IFS Consultant

Connor Fox Recruitment Solutions; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote with client travel

32 days holidays including Bank/Holyro

Birthday day off

Life assurance

Enhanced pension

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Connor Fox Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced IFS Functional Consultant to help clients optimise their ERP systems across Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Projects. You will implement, configure and optimise IFS across multiple functional areas, provide end-user training, and deliver high-quality documentation.

The role involves remote work with travel to client sites in the UK, offering opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering ERP implementation projects from solution design through to testing and go-live.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to train end-users.

Responsibilities

• Deliver functional consultancy for IFS implementations, upgrades and BAU support.
• Gather requirements, design solutions, and resolve functional issues with clients.
• Produce documentation, testing artefacts and deliverables to quality standards.
• Support projects through all phases with project managers and technical teams.
• Provide guidance on IFS best practices and assist pre-sales where required.
• Mentor junior consultants and promote knowledge sharing within the team.

Tools

IFS Applications

Job description

Are you an experienced IFS Functional Consultant looking to help businesses optimise their ERP systems, streamline processes, and deliver real business impact across key functions such as Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Projects? We'd love to hear from you!

Our partner is a leading technology consultancy founded in the UK in 2005, they are trusted IFS Partner with over 20 years of experience helping customers maximise the value of their IFS investment. Today, the company is an IFS Specialised Channel Partner and IFS Premier ISV Partner, supporting organisations end to end from ERP project evaluation and implementation through to post go live support, hosting & managed services, continuous improvement programmes. The company also offers a growing portfolio of complementary products, purpose built for IFS customers.

As an IFS Functional Consultant, you will provide functional consultancy to clients, supporting the implementation, configuration, and optimisation of the IFS ERP solution across one or more of the following areas:

• Finance
• Supply Chain
• HR
• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Service & Maintenance
• Projects

You will work with customers to define solutions, deliver end-user training, create supporting documentation, prepare test data, and guide users through system testing and acceptance. You'll also provide ongoing functional support, ensuring the IFS system operates effectively and supports business-as-usual activities.

Some of what you will do!

• Deliver functional consultancy for IFS implementations, upgrades, system improvements, and business-as-usual support.
• Work with customers to gather requirements, design solutions, and resolve functional issues.
• Produce high-quality documentation, testing, and deliverables in line with company quality standards and delivery methodology.
• Support projects through all phases, working closely with customers, project managers, and technical teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Provide guidance on IFS best practice, contribute to solution design, and support pre-sales activities where required.
• Mentor junior consultants and promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the delivery team.
• Identify and manage project risks, provide regular progress updates, and ensure compliance with project governance and quality processes.

What you need!

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with IFS Applications, with expertise in one or more functional areas.
• Experience delivering ERP implementation projects, from solution design through to testing and go-live.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand business requirements and recommend effective solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted client relationships.
• Experience delivering user training and creating clear documentation.
• Understanding of industry best practices and business processes.
• A collaborative team player with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning and professional development.

Some of what you get!

• Remote with travel to client sites when required
• 32 days holidays - including Bank Holidays
• An additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday
• Life assurance
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion at Connor Fox Recruitment Solutions

We are committed to championing diversity, equality, and inclusion in every step of the recruitment process. We believe that diverse talent drives innovation and success, and we strive to connect employers with candidates from all backgrounds, fostering inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive.

We welcome applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, religions, and backgrounds. Our recruitment processes are based on merit, skills, and potential, ensuring equal opportunities for all.

If you require adjustments during the application process, please let us know we are here to support you.

Lets build a more inclusive workforce together!