Principal, Enterprise Packaged Solutions in London

BTVK Advisory is a leading advisory firm whose specialized professionals guide clients through an ever-changing business world, helping them win now and anticipate tomorrow. BTVK Advisory, and its affiliated entities, have operations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. BTVK Advisory's ultimate parent entity, Baker Tilly US, LLP, is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion.

Baker Tilly professionals on our Digital Team provide management consulting, solution design, and implementation services for mid- to large-size companies and organizations. This fast-paced team is looking for a leader that can guide our team members in understanding complex requirements and translate those into best-practice based designs, work independently or as part of a team, and have a track record of proven success. If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly US (BT), as a Consulting Principal in our Digital Solutions Technology Consulting Practice, focused on Enterprise Packaged Solutions in the IFS business systems space serving clients in the UK, US, and globally.

You will work with firm leadership and our associates to serve clients and build the business, having a direct impact on the firm's success. You will be a valued mentor and coach to a group of talented staff, utilizing your expertise to help develop their technical and professional skills. As a high growth firm, BT has the ability to provide you with amazing ownership experience working with some of the most entrepreneurial partners in our field. The possibilities with digital transformation are endless and the next phase of our growth is just getting started – come join us and help build something special.

Our IFS Global Practice consists of a cross-disciplined international group of professionals focused on the successful transformative implementation, optimization, and servicing of the IFS suite of business applications for our clients. We take our clients through a transformative and innovative journey through the delivery of the IFS business systems, ancillary solutions and management consulting services, allowing them to be the leaders within their respective markets.

You will enjoy this role if:

• You are an expert with ERP Suite of business applications working with Manufacturing and Distribution and asset intensive clients, and want to make an impact to help grow this area.
• You want to work for a leading advisory firm which is growing, growth means more opportunity.
• You are passionate about contributing to your team's professional growth and your continued development, creating endless opportunities now, for tomorrow.

What you will do:

• Be a trusted leader of Baker Tilly's Digital Consulting Practice providing packaged software consulting services to our clients positively impacting your clients.
• Be part of a fast growing, innovative practice where your hard work and creativity can help us continue to build, improve and advance.
• Enable organizations leveraging modern ERP solutions like IFS Cloud.
• Work with a variety of clients, spanning many industries.
• Design and deliver IFS Financial Modules (Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, and Product Costing) with leading practices throughout all phases of an ERP transformation.
• Apply business process and system expertise to bring forth leading practices in the areas of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Chart of Account design/setup, Product Costing methods, Financial Reporting, Sales/VAT taxation, and Consolidations.
• Hands-on formulation of business and functional requirements to set the direction for corresponding solution delivery aligned with business goals.
• Oversee and participate in the configuration of the IFS Cloud solution to bring client requirements to life, lead testing, and training programs as a part of ERP transformations.
• Support robust change management programs to increase adoption for our clients with the IFS Cloud solution.
• Partner with clients to identify project risk and issues. Work together to collaboratively develop and articulate mitigation strategies.
• Development and deployment of implementation methodologies, training, and toolkits through internal initiatives.
• Support sales cycles as needed as a Subject Matter Expert.
• Lead the continuous development of the market offering.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to consultants and client team members.
• Manage client engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met.
• Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with the goal of acquiring new clients, projects, and revenue. Actively participate in request for proposals to pursue additional clients/services for the firm.
• Participates with other service line leadership in developing market positioning and branding, strategy, and messaging.
• Support the growth and development of team members helping associates meet their professional goals along with proactively supporting the recruitment efforts of future team members.
• Demonstrate leadership, initiative, excellent team skills, and high ethical standards.
• Represents the firm at key community events, firm functions, and other meetings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or related field required, Master's or advanced degree highly desired.
• CPA, Chartered Accountant, or other relevant certification(s) highly desired.
• ERP Financial experience required working with Manufacturing/Distribution clients. Minimum of fifteen (15) years of implementation experience implementing financial/accounting modules, in a large-scale professional services firm; a blend of industry and consulting experience will be considered, with five (5+) years of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates required.
• Experience with additional IFS Application modules highly desired (Cost Accounting, Project Accounting, Fixed Assets, Financial Analysis, Group Consolidation); Will consider individuals with other ERP System experience such as SAP/Oracle or related.
• Business expertise in FP&A processes a plus along with strong knowledge of other financial business processes such as Record to Report, Order to Cash, Procure to Pay.
• Excellent analysis skills and the ability to develop processes and methodologies.
• Demonstrated management, analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, communication skills, and highly developed Microsoft Suite skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
• Ability to engage effectively at the business level.