Job Description
Plex Manufacturing Finance & ERP Implementation Consultant
Position Summary
We are seeking a senior Plex Manufacturing Finance and ERP Implementation Consultant to support a multi-entity SAP-to-Plex migration across Europe and North America. This consultant will serve as a bridge between Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and IT teams, helping ensure accurate system configuration, clean data migration, and successful adoption of Plex within a manufacturing environment.
The ideal consultant will combine deep Plex ERP experience with strong manufacturing accounting knowledge, including cost accounting, inventory valuation, purchasing variances, and financial process design. This individual will work closely with controllers, finance leadership, and operational stakeholders to identify gaps, resolve issues, and support implementation activities through go live and stabilization.
Key Responsibilities
Support SAP-to-Plex migration activities across multiple manufacturing and finance entities
Assist with manufacturing costing setup, validation, and testing
Analyze and resolve inventory, cost accounting, and financial data discrepancies
Review and validate standard costing methodologies, overhead allocations, inventory valuation, and purchasing variances
Support SCAR reporting setup, validation, troubleshooting, and user adoption
Assist with vendor master data review, cleanup, governance, and process controls
Support chart of accounts mapping, financial reporting, and statutory reporting requirements
Participate in data migration planning, validation, reconciliation, and testing efforts
Work directly with plant controllers, cost accountants, finance teams, and operational leadership to define and document business requirements
Facilitate user acceptance testing, issue resolution, process documentation, and end user training
Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend best practices based on prior Plex implementation experience
Serve as a trusted advisor during implementation and post go live stabilization activities
Required Experience
7+ years of Plex ERP experience
Multiple Plex implementation, rollout, or migration projects within manufacturing environments
Strong manufacturing finance and cost accounting background
Experience supporting inventory valuation, standard costing, variance analysis, and month end close activities
Experience working with purchasing, inventory control, supply chain, and production teams
Experience supporting data migration and ERP conversions
Ability to work independently with both business and technical stakeholders
Strong communication, training, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Experience
SAP to Plex migration experience
Automotive or industrial manufacturing experience
Experience supporting European manufacturing operations
Knowledge of SCAR reporting and quality processes
Experience with multi-site or multi-country ERP deployments
Familiarity with US GAAP and international manufacturing accounting practices
Ideal Backgrounds
Plex Manufacturing Finance Consultant
Plex Cost Accounting Consultant
Manufacturing Controller with Plex experience
Plex Functional Consultant with strong Finance and Supply Chain expertise
Manufacturing ERP Consultant with SAP and Plex experience
If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high
for you, we invite you to apply to this job and email your resume to slewis@venteon.com.
We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.
At Venteon, our talent acquisition team is proud to provide our clients with the most qualified Accounting & Finance, Engineering and IT talent in the industry today.'
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Troy, MI |
| Industry | Accounting and Auditing Services |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Website | http://www.venteon.us.com/ |
About Company
At Venteon, we are experts in providing Executive Search and Staffing services in Accounting & Finance, Engineering, Technology, Sales & Marketing and Advertising with the following options:
Direct Placement / Executive Search
Contract
Contract-to-Direct
Project Based Solutions
We Deliver the Right Solutions:
Our recruiters are experienced in finding the right candidates for your position. Through active recruiting within our vast network (both locally and nationally), we source qualified candidates that have the exact experience necessary to make an immediate impact.
Our goal is to make the right placement the first time. We spend a great deal of time matching the right candidate with the right opportunity. Once a placement is made, we implement an ongoing quality control program to ensure the satisfaction of both parties. We believe that being proactive in this process enables us to provide a high level of success in our placement process.
We Build Long-Term Partnerships:
Our professional staff will learn about your business, culture, and work environment in order to understand the requirements and skills needed for your open position. We then tailor our search to these specific requirements and efficiently address your critical hiring needs. Our dedication to nurturing long-term, trust-based relationships with both clients and candidates is the reason for our success.
Skills
- Accountingunmatched
- Accounting Closeunmatched
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Automotive Manufacturingunmatched
- Best Practicesunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Consultingunmatched
- Cost Accountingunmatched
- Customer Acquisitionunmatched
- Data Cleaningunmatched
- Data Migrationunmatched
- ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
- Financeunmatched
- Financial Controlunmatched
- Financial Operationsunmatched
- Financial Planningunmatched
- Financial Reportingunmatched
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
- Inventory Costsunmatched
- Inventory Managementunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Manufacturing Costunmatched
- Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
- Operational Supportunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Process Control Engineeringunmatched
- Process Developmentunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Procurement Managementunmatched
- Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
- Reconciliationunmatched
- Regulatory Reportsunmatched
- Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
- SAPunmatched
- SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP)unmatched
- Standard Costingunmatched
- Supply Chainunmatched
- Supply Chain Operationsunmatched
- System Migrationunmatched
- Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
- Validation Planunmatched
- Validation Testingunmatched
- Variance Analysisunmatched
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