Abacum Implementation Constulant

We are seeking a skilled Abacum Consultant to lead and support the successful implementation of Abacum’s FP&A platform within our clients organisation. This role will be responsible for project management, system configuration, stakeholder training, data integration support, and workflow optimisation – ensuring a smooth transition from manual processes to a fully integrated financial planning solution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of Abacum, from discovery and configuration to go-live and post-launch support
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and IT teams to understand current workflows, challenges, and data sources
• Configure dashboards, planning models, reporting templates, and forecasting workflows within Abacum
• Integrate data from ERPs, CRMs, HRIS, and BI tools using Abacum’s native connectors or data pipelines
• Conduct user training sessions, create SOPs, and provide documentation for internal teams
• Serve as a bridge between internal stakeholders and the Abacum support team to troubleshoot issues and escalate platform feedback
• Recommend best practices for financial planning, scenario modeling, and version control within the Abacum environment
• Track KPIs and adoption metrics post-implementation to ensure value realization and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Proven experience implementing FP&A tools such as Abacum, Pigment, Anaplan, Cube, or similar
• 3–7 years of experience in financial planning & analysis, finance systems consulting, or ERP/BI implementation
• Strong working knowledge of financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes
• Familiarity with tools such as NetSuite, Salesforce, QuickBooks, Snowflake, Google Sheets, and Excel
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to translate complex finance workflows into scalable software solutions
• Strong project management and change management abilities