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

Gartner • TX

130d • $152,000 - $190,000

About The Position

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. They will have a deep understanding of the challenges CFOs face across the strategy, readiness, deployment and post go-live phases of cloud ERP transformation, the embedded AI capabilities of vendors and rich set of innovative ideas for the benefits that ERP applications can bring to finance functions. 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Ability to conduct occasional travel, regionally and globally.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with speaking engagements.
• 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.
• Willing to challenge conventional norms and views.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• 401k match up to $7,200 per year
• Opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
• Highly competitive compensation
• Disproportionate rewards for top performers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree