ERP Architect & Engagement Lead at Accordion

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Private Equity, Finance, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years’ experience in an ERP consulting environment
  • Minimum 3+ years’ experience at a reputable NetSuite partner firm, end-user company and/or related technical consulting firm – with hands on experience in the implementation of the system
  • Experience in leading end to end ERP implementations of NetSuite
  • Strong understanding of ERP concepts, business processes, and industry-specific requirements
  • Proficiency in talking about ERP solutions from a functional perspective, particularly Finance processes
  • A good understanding of the wider ERP landscape (Workday, Dynamics, Sage, SAP)
  • Experience leading or being part of ERP system selection engagements
  • Prior experience developing business requirements documents and ERP/Finance transformation projects
  • Ability to confidently discuss architecting ERP and wider technology landscapes with clients (peripheral systems/tools e.g. HR, T&E, CRM, BI & middleware)
  • A self-starter with a strong work ethic
  • A leader of others; you lead by example
  • A strong team player, able to work with team members across all levels
  • Able to effectively communicate complex concepts

Responsibilities

  • Work with leading technologies to improve the effectiveness of the office of the CFO
  • Work alongside finance and accounting organizations to define business requirements for data solutions
  • Architect complex finance systems landscapes
  • Formulate recommendations that enable leadership teams to make informed business decisions
  • Collaborate within a dynamic team environment across all Accordion service lines and geographies
  • Manage and/or support NetSuite implementation projects either from a functional perspective or project oversight
  • Lead ERP selection engagements, conducting market scans, working with vendors directly and advising clients on most suitable options for their business
  • Raise Accordion CFO technology capability awareness within the marketplace through attending conferences and vendor roadshows
  • Regularly and extensively travel across Europe to work with clients in the relevant jurisdictions

Skills

ERP
CPM
Analytics
Data Integration
RPA
CFO Technology
Financial Consulting
Business Process
Private Equity

Accordion

Financial consulting for private equity

About Accordion

Accordion provides financial consulting services and technology solutions specifically for the private equity sector. Their main product, Maestro, is a technology platform that helps private equity firms standardize and enhance their value creation strategies. Accordion's consultants collaborate closely with management teams to improve the finance function, ensuring that projects are executed flawlessly. Unlike other consulting firms, Accordion focuses solely on the needs of the CFO's office within private equity, allowing them to offer specialized insights and practices. The company's goal is to drive value creation for their clients by combining expert consulting with effective technology solutions.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
$25KTotal Funding
PRE_SEEDCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise Software, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Accordion faces increased competition from other fintech consulting firms.
Rapid technological changes may challenge Accordion's integration capabilities.
Accordion's reliance on private equity clients makes it vulnerable to market downturns.

Differentiation

Accordion focuses exclusively on the Office of the CFO for private equity firms.
Maestro platform institutionalizes private equity value creation, unique in the consulting space.
Accordion combines financial consulting with technology enablement, offering a comprehensive service suite.

Upsides

Accordion's acquisition of Merilytics enhances its data and analytics capabilities.
Strategic growth investment from Charlesbank and Motive Partners accelerates Accordion's expansion.
Increased demand for digital transformation in private equity aligns with Accordion's services.

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