QAD Business Consultant - Finance

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze financial data, operational metrics, and business requirements.
• Support or lead ERP finance implementations and process improvement initiatives.
• Prepare financial models, cost analyses, and forecasting reports.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory valuation, and production variances.
• Ensure ERP financial data integrity through validation and internal review processes.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and financial reporting optimization.
• Deliver client presentations, documentation, and training sessions.
• Advise leadership teams on financial process improvements and performance drivers (as experience allows).
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to team development when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, MIS, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5–15+ years of finance, QAD ERP, or consulting experience.
• Strong expertise in core finance functions, including:
• Cost Accounting & Product Costing
• Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Fixed Assets
• General Ledger & Financial Reporting
• Balance Sheet and P&L analysis
• Experience supporting ERP systems in manufacturing or product-based environments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience working with executive-level stakeholders preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with manufacturing-focused ERP systems (QAD).
• Industry experience in Life Sciences, Automotive, Electronics, CPG, or Food & Beverage.
• Prior consulting experience.
• Background in a senior finance role (Controller, Director of Finance, etc.) is a plus.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or related certifications preferred.