Finance Consultant

MRI Software; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

MRI Software is looking for a Professional Services Consultant to join their team in South Africa, Wes-Kaap. In this role, you'll work closely with housing providers to implement and optimize software solutions that improve operational efficiency and community outcomes.

Your responsibilities include understanding client needs, configuring software solutions, leading implementation efforts, and delivering training sessions. The ideal candidate will have experience in consulting or finance software, excellent communication skills, and a methodical approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Experience in a consulting or client-facing role within enterprise software environments.
• Solid understanding of core finance processes like general ledger and financial reporting.
• Strong functional and technical acumen.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of client models and provide advisory.
• Design solutions that align with client workflows.
• Lead implementation and integration of software solutions.
• Develop and deliver engaging training sessions.

Skills

Experience in consulting or client-facing roles

Understanding of core finance processes

Ability to translate requirements into software solutions

Strong communication and presentation skills

Job description

Professional Services Consultant – Enterprise Finance Software

Join MRI Software as a Professional Services Consultant and help our clients deliver better outcomes through technology. You’ll work with housing providers to implement and optimise software solutions that support critical services, improve operational efficiency, and ultimately make a difference to communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Domain understanding and client advisory:
  • Develop an understanding of client operating models, processes, and challenges.
  • Provide practical guidance on how software solutions can support business outcomes and improve service delivery.
• Solution design and configuration:
  • Work closely with clients to design solutions that align to their workflows and operational needs.
  • Configure and tailor software to meet client‑specific requirements.
• Implementation and integration:
  • Lead the implementation and integration of software solutions, ensuring smooth adoption within client organisations.
  • Provide hands‑on guidance and practical support throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Training and documentation:
  • Develop and deliver engaging training sessions for end users and client teams.
  • Produce clear, structured documentation to support adoption, ongoing use, and knowledge transfer.

Requirements

• Experience in a consulting, implementation, or client‑facing role within enterprise or finance software environments; or equivalent hands‑on experience working within finance or accounting operations.
• Solid understanding of core finance processes, such as general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Ability to understand client finance requirements and translate these into practical, configurable software solutions.
• Strong functional and technical acumen, with the ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear and accessible way.
• Organised and methodical, with a pragmatic and commercially aware approach to delivery.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability and willingness to develop deeper knowledge of client‑specific regulatory or industry contexts where required.

MRI is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity across all backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military, veteran status and more. We believe that Belonging is a direct result of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Those values are woven into the fabric of who we are and are foundational to our continued success. Come and see for yourself.