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Core expertise for both pre- and post-go-live projects.
Project Manager
An IFS Project Manager holds a crucial position in supervising the successful implementation of the IFS Financials module. They manage project timelines, allocate resources, and ensure alignment with business objectives. Their duties include requirement analysis, customisation, testing, and training to guarantee seamless integration of financial processes and software, ultimately delivering optimised financial management solutions.
IFS Financial Consultants
An IFS Finance Consultant utilises their proficiency in financial processes and the IFS software to analyse business requirements, configure system settings, and ensure seamless integration. Their objective is to optimise financial operations, enhance reporting capabilities, and ensure compliance with industry standards, ultimately enhancing financial efficiency and decision-making within the company.
IFS Technical Consultants
An IFS Technical Consultant is tasked with implementing and customising the IFS software suite for clients. They analyse business requirements, devise tailored solutions, and configure the IFS platform to optimise processes. Providing technical expertise, they troubleshoot issues and ensure seamless integration, thereby contributing to efficient business operations.
IFS Finance Controller (Reports CFO)
The IFS Financial Controller offers crucial financial expertise, guiding finance projects and ensuring alignment with financial best practices and regulatory compliance. They supervise budgeting, reporting, and financial processes, assisting businesses in optimising financial management and achieving their strategic goals.
IFS Technical Developers
Following the go-live phase of an IFS finance module implementation, an IFS Technical Developer focuses on ongoing system maintenance, enhancements, and troubleshooting. They refine configurations, develop customisations, and resolve technical issues to ensure the software continually aligns with evolving business needs, thereby maintaining the module's efficiency and effectiveness.
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The Requirement
Building the strength of your team with permanent resources can greatly benefit any business aiming to enhance long-term hiring plans with in-house skills. After initially relying on contractors for ERP implementation, the company had already started strategically hiring key professionals for permanent positions. Following the successful recruitment of a new Finance Director, they were ready to expand their internal IFS team.
One of their first priorities was hiring an IFS Finance Process Manager. This role required expertise in IFS financials, along with experience in ERP implementations, data migrations, and process management. Given the scale of the enterprise-wide IFS upgrade project spanning 14 manufacturing sites in the UK and impacting over 3,500 end-users across 96 countries, the chosen IFS Finance Process Manager needed to be market top talent.
Main Objectives:
- Enhance business stability through permanent staffing.
- Successfully upgrade to APPs 10.
- Streamline finance processes.
- Execute data migration from legacy version to the latest solution.
Recruitment Process
Building an Applications Team
Given the project's size and scope, involving multiple in-house applications, our client sought an IFS Financials Process Manager experienced in managing several IFS projects concurrently. In the project's initial phase, this finance expert would ensure all financial aspects were thoroughly tested and verified. Alongside overseeing the implementation, the IFS Specialist would familiarise themselves with the company's processes and action suggested IFS application requirements. Collaboration with other team members was essential for a successful upgrade. Therefore, with the role requirements established, we were able to deliver tailored talent options.
Resource Selection
Within 48 hours, we provided the client with three talent options. Each candidate was a finance expert with prior experience using IFS (from an end-user perspective). After reviewing the profiles, they selected one candidate for a two-stage interview process spanning a week. Upon extending the offer, the candidate started immediately.
Connecting Experts
The hired professional, a contractor transitioning to a permanent role, was an IFS Finance Specialist and qualified accountant with years of experience in IFS and other ERPs (across various projects). With a process-oriented approach and relevant industry knowledge, they were an ideal fit for the position.
TURNAROUND
The Result
With the right person in place, the company stabilised its resource plans. This gave a solid base for their IFS team, which they built upon during the project. They started by focusing on UK manufacturing sites and then expanded internationally, especially by reviewing processes.
The IFS Finance Process Manager they hired affected all manufacturing areas of the business. This helped the company work better and created chances for business growth.
