Senior, Business Solutions Consultant

Forterro forterro.com Open · verified Sep 25, 2026

Hybrid Ashburn Full-time Senior Solutions & Sales Engineering

At a glance

Senior Solutions & Sales Engineering role at Forterro. Ashburn · full-time.

Pay not stated

RoleSolutions & Sales Engineering

SenioritySenior

LocationAshburn

WorkplaceHybrid

EmploymentFull-time

PostedApr 30, 2026 · 4mo ago

Role brief

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What you'll do

Lead finance workstreams for Abas implementations, from process design through go-live and stabilization
Translate manufacturing finance needs into integrated Abas designs covering production, supply chain, and logistics
Advise customers on costing, WIP, variance analysis, inventory valuation, and financial reporting
Coordinate with project teams while giving the Project Manager updates on progress, risks, and results
Contribute to tenders, scope estimates, and implementation proposals during pre-sales

What you bring

A degree in Accounting, Finance, IT, Operations Management, or Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
At least three years as a Business Solution Consultant or five years using ERP systems in manufacturing finance or controlling
Hands-on knowledge of manufacturing costing, inventory valuation, and finance links to production
Understanding of Make-to-Order, Make-to-Stock, and Engineer-to-Order operating models
Strong analysis and communication skills for turning finance needs into ERP designs and engaging senior stakeholders

Who this fits

You’ll suit a senior consulting role that combines manufacturing finance expertise with customer-facing ERP design and implementation work. Expect to advise finance leaders, operational stakeholders, and executives while supporting both delivery and pre-sales. The role is hybrid in Ashburn, United States, and requires willingness to travel up to forty percent.

From the employer

The Senior, Business Solution Consultant partners with finance leaders, functional managers, and senior executives to define, design, and implement finance-driven solutions within a manufacturing environment. This role has a strong focus on financial processes, controlling, cost accounting, and financial reporting, while ensuring tight integration with production, supply chain, and logistics operations.

The consultant acts as a trusted advisor during Abas implementations, translating complex manufacturing finance requirements into efficient, standardized solutions. This includes leading finance related sub-projects, guiding customers through process transformation, and ensuring best-practice financial governance in manufacturing organizations.

Finance & Controlling Subject Matter Expert for manufacturing environments, including:
- Financial Accounting, Controlling, Cost Accounting
- Product costing, work-in-progress (WIP), variance analysis
- Post-calculation, inventory valuation, and manufacturing cost rollups
- Integration of Finance with Production, Supply Chain, and Logistics
Analyze and consult on end-to-end financial processes with customers, focusing on manufacturing-specific finance requirements
Advise finance leadership and functional stakeholders throughout the change process, ensuring financial transparency, compliance, and control
Identify, promote, and apply manufacturing finance best practices within Abas
Design integrated financial and controlling processes aligned as closely as possible to Abas standard functionality; define functional enhancements where required
Prepare customers for go-live from a finance and controlling perspective and support financial activities during go-live and stabilization
Collaborate closely with cross-functional project team members and report progress, risks, and outcomes to the Project Manager
Support pre-sales activities including processing tenders, estimating scope, and preparing implementation proposals with a strong finance focus

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, IT, Operations Management, or Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
Minimum 3 years as a Business Solution Consultant or 5+ years as an ERP user, with strong hands-on finance or controlling experience in a manufacturing environment
Proven expertise in manufacturing finance concepts, including costing methods, inventory valuation, and financial integration with production processes
Solid understanding of manufacturing models such as Make-to-Order, Make-to-Stock, and Engineer-to-Order
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate finance requirements into ERP system designs
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage finance executives and operational stakeholders alike
High customer orientation with a structured, solution-driven consulting approach
Willingness to travel up to 40%