Process Consultant

Persistent Systems; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group term life

Personal accident

Mediclaim

Job summary

Persistent Systems is seeking an experienced Process Consultant to drive Accounts Payable automation initiatives from Pune. You will analyze AP processes, identify automation opportunities, gather business requirements, and collaborate with finance and IT teams to implement UiPath-based solutions.

The role emphasizes end-to-end process transformation, BRD/FRD creation, and strong governance to ensure compliant and scalable automation across the AP function.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay processes, and payment cycles.
• Experience in process discovery workshops and stakeholder interviews.
• Ability to document As-Is and To-Be processes, BRDs/FRDs, and SOPs.
• Experience supporting UiPath/RPA or automation projects.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Finance, AP and technology teams to identify automation opportunities.
• Conduct workshops and interviews to understand AP workflows.
• Document requirements, maps, and process rules for automation.
• Translate business needs into automation designs and assist in UAT planning.

Skills

Accounts Payable domain

Business analysis

Automation program exposure

UiPath

RPA

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Process mapping

Education

B.Com / Finance / MBA

MBA in Finance

CA / CMA (advantage)

Tools

UiPath

Sage Intacct

SAP

Oracle

MS Dynamics

Job description

We are seeking a Process Consultant - Accounts Payable Automation to drive finance process transformation and automation initiatives. The role focuses on analyzing Accounts Payable processes, identifying automation opportunities, gathering business requirements, and collaborating with business and technical teams to deliver efficient, scalable, and compliant automation solutions using UiPath and related technologies. The ideal candidate will combine strong Accounts Payable domain expertise, business analysis skills, and automation project exposure to support digital transformation and operational excellence initiatives within the finance function.

• Role: Process Consultant
• Location: Pune
• Experience: 7 to 12 years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• As a Process Consultant - Accounts Payable Automation, you will partner with Finance, Accounts Payable, and technology teams to identify automation opportunities, optimize AP processes, and support the successful implementation of UiPath-based automation solutions.
• Conduct process discovery workshops and stakeholder interviews to understand current AP workflows.
• Analyze Accounts Payable processes including invoice intake, invoice processing, approvals, vendor management, and payment cycles.
• Document current-state (As-Is) and future-state (To-Be) process flows.
• Gather and document business requirements, process rules, exceptions, and automation opportunities.
• Prepare BRDs, FRDs, process maps, SOPs, and other project documentation.
• Collaborate with UiPath development teams to translate business requirements into automation solutions.
• Support solution design discussions, validation of automation scenarios, and exception-handling requirements.
• Facilitate UAT planning, test case preparation, execution, and business sign-off.
• Ensure compliance with finance controls, audit requirements, governance standards, and operational policies.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and business value.
• Act as the liaison between business stakeholders, AP operations teams, and technical teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support change management, user adoption, training, and transition activities associated with automation implementations.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• The ideal candidate will bring a strong combination of Accounts Payable domain expertise, business process consulting experience, and automation program exposure. The candidate should be capable of working closely with business stakeholders and technical teams to drive AP transformation and automation initiatives.
• 7 to 12 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Finance Operations, Business Analysis, or Process Consulting.
• Strong functional knowledge of Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Invoice Processing, Vendor Management, and Payment Processing.
• Experience conducting Process Discovery workshops, stakeholder interviews, and business process assessments.
• Expertise in documenting As-Is and To-Be processes, process maps, SOPs, BRDs, FRDs, and functional specifications.
• Strong requirements gathering, business analysis, and process mapping skills.
• Experience identifying automation opportunities and supporting process improvement initiatives.
• Hands-on experience supporting or participating in UiPath, RPA, Intelligent Automation, or Digital Transformation projects.
• Experience collaborating with development teams to convert business requirements into automation solutions.
• Strong understanding of UAT planning, test case creation, business validation, and sign-off processes.
• Knowledge of AP controls, audit requirements, compliance standards, governance, and financial controls.
• Excellent stakeholder management, workshop facilitation, communication, and documentation skills.
• Experience working in Shared Services, GCC, BPO, Consulting, or Finance Transformation environments preferred.
• Exposure to ERP platforms such as Sage Intacct, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar systems is preferred.
• Educational Background
• Bachelor’s degree in commerce (B.Com), Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• MBA (Finance) or PGDM preferred.
• CA, CMA, or equivalent finance qualification will be an added advantage.
• Certifications in Business Analysis, Process Excellence, Lean Six Sigma, UiPath, RPA, or Automation technologies are desirable.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

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“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”