outs (USA, Czech Republic, Malaysia, Russia). ● System Integration & Modernization: Driving significant cost savings by phasing out legacy systems and integrating functionalities into the core ERP environment. ● Business Intelligence: Advanced the automation of group reporting via SQL Server, enhancing data accuracy and visibility across multiple systems and regions.

    • Reporting Assistant
      Jan 2003 - Sep 2005 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      ● Process Automation: Spearheaded the end-to-end automation of commercial reporting using SQL Server, significantly reducing manual workload and eliminating human error. ● ERP Implementation (Infor M3): Designed and deployed a completely new reporting framework following the successful M3 ERP implementation. ● Reporting & Analysis: Responsible for the consolidation and strategic analysis of commercial activities to support executive decision-making. ● Document Governance: Managed the content and design of all internal and external documentation generated by the ERP system. ● Stakeholder Communication: Prepared financial, commercial, and production data for internal leadership and external shareholders. ● Budgeting: Collaborated on the annual budgeting process for production and sales costs, ensuring accurate financial forecasting

  • Market Research Lead at UP-CALL NV
    Apr 2002 - Dec 2002 · 9 mos

    ● Led the design, implementation, and analysis of market-wide surveys and research studies. ● Directly managed and coached a team of field researchers and surveyors to optimize data collection. ● Converted research results into commercial products, driving value for the business and its clients. ● Oversaw data quality control and advanced analytical reporting.