Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Consultant – ERP Finance Domain to serve as a trusted advisor to CFOs, Finance executives, and business leaders. This role is responsible for leading Enterprise Finance transformation initiatives, developing financial strategies, and driving ERP Domain Finance Cloud-enabled business transformation for large organizations.

The Principal Consultant partners with executive stakeholders to define Finance transformation strategies, modernize operating models, and align fiscal discipline, processes, and technology with business objectives. Working closely with ERP Domain service lines, solution architects, and delivery teams, this individual ensures successful execution from strategy through implementation while building long-term client relationships and identifying opportunities for business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Advisory

• Serve as a trusted advisor to CFOs, Finance executives, and business leadership teams.

• Facilitate executive workshops, strategy sessions, and Finance transformation planning engagements.

• Develop ERP Domain rise ERP Finance transformation strategies aligned with organizational goals.

• Lead the creation of multi-year Finance and fiscal transformation roadmaps.

• Advise executives on financial strategies, organizational effectiveness, working capital optimization, regulatory compliance, and digital Finance transformation.

• Guide clients in maximizing business value through ERP Domain Finance Cloud capabilities.

Solution Leadership

• Lead current-state assessments of Finance organizations, business processes, systems, and operating models.

• Design future-state Finance operating models aligned with business strategy and ERP Domain Finance Cloud leading practices.

• Develop business cases, investment strategies, and value realization plans.

• Lead Finance process transformation across:

  • General Ledger

  • Accounts Payable/Receivable

  • Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

  • Treasury

  • Cash Management

  • Tax

  • Financial Reporting

• Collaborate with ERP Domain service lines, Enterprise  architects, and implementation teams to translate strategy into successful execution.

• Ensure recommendations leverage ERP Domain Finance Cloud best practices and industry standards.

Client Relationship Management

• Build trusted relationships with executive stakeholders and Finance leadership.

• Act as the executive engagement lead throughout the consulting lifecycle.

• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and introduce additional ERP Domain Finance and Enterprise transformation services.

• Support business development activities, including proposals, executive presentations, and strategic pursuits.

• Guide clients through organizational change, financial transformation, and Finance operating model modernization.

Thought Leadership

• Monitor emerging Finance technology trends, fiscal innovations, and ERP Domain Finance Cloud capabilities.

• Conduct Finance benchmarking and maturity assessments.

• Develop consulting methodologies, frameworks, and accelerators that enhance delivery quality and consistency.

• Publish thought leadership through executive presentations, white papers, webinars, and internal knowledge-sharing initiatives.

• Mentor consulting teams and contribute to organizational capability development.

Deliverables Owned

• Executive Finance Assessments

• Finance Transformation Roadmaps

• Current and Future-State Finance Operating Model Designs

• Business Cases and Investment Recommendations

• Value Realization Plans

• Executive Presentations and Strategic Recommendations

• Finance Governance Frameworks

• Financial Transformation Strategies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field; MBA or Master's degree preferred.

• 15+ years of ERP Finance consulting and financial systems transformation experience.

• Extensive experience leading ERP Domain Finance Cloud transformation programs for large Enterprises.

• Deep expertise across ERP Domain Finance Cloud modules, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable, FP&A, Treasury, Cash Management, Tax, and Financial Reporting.

• Demonstrated success advising CFOs, Finance executives, and C-level leaders on Enterprise Finance strategy and financial transformation.

• Strong expertise in Finance operating model design, organizational transformation, financial strategy, and change management.

• Experience developing executive business cases, transformation roadmaps, and value realization plans.

• Exceptional executive communication, presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Proven ability to influence executive decision-making and lead complex consulting engagements.

• Willingness to travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• ERP Domain Finance certifications (e.g., ERP Finance Domain Cloud).

• Experience with global Finance transformation initiatives across multiple industries.

• Prior experience with a global consulting firm or systems integrator.

• Strong understanding of digital Finance, fiscal discipline, AI-enabled Finance solutions, and financial analytics.

• Experience leading global, cross-functional consulting teams.

Core Competencies

• Executive Advisory (CFO-level)

• ERP Domain Finance Cloud

• Enterprise Finance Management

• Finance Transformation

• Financial Strategy & Fiscal Discipline

• Working Capital Optimization

• Organizational Design

• Finance Operating Model Design

• Business Process Excellence

• Digital Finance Strategy & Regulatory Compliance

• Business Case Development

• Value Realization

• Executive Facilitation

• Client Relationship Management

• Business Development

• Thought Leadership

• Change Management

• Cross-functional Leadership

• Consulting Methodologies

• Industry Benchmarking

• Problem Solving

• Results Orientation

Success Metrics

The Principal Consultant will be measured by success in the following areas:

• Successful delivery of strategic Finance transformation engagements

• Achievement of project objectives, timelines, and measurable business outcomes

• Growth in consulting revenue and strategic account development

• Executive client satisfaction and trusted advisor relationships

• Identification and conversion of expansion opportunities within existing financial accounts

• Delivery of measurable business value and financial transformation outcomes

• Quality and adoption of Finance transformation roadmaps and operating model recommendations

• Contribution to thought leadership, consulting innovation, and organizational capability development

• Successful collaboration with ERP Domain service lines to drive implementation excellence and long-term client success

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Additional compensation may include benefits, discretionary bonuses, and equity.