Finance ERP and AI Technology Expert (Remote U.S.)

Gartner; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research and advisory company is seeking an experienced Analyst to provide business and technology insights to CFO clients. The candidate should have a strong background in finance technology and cloud ERP, and experience working closely with CFOs on large projects. This role involves publishing research and delivering high-quality advisory services to clients.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in finance roles or consulting roles related to cloud ERP projects.
• Strong knowledge of vendor capabilities in finance technology and cloud ERP software.
• Experience working closely with CFOs on finance technology projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in finance technology advising CFO clients.
• Publish research on ERP transformation and finance technology strategies.
• Deliver high-quality advice and maintain client interactions.

Skills

Finance technology insights

Cloud ERP transformation

CFO collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

Master’s degree

Job description

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.

Analysts create must-have insights for our clients through published research and lead client interactions. You will meet with clients every day via video conference, or from the stage at a Gartner event. In every client interaction and every insight you produce, you will help clients solve difficult challenges that lead to better performance.

What you'll do:

• You will 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.
• You will work with a collaborative team of highly experienced analysts to build authoritative research and advice that directly addresses the priorities and challenges of CFOs.
• 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:

• To thrive in this role, it helps if you are obsessed with finance technology and the power of cloud ERP. Gartner analysts are correctly viewed as THE experts.
• Adept at writing insightful and actionable content to CFOs, that supports their strategic goals.
• Excellent collaborator with the ability to quickly build rapport and gain client trust.
• Confident presenter with a high level of CFO executive presence.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to process information quickly and make actionable recommendations.

What you'll need:

• 12+ years of experience working in finance department roles 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, but not limited to, 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.

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