Sage X3 Functional Consultant (Finance)

About Net at Work

Founded in 1996, Net at Work is one of North America’s largest technology advisors and solution providers for small and mid-size businesses. Our award-winning consultancy offers a rich portfolio of next-generation technology, industry expertise, implementation and managed services to help organizations derive value from the transformative benefits of technology.

Through the integration of ERP, HCM and/or CRM solutions, Net at Work offers unique, industry-specific solutions and operation platforms that enable companies to compete more effectively in today’s digital economy. For more information, visit www.netatwork.com.

About this Position

The Sage X3 Functional Consultant’s (FC) role is to plan, design, develop, and launch efficient information and operations systems in support of core organizational functions for Net at Work’s clients. Using both business and technical skills, the FC works directly with customers to identify business requirements with enough detail and clarity to allow technical solution proposal development. The FC will apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve systems issues in order to maximize the benefit of IT systems investments. Additionally, the FC works with the sales team to develop and close service projects and maintain customer relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and ease of ongoing support.

Job Responsibilities

SOW Activities and Delivery of Projects

• Conduct analysis of client business processes and functional requirements.
• Prepares appropriate documentation to communicate and validate the information.
• Analyze data, evaluate existing application products, and recommend efficient, cost-effective solutions that support client business processes and functional requirements.
• Document functional requirements, workflow, and system specifications.
• Become familiar with the functions of client’s key systems in order to easily identify integration points and make recommendations.
• Delivery of all projects in a defined area; ensure projects are completed at or ahead of schedule, costs are managed to budget, and customer expectations are exceeded.
• Ensure project deliverables meet and/or exceed client expectations.
• Work with clients throughout system testing and product acceptance phases to ensure quality and customer satisfaction.
• Manage and support relationships and configure solutions for existing clients. This includes handling questions, solving problems, writing reports, as well as ensuring the client’s general satisfaction with the software and the company.
• Promote value billing and efficiency in service delivery.

Functional Product Expertise

• Develop subject matter expertise on Sage X3.
• Apply technical and business knowledge to analyze client requirements and match them to system functionality.
• Perform gap analysis, identify options, and make recommendations on best methods to address gaps including customization, third-party products, process changes and/or other industry best practices.
• Complete required training and development regarding product versions, updates, and changes within the assigned time frame.

Industry and Best Practice Expertise

• Develop technical and industry-specific knowledge on an ongoing basis and keep up to date with industry trends and the latest technology solutions.

Knowledge Share with Team and Clients

• Interact with peers and managers to share knowledge, raise critical issues, and suggest process improvements.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with key client/partner/stakeholders to ensure effective communication channels exist and client/partner satisfaction is achieved.
• Proactively seek/create opportunities to participate in client interactions to share knowledge and ensure the highest levels of customer satisfaction are achieved.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, accounting or equivalent work experience required.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of Sage X3 ERP implementation or implementation of similar ERP solutions (Epicor, Infor, Syspro, Chempax, Workday, ProcessPRO, MS Dynamics) or equivalent.
• Must have experience implementing ERP solutions within Financials.
• Experience working with work in progress and cost accounting for manufacturers; experience with inventory balancing for RNI and SNI requirements.
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, required.
• A consulting background with a record of delivering complex software solutions within defined timeframes and budgets.
• Strong business expertise, a keen understanding of business needs, and the ability to ensure technical solutions, strategies, and practices, and deliver business and customer value.
• Ability to effectively document business and technical designs.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Strong relationship and social skills with the ability to build and manage a strategic external industry network.

This is a remote role that will require a minimum of 50% travel to client locations in the US.

Core Competencies

• Organizational Planning: Plans, organizes, schedules, and budgets in an efficient, productive manner. Focuses on key priorities. Effectively juggles multiple projects. Anticipates reasonable contingencies. Pays appropriate attention to detail. Manages personal time well.
• Communication Skills: Communicates well one-on-one, in small groups, and public speaking. Keeps people informed. Writes clear, precise, well-organized documents using appropriate vocabulary, grammar, and word usage.
• Analysis Skills: Identifies significant problems and opportunities. Analyzes problems and people in depth. Relates and compares data from different sources. Determines root causes and subtle relationships among data from various sources. Exhibits a probing mind. Achieves penetrating insights.
• Pragmatism: Generates sensible, realistic, and practical solutions to problems.
• Judgment/ Decision Making: Demonstrates consistent logic, rationality, and objectivity in decision making. Achieves balance between quick decisiveness and slower more thorough approaches, i.e. neither indecisive nor a hip shooter. Shows common sense. Anticipates consequences of decisions.
• Negotiation skills: Achieves favorable outcomes in win/win negotiations.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range: $95,000 to $125,000.

This position is also eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan.

Please note that the quoted pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) experience, including industry or product-specific experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, and/or other applicable laws. 

We provide competitive, affordable, and diverse benefit programs that support your total health – from healthy body to healthy mind. These benefits support you and your family in all aspects of life:

• Health and Welfare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transportation and Parking Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts (with company contribution)
• Retirement Planning (401k with matching contribution)
• Legal Benefits
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Wellness Program Offerings
• Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period based on years of service starting at 15 days annually.
• 8 Paid Holidays per year, including 1 floating holiday.

The compensation and benefits information is accurate of the date of this posting and subject to plan eligibility. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

The Company expects to accept applications for this position until March 14, 2025 but encourages interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. We will review this information and one of our Talent Acquisition professionals will reach out if your background aligns to the positions.

EOE/Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Net at Work is dedicated to unleashing the power and potential of our employees and teams by creating a vibrant and inclusive workplace where each employee can be their best. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We embrace and encourage equitable treatment of our employees and strive to create a work environment free of discrimination at all organizational levels and in all forms. Net at Work recognizes the rights of all individuals to mutual respect and the acceptance of others without biases based on differences of any kind.

Net at Work is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair hiring practices and to creating a welcoming environment for all team members that is free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Net at Work are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.