The IFS Application Consultant is responsible for configuring, implementing, and supporting IFS solutions that enable customers to achieve their business objectives. This role works closely with business stakeholders and project teams to translate requirements into effective system configurations aligned with IFS best practices
The Application Consultant acts as a key delivery team contributor—bridging business processes with system functionality, supporting solution design activities, and ensuring successful execution of ERP consulting, implementations, and upgrades. The objective is to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that meet business needs while minimizing risk and ensuring efficient adoption
We are seeking an Application Consultant who is comfortable working directly with business users and project teams, with strong expertise in IFS Cloud and earlier Apps versions and a proven ability to support delivery across complex ERP initiatives
We have made Professional Services delivery excellence a cornerstone of our strategy. This is an opportunity to contribute to successful IFS implementations across a growing portfolio of strategic customers
HIGHEST PRIORITY COMPETENCIES:
IFS Solution Expertise: Solid functional knowledge of IFS Cloud and earlier IFS Applications versions across relevant modules, with the ability to configure and support solutions aligned to business requirements
Requirements Translation & Configuration: Ability to gather, interpret, and translate business requirements into system configurations, ensuring alignment with standard functionality and project scope
Stakeholder Collaboration: Strong ability to work effectively with business users, functional teams, and technical resources, communicating clearly to support alignment and successful delivery
Cross-Functional Awareness: Understanding of how business processes span across functional areas, with the ability to support coordination and alignment across modules to enable end-to-end workflows
Financial Process Knowledge: Understanding of core financial processes, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and Financial Reporting
IFS Finance Configuration: Experience configuring IFS Finance modules, including chart of accounts, posting controls, financial structures, payment processing, and period management
Financial Data & Controls: Understanding of financial data structures, reconciliation processes, and internal controls to support accurate and compliant financial operations
Reporting & Period-End Processes: Ability to support financial reporting requirements and period-end close activities, ensuring system configurations align with business and regulatory requirements
Cross-Module Financial Integration: Awareness of how financial processes integrate with other functional areas (e.g., Procurement, Projects, Manufacturing), ensuring accurate financial impact and data consistency across transactions
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Gather and analyze business requirements through workshops, interviews, and documentation review, translating findings into functional designs and system configurations
Configure IFS applications to support defined business processes aligned with requirements, scope, and best practices
Support solution design activities with Solution Architects and senior team members, contributing functional expertise
Facilitate and participate in solution workshops to validate requirements and align stakeholders on design decisions
Prepare and maintain functional documentation including configuration details, process flows, and design specifications
Collaborate with technical teams on integrations, data migration, and system extensions
Participate in testing activities including unit testing, integration testing, and UAT
Identify and escalate risks, issues, or design gaps and support resolution efforts
Provide end-user support, training, and knowledge transfer to drive system adoption
Contribute to continuous improvement of delivery practices, templates, and methodologies
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
Proven ERP implementation or support experience in a consulting or Professional Services environment
Strong functional knowledge of IFS Cloud or earlier IFS Applications versions
Experience across ERP implementation phases including requirements, configuration, testing, and deployment
Strong understanding of ERP concepts including business process design, data structures, and configuration
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work in cross-functional, fast-paced consulting environments
Experience supporting documentation and multi-workstream delivery
Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage competing priorities
CULTURE CODE:
Mission-driven and customer-focused
Transparent and accountable
Autonomous, not hierarchical
Committed to mastery and continuous learning
Open to challenging the status quo
Selective about talent and quality
WHY JOIN:
Work with diverse enterprise customers delivering impactful ERP solutions
Contribute directly to solution quality and client success
Join a collaborative Professional Services environment focused on excellence and continuous improvement
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are an organization that values diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including minorities and persons with disabilities.
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Raleigh, NC
Salary
$100,000–$140,000 Per Year
Skills
Acceptance Testingunmatched
Accounts Payableunmatched
Accounts Receivableunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Business Analysisunmatched
Business Processesunmatched
Cloud Applicationsunmatched
Cloud Computingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Consultingunmatched
Continuous Deployment/Deliveryunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Data Migrationunmatched
Data Structuresunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Diversityunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Documentation Reviewunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Operationsunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Fixed Assetsunmatched
General Ledger Accountingunmatched
Help Deskunmatched
Integration Testingunmatched
Knowledge Transferunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Payment Processingunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Flowunmatched
Professional Servicesunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
Requirements Managementunmatched
Requirements Validation/Verificationunmatched
Risk Analysisunmatched
Risk Managementunmatched
Service Deliveryunmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Trainingunmatched
Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
Testingunmatched
Unit Testunmatched
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