Finance ERP and AI Technology Expert (Remote EMEA or Canada)

Gartner; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology research company is seeking an experienced Analyst to provide insights to CFO clients. You will collaborate with a team, advise on finance technology strategies, and deliver actionable research. A strong background in cloud ERP and over 12 years of relevant experience is essential. This role offers a dynamic hybrid work environment with excellent benefits.

Benefits

World-class benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible hybrid work environment

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in finance roles or consulting.
• Strong working knowledge of finance technology and cloud ERP.
• Experience working closely with CFOs and senior finance leaders.

Responsibilities

• Advise CFO clients and publish research on finance technology.
• Collaborate with analysts to build authoritative research.
• Present and discuss findings with clients.

Skills

Finance technology expertise

Cloud ERP knowledge

Client collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

CPA or equivalent certification

Master’s degree

Job description

Overview

Gartner is looking for an Analyst to provide business and technology insights to CFO clients in the US, EMEA and beyond. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience helping CFOs build and execute a finance technology strategy and roadmap geared toward accelerating ERP to the cloud. They will have a deep understanding of the challenges CFOs face across the strategy, readiness, deployment and post go-live phases of cloud ERP transformation, the embedded AI capabilities of vendors and a rich set of innovative ideas for the benefits that ERP applications can bring to finance functions.

What you’ll do

• Serve as a subject matter expert in the finance technology domain, advising CFO clients and publishing research on topics such as ERP transformation, AI in ERP, building a finance technology strategy, executing a finance technology roadmap and capitalizing on innovations in finance technology.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced analysts to build authoritative research and advice that directly addresses CFO priorities and challenges, focusing on the impact of technology on the finance function and selecting the best-fit cloud ERP vendors based on use cases and needs.
• Deliver high-quality advice through face-to-face and video-based presentation and discussion with clients.
• Remain ahead of the curve across cloud ERP business case building, vendor evaluation and selection, embedded AI vendor capabilities, program governance, implementation, go-live readiness and post go-live management.

Who you are

• Obsessed with finance technology and the power of cloud ERP; you are recognized as an expert in markets, vendors, trends and process best practices.
• Adept at writing insightful and actionable content for CFOs that supports their strategic goals.
• Excellent collaborator with the ability to quickly build rapport and gain client trust.
• Confident presenter with CFO executive presence (prior experience with speaking engagements is a plus).
• Analytical thinker able to process information quickly and make actionable recommendations.
• Willing to challenge conventional norms and views.

What you’ll need

• 12+ years of experience working in finance department roles (ideal candidate profile) or consulting roles supporting and leading large cloud ERP projects designed to transform finance and accounting processes.
• Strong working knowledge of the latest trends, innovations and vendor capabilities in the finance technology and cloud ERP software market, including the AI capabilities of vendors.
• Experience working closely with CFOs and senior finance leaders to build buy-in for finance technology projects, including cloud ERP upgrades, mapping finance needs to business outcomes and delivering roadmaps on time and on budget.
• Strong knowledge of transactional finance and accounting processes including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and fixed assets.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting; CPA or equivalent certification preferred. Master’s degree preferred.
• Ability to conduct occasional travel regionally and globally.

About Gartner Finance Practice

The Gartner Finance Practice conducts frame-breaking research for CFOs on initiatives including growth investment and cost structure, finance technology optimization, finance function strategy and org design, and planning, budgeting and forecasting. The team works with 1,500+ client organizations across major industry verticals worldwide. Our research helps CFOs address challenges through original primary research, benchmarks, insights and analysis delivered through an analyst and advisory model.

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What makes Gartner a great place to work

We offer world-class benefits, competitive compensation and rewards for top performers. In a hybrid work environment, we provide flexibility and support for you to thrive, whether working virtually or in a collaborative community. Our goal is to deliver results for our clients and to foster an inclusive culture across geographies, cultures and generations.