What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Advantage Financial Consultant position at CGI?
Position Description
CGI Advantage is a unified ERP platform featuring a powerful combination of modern technology and built-for-government solutions. Based on more than 46 years of public sector expertise, the secure, intuitive platform is supported by an active client community that values innovation and access to CGI’s global network of experts.
CGI is seeking an Advantage ERP Financial Functional Consultant to join our team! Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action to meet the needs and balance the interests of our clients, shareholders, communities and one another.
This is a hybrid role requiring two days per week in any CGI office
Your future duties and responsibilities
CGI’s benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.
CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com. You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.
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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.
CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.
CGI Advantage is a unified ERP platform featuring a powerful combination of modern technology and built-for-government solutions. Based on more than 46 years of public sector expertise, the secure, intuitive platform is supported by an active client community that values innovation and access to CGI’s global network of experts.
CGI is seeking an Advantage ERP Financial Functional Consultant to join our team! Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action to meet the needs and balance the interests of our clients, shareholders, communities and one another.
This is a hybrid role requiring two days per week in any CGI office
Your future duties and responsibilities
- Under general guidance of the ERP Financial Functional Lead, the financial functional analyst will be responsible for business process mapping, design, and configuration of the financial portion of the CGI Advantage ERP solution.
- They will participate in the effort to analyze and document requirements and functional designs and review technical designs to ensure that the solution complies with the functional requirements.
- The candidate will also be responsible for fostering positive relationships with our client stakeholders, internal CGI stakeholders and local/global delivery teams.
- Partner with client delivery teams with the implementation of the ERP Financial components of CGI Advantage ERP solution within the public sector.
- Collaborate closely with clients and co-workers to document business processes/requirements, recommend process improvements, configure the financial application for client use, and test the application.
- Responsible for providing status reports to project managers and monitor the timely completion of scheduled tasks
- Balance attention to detail while keeping the big picture in mind.
- 3 years Accounting-related experience or education, public sector preferred but not required
- 3 years of experience implementing ERP software, including experience in requirements gathering and analysis and testing and debugging application issues
- 3 years' experience testing application issues
- Strong problem-solving skills in a complex multi-tiered integrated environment with the ability to understand the inter-relationship between the various components
- Must have the ability to pick up new concepts and ideas quickly using all available resources
- Experience with both Agile and Waterfall implementation methodologies
- Must have good written and verbal communication skills and be able to explain technical concepts in layman s terms when necessary
- Must be able to effectively juggle multiple, often competing, priorities and clients. Solid tracking and prioritization skills a must
- Team-oriented focus, knowledge sharing, professional in all situations (including high stress)
- Ability to work in non-conventional environment with virtual team spanning time zones across the country and in India
- Ability to Travel to client site as needed
- Understanding of state and local government functions
- Data analysis, reporting
- Accounting, Budgeting or Financial background
- Familiarity with SharePoint or similar collaboration tools
- Microsoft Office – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access – Or Equivalent
- CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to: skill set level; experience and training; and licensure and certifications. CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $75,600 -$198,400.
CGI’s benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive insurance options
- Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
- Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Wellness and well-being programs
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.
CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com. You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.
We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Click here to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members.
All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.
CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.
Salary : $75,600 - $198,400
