At West Monroe, our people are our business.
We pride ourselves on bringing a different mindset to consulting—and that takes a different approach: highly collaborative, flexible, and tenacious.
Our people-first culture is core to our identity.
It’s something we care about, and something we strive to enrich and preserve.
No hierarchies.
No siloes.
No egos.
Just smart ideas, unique perspectives, and the drive to make an impact for our clients.
We also know that the best outcomes for both our people and our clients result from including diverse perspectives at the table.
That’s why inclusion & diversity is one of our core values.
Every day our clients rely on us to help them tackle their greatest challenges, by strategically deploying technology through a business-focused and industry-specific lens.
We bring together both the right knowledge and the right approach, so that they can capitalize on opportunities and deliver real results.
That takes the right team.
And that’s where you come in.
Ready to thrive in the next step on your career journey?
West Monroe is currently in search of a high-performance Financial Management Manager with experience managing enterprise platform projects, implementing ERP systems, transforming operations, along with the entrepreneurial capability to grow and thrive in an expanding Operations Excellence Practice.
At West Monroe, you will have the opportunity to own your own career while engaging in high impact projects.
West Monroe’s Financial Management solution line applies practical solutions and proven methods to help our clients achieve their business goals through efficient and informed application of technology, best practices, and change management.Our clients’ projects range from short strategic engagements to large transformational programs.
Project durations can range from four weeks to six months or even beyond one year.
Our client services include platform strategies, software selections, NetSuite (and other ERP) implementations, and Finance Transformation projects.
Preferred capabilities:We are looking for candidates with 5-8 years of experience of experience providing leadership and support of large scale process/technology projects and/or other transformational technical initiatives.
Candidates should also have experience in helping to develop and/or enhance supporting methodologies and tools, as well as integrating these with other consulting solutions (e.g., technology and vertical practices).
Successful candidates will have experience in/participated in the following types of activities: * Hands on functional knowledge of at least one ERP solution (knowledge of mid-market ERP landscape a plus)* Must have been an active team member or PM on at least 5 full-cycle platform (ERP preferred) implementations* Strong functional knowledge within the following areas: Lead to Close, Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Plan to Produce, Record to Report, Recruit to Retire (any other industry specific knowledge is a plus (e.g., TMS, WMS, PSA, EAM, etc.))* Software Selection and Platform Strategy experience is a plus* Organize and coordinate client and WMP functional teams (i.e., demonstrate core project management skills)* Coordinate with WMP change management teams* Enable client-specific requirements:* Understand and document client processes and requirements* Facilitate client workshops focused on designing future state business process and requirements* Identify gaps in system functionality, compared to client’s requirements* Translate requirements into ERP configurations, depending on software* Tailor WMP’s ERP methodology to specific client needs* Identify and coordinate data conversion and interfaces* Lead user testing and acceptance Enterprise Resource Planning Managers at West Monroe Partners have three primary responsibilities: Client Delivery: * As a leader within our Practice, you will be expected to provide delivery oversight on large engagements, manage relationships with c-level buyers and create compelling offerings that are relevant and thought-provoking.* Fulfill relevant Project Manager duties, including managing overall project plan and managing of the project financials* Oversee and manage deliverable development – delegating to junior resources, monitoring their work effort, and assisting with (or owning) development when appropriate* Leading meetings, overseeing and facilitating detailed requirements gathering sessions, and executing workshops* Manage project economics including: track project budgets, create and deliver invoices, and manage collection process* Mentor and develop staff on the job and through formal feedback Practice Development: * Participate in and support the firmwide team in development and enhancements to the project methodologies, tools and other collateral* Actively participate in thought leadership activities such as blogs, white papers and other related efforts* Collaborate with local office leadership to define how to align practice with office strategy and other practices* Manage a group of consultants and actively participate in the performance expectation & management process* Actively participate in recruiting and retaining top quality consultants Business Development: * This role entails significant responsibility in developing new business, managing the client relationship at the executive levels while providing direction and oversight to project teams* Participate in meetings, development of proposals and other efforts related to platforms, Financial Management, and ERP* Create work plans, pricing estimates, and risk assessments for opportunities* Participate in our business development process as a subject matter expert* Actively build a professional network and affiliate network in the local community Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in related discipline (e.g., Finance/Accounting, Supply Chain, Economics, Engineering, Management/Business, Information Technology, Operations, Engineering, MIS, etc.)* 8-10+ years’ experience managing teams of consultants and technologists* 8-10+ years of progressive experience in understanding and configuring enterprise platforms (ERP)* Strong business development and an active professional network of contacts in the local market* Membership and visibility in relevant professional organizations* Very experienced in developing work plans, project scopes, pricing estimates, and presentations to assist in selling work to clients* Strong project management methodology background, including schedule, scope, issue and risk management experience* Prior consulting from either a large/strategic consultancy or internal business applications/IT department is preferred* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to work well with clients and present to C-level executives* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint* Ability to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship* Ability to travel up to 50% Ready to get started?
Join our team and make an impact.
West Monroe Partners is an Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerWe believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity.
We base our employment decisions on merit, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law.
To learn more about inclusion and diversity at West Monroe, visit www.westmonroe.com/inclusion.