Technical Pre-Sales Consultant

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Technical Pre-Sales Consultant to support the deployment of their Student Financial Software in the UK Higher Education sector. This role is vital in engaging with clients, understanding their needs, and demonstrating how the solution integrates with various financial and student management systems. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge and be adept at bridging the gap between customer requirements and technical solutions. Join a dynamic and global team that values diversity and offers competitive compensation and benefits, while making a meaningful impact in the education sector.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Global Induction Program

Wellbeing Programs

Competitive time off

Talent & Development Programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Technical Pre-Sales Consultant role with customer-facing experience.
• Deep understanding of UK Higher Education processes and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales to deliver tailored product demonstrations.
• Act as a technical expert during the sales cycle and provide support.

Skills

Technical Pre-Sales Experience

U4 Agresso (Unit4 ERP)

Tribal Student Management System (SITS)

UK Higher Education Sector Knowledge

API Design and Integration

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Project Management Certification

Business Analysis Certification

Tools

SQL

XML

JSON

Oracle Peoplesoft

Oracle Fusion

Ellucian Banner / Colleague

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Pre-Sales Consultant to support the sales and deployment of our Student Financial Software across UK Higher Education institutions. The successful candidate will play a critical role in engaging with clients, understanding their business needs, and demonstrating how our solution integrates with U4 Agresso (Unit4 ERP) alongside Tribal Student Management System (SITS), and other financial and student systems.

This role requires deep technical knowledge of UK Higher Education sector processes, financial systems, and student lifecycle operations. The candidate must be adept at bridging the gap between customer requirements and technical solution design.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the sales team to understand customer requirements and deliver tailored product demonstrations.
• Act as the technical expert during the sales cycle, providing in-depth product knowledge and integration capabilities.
• Design and document solution architectures that demonstrate how Flywire’s Student Financial Software integrates with U4 Agresso, Tribal SITS, and other systems.
• Lead customer workshops, proof-of-concept sessions, and technical deep dives.
• Provide pre-sales technical support including responding to RFPs, RFIs, and customer queries.
• Work closely with product, delivery, and support teams to ensure seamless handover from pre-sales to implementation.
• Stay up-to-date on UK Higher Education sector regulations, processes, and digital transformation trends.
• Develop and maintain technical pre-sales materials such as product collateral, technical proposals, and integration diagrams.

Qualifications

Here's What We're Looking for:

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a Technical Pre-Sales Consultant or similar customer-facing technical role.
• In-depth knowledge of U4 Agresso (Unit4 ERP) and ideally knowledge of Tribal Student Management System (SITS).
• Strong understanding of UK Higher Education sector business processes, particularly student finance, billing, and debt management.
• Experience with one or more of the following systems: Oracle Peoplesoft, Oracle Fusion, or Ellucian Banner / Colleague systems.
• Ability to design and communicate system integrations using APIs, middleware, and data exchange technologies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a consultative approach.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with cloud-based financial and student management systems.
• Understanding of higher education funding models, tuition fees, and debt collection processes.
• Knowledge of SQL, XML, JSON, and other data exchange formats.
• Project management or business analysis certification.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation, including Restricted Stock Units.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Flying Start- Our immersive Global Induction Program (Meet our Execs & Global Teams).
• Work with brilliant people that will keep you on your toes, learn more about their journeys by checking out #InsideFlywire on social media.
• Dynamic & Global Team (we have been collaborating virtually for years!).
• Wellbeing Programs (Mental Health, Wellness, Yoga/Pilates/HIIT Classes) with Global FlyMates.
• Be a meaningful part in our success - every FlyMate makes an impact.
• Competitive time off including FlyBetter Days to volunteer in a cause you believe in and Digital Disconnect Days!
• Great Talent & Development Programs (Managers Taking Flight – for new or aspiring managers!).

Submit today and get started!

We are excited to get to know you! Throughout our process you can expect to meet with different FlyMates including the Hiring Manager, Peers on the team, senior stakeholders that you will partner with, and a skills assessment. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will walk you through the steps and be your “go-to” person for any questions.

Flywire is an equal opportunity employer. With over 40 nationalities across 14 different offices diversity, gender equality, and inclusion are at the core of our people agenda. We believe our FlyMates are our greatest asset, and we’re excited to watch our unique culture evolve with each new hire.