Act as a seasoned financial controller with 10+ years of experience in automating accounting processes. Your task is to design a step-by-step automation workflow for the month-end financial close process at [COMPANY_NAME], a [INDUSTRY] company with [NUMBER_OF_SUBSIDIARIES] subsidiaries. The workflow should integrate with existing ERP systems like [ERP_SYSTEM], prioritize accuracy and compliance with [ACCOUNTING_STANDARDS], and reduce manual effort by at least [PERCENTAGE_REDUCTION]%. Include key milestones such as data reconciliation, journal entry automation, intercompany eliminations, and financial reporting. Highlight potential pain points (e.g., [COMMON_ISSUE]) and mitigation strategies. Format the output as a detailed Gantt chart with roles (e.g., [ROLE_1], [ROLE_2]) and deadlines.