Senior ERP Finance Consultant

Senior ERP Finance Consultant

About Us

GenetiQ delivers perfect-fit software solutions that elevate the businesses of our customers. Powered by our customer-focused, collaborative and innovative team, our software is used by more than 2,500 businesses worldwide. Continuously innovating since 1992, our open and trusting environment has created lasting relationships. GenetiQ's founders and many of our first team members are still a core part of the organisation. GenetiQ employees drive our culture and success and our goal is to inspire, support and help them to develop – and enjoy – their careers. GenetiQ was honoured in the Deloitte Fast 50 for the fourth year running in 2020. To stay future-focused, we are always looking for dynamic team players who are customer-focused and share our enthusiasm for technology. If this sounds like you, then come elevate your career at GenetiQ.

We recently announced the launch of GenetiQ, our new cloud-native, browser-based ERP software solution. This innovative business management platform is set to redefine industry standards by offering a level of personalisation and flexibility previously unavailable in the cloud.

Scope of Role

Our ERP Finance Implementation Consultants have ultimate responsibility for the smooth implementation of GenetiQ software and related financial solutions for our customers. The Consultant will be the product and finance process expert, leading design discussions focused on core accounting and financial operations, guiding clients on best practices, performing software configuration, providing training to customers, supporting issues, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with all internal and external project stakeholders to ensure a successful implementation of GenetiQ.
• Lead workshops to gather requirements and assist in defining a blueprint and financial project plan, with a focus on financial process mapping such as general ledger, chart of accounts, accounts receivable/payable, and financial reporting.
• Act as the subject matter expert for financial modules during the implementation lifecycle, including scoping, configuration, testing, and go-live support.
• Ensure the project is defined, designed, and configured effectively to best support the customer’s needs.
• Validate that the customer understands the specifications of the software, such as inclusions and exclusions.
• Liaise with customers to define requirements, configurations, and specifications for modifications to the software or integrations with external applications.
• Assist the development team with understanding of specifications during the development of modifications, and subsequently test and document developed changes.
• Become an expert in GenetiQ, our newly launched browser based ERP platform, to educate and advise customers on best practices.
• Provide expert input to Project Manager, including comprehensive task definition on project plan, estimation of work duration, identification of potential risks, etc.
• Train colleagues in the operation of software to ensure a smooth hand over of projects to the support function.
• Train the customer’s project team and provide knowledge transfer in the operation of software.
• Deliver specialised training in financial modules, as well as demonstrations to support pre-sale consultancy.
• Advise customers on financial best practices, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax rules, and internal controls.
• Take responsibility within an implementation to ensure all customer documentation is completed, that a pre-live checklist is prepared, and that the customer is ready to go live.
• Assist in the data migration ETL (Extract, Transform, and Load) process from the legacy system to GenetiQ ensuring accuracy of open balances, historical transactions, and relevant master data.
• Resolve, or assist in the resolution of, customer questions and issues arising from the implementation and subsequent live operation of software at customer sites.
• Attend project meetings when required, internally or with clients, to gain or impart knowledge on current status of projects and to document details.
• Complete all relevant project management documentation and help with standardization.
• Remain engaged with customers after go-live to provide support and ensure continuity of experience.
• Daily timesheet completion in line with company procedures.
• Ensure project work is appropriately billed to the customer.
• Escalate any complexities to the relevant teammate, department, or manager.
• Live the core values and take responsibility for ensuring an experience of excellence for the customer.
• Collaborate with the customer to professionally and proactively manage change.
• Influence the customer to follow a process that will help with the smooth transition to GenetiQ.

Education & Experience

• 5+ years experience within an equivalent role.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher with a concentration in business or tech.
• CPA or financial certifications a plus.
• Strong technical aptitude and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, balancing several concurrent projects.
• Can present professionally at a senior level and ensure the presentations are focused on the customer’s needs.
• Willingness to travel on-site to customers as needed.
• Willingness to work outside regular business hours on occasion.
• Experience working across ERP functional areas.
• Strong understanding of financial standards and compliance.
• Experience within the Building Materials Supply Chain industry is a plus.

Benefits & Culture

Our perfect fit ethos extends to our employees, ensuring that our roles, environment, benefits and progression paths are geared toward their professional and personal development. As a member of the GenetiQ family, you'll have the freedom to unleash your creative genius, the support to make your ideas a reality, and the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.

With our award-winning employee engagement program, we've cultivated a workplace culture where our employees feel like part of a close-knit family. Our year-round calendar of social events and activities, including summer BBQs, golf outings and charity hikes, is just one way we ensure our team's wellbeing and happiness are at the heart of everything we do.

In addition to a competitive salary and an awarding winning culture, we offer a great range of benefits including:

• Healthcare: Health and wellbeing matter to us so we offer private healthcare to our employees.
• Flexibility: Our flexible working plan helps employees to manage a better work-life balance.
• Pension plan: We contribute a % of an employee's salary, helping them plan for the future.
• Exercise reimbursement: Whether it's a gym or a golf club membership, we support the efforts of employees to keep active.
• Holidays: GenetiQ offers 25 paid holidays, plus bank holidays.

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