Principal Consultant

RSM
As one of the world s largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you. Role Outline We are seeking ambitious and entrepreneurial ERP consultants to join our award-winning NetSuite team. We offer exciting client projects, and rapid career development for those with the drive and the commitment to succeed in a dynamic environment, delivering exceptional service to clients, and becoming part of a high performing team. You will have a strong NetSuite and ERP background and are actively looking to advance your NetSuite career in a consulting environment. The role will require you to use your business process knowledge, experience of ERP implementations, and soft skills to challenge clients, develop and successfully deliver technology and process-based solutions. Our clients are leaders in their sectors and see you as a trusted advisor to help them develop solutions that solve their business challenges, and meet their organisation strategy and objectives by enabling them to take full advantage of the NetSuite platform, along with the business benefits that it brings. As part of your role, we will provide broad opportunities for development of both your application and consulting skills, and be supported through the NetSuite certification process. The successful candidate will: Demonstrate ability to quickly add value on client engagements Bring deep business process knowledge to work with clients to identify and analyse their business requirements, developing innovative solutions that leverage NetSuite capabilities Deliver high quality written deliverables as part of the project lifecycle, including business requirements, functional specifications, and test scripts Configure and troubleshoot NetSuite Provide input to development of customisations, integrations, reports and data migration activities Lead and support testing activities for each phase of the project lifecycle This is an excellent opportunity to join a renowned NetSuite team with significant growth plans providing a platform to develop your career in a challenging and rewarding environment. The role has considerable opportunities for your career progression whether that s continuation of functional consulting or developing your career into solution / enterprise architecture, project management or business development. Requirements for the role Candidate background At least 3 years experience in the implementation of an ERP systems, including at least 1 year working with NetSuite, AND Experience of working on, at least, 1 NetSuite full-life cycle implementation, AND Experience of planning and managing functional workstream(s) as a lead consultant or a workstream lead in a NetSuite implementation project, OR 3-5 years of working on ERP system support, with 2 years of NetSuite system support Essential ERP Skills, Soft Skills and Qualifications Strong presentation skills and a proven ability to lead client-facing workshops Good verbal and written communication skills, along with well-developed interpersonal skills and an ability to relate to a variety of clients and colleagues Strong problem solving and analytical abilities Strong personal organisation, time management and independent learning skills A good level of personal impact and credibility, with the ability to drive initiatives forward independently Proven stakeholder management and planning skills, with experience of managing a team of consultants in a fast-paced environment Experience of planning and managing functional workstream(s) either as a lead consultant or a workstream lead in an ERP implementation project Proven ability to deliver high quality client-facing outputs, such as functional requirements documentation Strong business process skills in 2 of the following areas Record to Report, Procure to Pay and Order to Cash, with a demonstrable understanding of bookkeeping and structural system setup Bachelor s degree (minimum 2:2), or an accounting qualification (such as AAT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). A degree in business, accounting, finance or information systems is preferred, but not essential. Extensive experience may be considered in lieu of a degree or accounting qualification A passion for delivering real business value through technology Good commercial awareness of the ERP market A desire to be part of a rapidly growing team and willingness to be involved in all aspects of practice growth (delivery, business development, practice management) Desirable ERP Skills, Soft Skills and Qualifications Some experience gained through independent consulting or with another ERP implementation provider Demonstrable experience of project management processes such as developing and updating plans, budgets, maintaining RAID logs and change control Good experience of the pre-sales process; creating implementation strategies, project planning and project estimates Strong business process skills in any of the following ERP areas Fixed Assets, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Supply Chain, Services NetSuite Foundation or ERP certified Diversity and Inclusion at RSM At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client s needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That s why we re working together to ensure our firm s principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion. At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference – to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilities alongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment