Principal - Manufacturing Finance & Backoffice

Job DescriptionPrincipal - Manufacturing Finance & Backoffice - Infosys ConsultingInfosys Consulting, the management and technology consulting unit of Infosys Ltd, is seeking motivated Manufacturing Industry Consultants. Management Consultants seeking long-term growth and career-enhancing opportunities will find both as part of our team of front-runners in Manufacturing Industry consulting. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 years’ experience in the Manufacturing sector with a strong understanding of one or more of the following industries: Automotive, Aerospace, Defense and Industrial Products. Successful candidates will understand manufacturing, distribution and supply chain for discrete and continuous manufacturing processes, including enabling technologies. A key focus area would be the demonstrated ability to re-imagine manufacturing and help our clients innovate and transform their companies for the future leveraging Industry 4.0, machine learning, AI, IoT and other enabling technologies. The ability to create collaborative partnerships internally and externally is highly desirable. The role also requires practical experience in manufacturing finance and backoffice transformation, including accounting processes, shared services and ERP-enabled operating models. About the RoleAs a Principal, you will lead and manage delivery of consulting engagements, being responsible for quality, budget and staffing, working closely with senior client managers. You will contribute to the firm’s development by guiding and mentoring teams and sharing knowledge. You will be recognized as an expert in your respective domain and contribute to advancing Infosys Consulting’s thought leadership in the industry.Manufacturing Strategy & DesignDevelop manufacturing strategy and implementation roadmaps to help manufacturing companies transform and modernize their factories to improve throughput, improve quality and lower cost of productionSupport business case and roadmap definitions by linking digital capabilities to business value levers/benefitsAssess manufacturing finance and backoffice processes across record-to-report, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, inventory accounting, fixed assets, intercompany accounting and financial closeDefine target operating models, controls, service-delivery structures and implementation roadmaps for finance, accounting and shared-services organizationsConsulting DeliveryLead the design and delivery of client advisory, solution delivery and organizational transformation engagements in standalone projects or as part of wider client programsAdvise clients on strategy and detailed use cases by leveraging insights from industry best practicesLead and manage a team of consultants to develop concise and practical strategies, roadmap and/or re-engineering program recommendations with a clear implementation pathSeek out client input in a structured manner to better understand needs and develop ideas for how to meet those needsCollaborate with clients to define long-term vision, goals and strategiesDirect teams of global consulting, IT professionals & subject matter experts in establishing comprehensive business and functional requirements, then translating those requirements into actionable project initiatives with associated metricsPlay a key liaison and coordinator between the business, IT, senior management, vendor teams and other members of the change programsLead ERP-enabled finance transformation from process assessment and business requirements through solution design, testing, data conversion, cutover and adoptionAdvise clients on chart of accounts, ledgers, legal entities, business units, costing, subledger-to-general-ledger integration, master data and financial reporting Practice DevelopmentProvide insights on new and emerging manufacturing best practices and contribute to the development of service offeringsWork with other practice members to support Infosys Consulting thought leadership activities and develop innovative assets, including differentiated points of view and methodologiesBuild social networks that enable knowledge and information flow and stay abreast of market trends and how manufacturing companies need to respondPrepare thought papers and participate in industry conferences and forumsContribute to practice growth and vitality through roles such as recruitment, training and retentionPeople ManagementCoach and develop junior team members to deliver quality results and promote professional development Business DevelopmentLead small, medium sized sales pursuits and business development activities ranging from creation of client proposals to formulating commercial constructs / contractsDevelop and build relationships at senior management and CXO levelsFormulate and present Infosys Consulting propositions and service offeringsBasic QualificationsBachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent requiredMinimum 12 years of relevant experience with at least 3-5 years of management consulting experience at a top-tier consulting firm or manufacturing company5-7 years of experience in working on one or more of the following areas – Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Technology5+ years of experience in accounting, finance operations or backoffice transformation, with working knowledge of financial statements, period-end close, reconciliations, internal controls and management reportingHands-on consulting or program experience with a leading ERP platform such as Oracle Cloud ERP / Oracle E-Business Suite, SAP S/4HANA or an equivalent enterprise finance platformWorking knowledge of design thinkingDemonstrated ability in defining, mobilizing and delivering complex programs in large organizationsStrong background of leading teams, comprising both business and IT specialistsA demonstrable ability to turn business requirements into technology solutions with the commercial acumen to create supporting business casesExcellent presentation and facilitation skills with ability to build relationships at senior management and CXO levelsMust be willing and able to travel up to 80%, depending on client requirementsLive within 2 hours’ drive time or be willing to relocate to one of the following Infosys hub offices – Chicago, IL, Indianapolis, Dallas, Houston, Philadelphia and New Jersey.Ability to travel extensivelyCandidates authorized to work for any employer in the United States without employer-based visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. Infosys is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this role at this time.Preferred QualificationsMBA or equivalent advanced degreeGood depth of knowledge in one or more manufacturing domain areas – production planning, production (continuous, discrete), supply chain, quality, sourcingCPA, CMA or equivalent accounting qualification is preferredDepth in one or more ERP finance areas, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Fixed Assets, Project Accounting, Cost Accounting, Tax or ConsolidationExperience designing global or regional shared-services / backoffice models, including governance, service levels, controls, process ownership and transition planningExperience leading programs where stakeholder engagement is a key requisite to achieving successful program/project deliveryProven ability to deliver under tight deadlines and challenging constraintsAbility to collaborate within the firm and leverage existing resourcesWorking knowledge of agile methodologiesDemonstrate thought leadership, ability to conceptualize and drive new solution service offerings and take them to marketAbility and willingness to work as part of a cross-cultural team including flexibility to support multiple time zones when necessaryThe total annual compensation for this role is between $154,375 to $193,125major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin">EEO/About UsBenefitsAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Infosys employee you are also eligible for the following benefits:Medical/Dental/Vision/Life InsuranceLong-term/Short-term DisabilityHealth and Dependent Care Reimbursement AccountsInsurance (Accident, Critical Illness , Hospital Indemnity, Legal)401(k) plan and contributions dependent on salary levelPaid holidays plus Paid Time OffAbout Us Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.EEO Infosys provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.Work LocationHouston, TX, Indianapolis, IN, Lisle, IL, Philadelphia, PA, Richardson, TX, Somerset, NJCountryUSAState / Region / ProvinceIllinois, Indiana, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, TexasCompanyITL USA Interest GroupInfosys Limited DomainManufacturingSkillsetProcess|Consulting processes|Technology Consulting process Job RolePrincipal - Business ConsultingAuto req ID: 152817BR