Finance ERP and Technology Expert

Finance ERP and Technology Expert (Remote EMEA or Canada)Gartner is looking for an Analyst to provide business and technology insights to CFO clients. 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 understand challenges CFOs face across the strategy, readiness, deployment and post go-live phases of cloud ERP transformation, as well as embedded AI capabilities of vendors and the benefits 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.What you’ll doServe 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.Collaborate with a team of experienced analysts to build authoritative research and advice addressing CFO priorities and challenges. Focus on helping CFO clients understand technology impact on the finance function and selecting the best-fit cloud ERP vendors based on their use cases and needs.Deliver high-quality advice through face-to-face and video-based presentations and discussions with clients.Stay ahead of the curve on cloud ERP business case building, vendor evaluation and selection, embedded AI capabilities, program governance, implementation, go-live readiness and post go-live management.Who you areObsessed with finance technology and the power of cloud ERP; you understand markets, vendors, trends, and process best practices.Adept at writing insightful and actionable content for CFOs that supports strategic goals.Excellent collaborator with the ability to quickly build rapport and gain client trust.Confident presenter with CFO executive presence; prior speaking engagements are a plus.Analytical thinker who can process information quickly and make actionable recommendations.Willing to challenge conventional norms and views.What you’ll need12+ years of experience in finance department roles or consulting roles supporting and leading large cloud ERP projects transforming finance and accounting processes.Strong knowledge of trends, innovations, and vendor capabilities in finance technology and cloud ERP, including AI capabilities.Experience working with CFOs and senior finance leaders to build buy-in for finance technology projects, including cloud ERP upgrades, mapping needs to outcomes, and delivering roadmaps on time and budget.Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting; CPA or equivalent certification preferred. Master’s degree preferred.Ability to travel regionally and globally.About Gartner Finance PracticeThe Gartner Finance Practice provides frame-breaking research for CFOs on initiatives such as growth investment, cost structure, finance technology optimization, finance function strategy and org design, and planning, budgeting and forecasting. The team works with 1,500+ client organizations across major industry verticals worldwide.Gartner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with a disability. Contact Human Resources for accommodations.Job Requisition ID: 96984 #J-18808-Ljbffr