Associate Consultant

NETWOVEN INC • Pleasanton, CA

2d • $65,000 - $95,000 • Remote

About The Position

Netwoven is seeking a motivated and analytical Associate Consultant or Consultant to join its Business Applications practice. The role is suited to a recent college graduate or early-career professional with an undergraduate degree or MBA and an educational or professional background spanning finance, business, and technology.

The Associate Consultant works with clients and Netwoven consulting teams to understand business processes, gather and document requirements, analyze financial and operational data, support Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform projects, and assist with implementing technology solutions. The role collaborates with project managers, functional consultants, solution architects, and delivery teams in the United States and India, providing hands-on exposure to business application implementations, data analysis, testing, project delivery, artificial intelligence, and client consulting.

The position is remote in the United States and involves travel up to 20%, depending on client and project requirements. The successful candidate is curious, detail-oriented, comfortable working with numbers and technology, and able to communicate effectively with business and technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, information systems, computer science, data analytics, engineering, or a related field.
• Undergraduate degree or MBA from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated interest in technology consulting, enterprise software, financial systems, digital transformation, or business process improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, charts, data organization, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain financial or technical information clearly and professionally.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a remote consulting environment.
• Ability to collaborate with clients and geographically distributed teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%, depending on client and project requirements.
• Must be located in the United States and authorized to work permanently in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Internship, academic project, or early-career experience involving finance, accounting, consulting, enterprise applications, data analytics, or technology.
• Exposure to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Finance and Operations, Customer Engagement, or another ERP or CRM platform.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, or Dataverse.
• Experience using generative AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or Claude for research, analysis, documentation, or productivity.
• Familiarity with SQL, financial modeling, data visualization, or business-process mapping.
• Experience participating in case competitions, consulting projects, finance clubs, technology organizations, or similar academic activities.
• CAPM, Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals, Dynamics 365 Fundamentals, Business Central, or Power BI certification.
• Interest in pursuing additional Microsoft certifications after joining Netwoven.

Responsibilities

• Document business requirements, workflows, process maps, meeting notes, decisions, risks, and action items.
• Support data collection, cleansing, mapping, validation, and migration activities.
• Create and maintain project documentation, status reports, presentations, testing materials, and user guides.
• Assist with system configuration, business-process validation, and user acceptance testing.
• Track project activities, issues, risks, dependencies, and deadlines.
• Coordinate with consultants and delivery team members in the United States and India.
• Use Microsoft Copilot and other approved AI tools to draft meeting summaries, requirements, test scripts, project documentation, and data-analysis materials.
• Research Microsoft technologies, industry trends, and potential solutions to client business challenges.
• Help prepare client presentations, demonstrations, project estimates, proposals, and statements of work.
• Support client training, solution adoption, and post-implementation activities.
• Complete Microsoft training and certifications relevant to the position.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) and HSA options.
• Unlimited paid time off and paid holidays.
• Professional development opportunities and employee recognition programs.
• A fun, friendly, and supportive work environment committed to work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level