Senior Functional Consultant

Aelum Consulting - ServiceNow Premier Partner; Jaipur; On-site; INR 111,600 - 167,400; Full time

Job summary

A consulting service provider is seeking an experienced Lateral Functional Consultant based in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The position requires expertise in functional domains such as Source to Pay and Finance, with hands-on experience in client-facing project delivery. Responsibilities include conducting gap analysis, managing UAT, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure project success. Candidates should possess strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills along with a solid understanding of enterprise platforms like Oracle or SAP.

Qualifications

• Experience in gap analysis, requirement gathering, and functional delivery.
• Familiarity with UAT handling and business process mapping.
• Analytical skills with a focus on scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery within your functional domain.
• Conduct gap analysis and prepare client demos.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for project success.

Skills

Functional expertise in S2P

Good understanding of Oracle, SAP, SFDC

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Lateral Functional Consultant with deep expertise in one or more functional domains such as Source to Pay (S2P), Finance, or related operational processes. The ideal candidate should be well-versed with enterprise platforms (Oracle, SAP, Salesforce/SFDC, etc.) within their focused function and experienced in client-facing delivery activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support end-to-end project delivery within your functional area.
• Conduct gap analysis, requirement gathering sessions, and business process mapping.
• Prepare and deliver client demos, ensuring functional readiness and alignment.
• Work closely with technical teams to translate business needs into functional specifications.
• Manage and support UAT (User Acceptance Testing), including test planning, issue tracking, and validation.
• Analyze business requirements and propose effective, scalable solutions.
• Collaborate with internal and client stakeholders across Finance, Procurement, Operations, and PMO teams.
• Ensure high-quality documentation (BRDs, FRDs, process flows) and adherence to project governance.
• Leverage platform understanding of Oracle, SAP, SFDC, or similar enterprise systems to drive functional outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and industry best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong functional expertise in S2P, Finance, or related business domains.
• Hands-on experience in gap analysis, requirement gathering, UAT handling, and functional delivery.
• Good understanding of at least one enterprise platform (Oracle, SAP, SFDC, etc.) within the chosen function.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation capabilities.
• Industry knowledge in relevant verticals is preferred.
• Ability to work in a structured, fast-paced delivery environment.

Preferred Attributes

• Exposure to digital transformation or workflow automation projects.
• Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Strong client interaction and facilitation skills.