Senior JD Edwards; JDE Functional Consultant – Finance

Position: Senior JD Edwards (JDE) Functional Consultant – Finance
Location: City of Edinburgh

Senior JD Edwards (JDE) Functional Consultant – Finance

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Company Description

For over 28 years,
Version 1 has partnered with leading global brands to deliver digital, cloud, and enterprise application solutions that drive business success. We are proud to be recognised as:

• Oracle Innovation Partner of the Year 2023 (EMEA)
• Microsoft Global Partner of the Year (Modernising Applications)
• AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year (EMEA)
• One of the Best Workplaces for Women in the UK & Ireland (2023)

With 3,500+ people and revenues exceeding €347m/£302m
, Version 1 is a market leader in Oracle, Microsoft, and AWS consulting services – and one of the fastest‑growing digital consultancies in Europe.

Job Description

Step into a role where your JDE expertise truly matters. We’re looking for an experienced JD Edwards Functional Consultant who brings deep Finance knowledge and a passion for service excellence — someone who wants to make a real impact, have a voice, and grow into a leadership role.

In this position, you’ll do far more than keep the lights on. You’ll lead functional direction, shape process improvements, guide and mentor others, and operate as a trusted expert to both the business and our customers. You’ll have the opportunity to work hands‑on with JDE modules, influence how service delivery evolves, and play a visible part in driving continuous improvement across our ERP ecosystem.

This is a role with real ownership — where your ideas will be listened to, your expertise will be valued, and your development will be supported. You’ll work in a collaborative, customer‑focused environment, surrounded by strong technical peers, with clear opportunities to expand your leadership responsibilities and take on more strategic direction over time.

What You’ll Do

– Key Responsibilities Functional Consulting & Problem Solving

• Own the analysis, configuration, and enhancement of key JDE Finance modules (AP, AR, GL, FA, Security)
• Translate business requirements into functional solutions and optimised processes
• Conduct gap analyses, recommend improvements, and champion best practice
• Support testing, training, documentation, and user enablement
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure solutions make practical business impact

People Leadership (with room to grow)

• Mentor, guide, and coach team members — supporting their career development
• Assist with resourcing and workload allocation
• Help promote a collaborative, supportive, high‑performance team culture
• Provide input into performance reviews, team planning, and training needs
• Take on increasing people management responsibility as your leadership grows

Service Excellence & ITIL Practices

• Oversee end‑to‑end service delivery across incidents, changes, and problem management
• Ensure SLA & OLA performance by monitoring progress and supporting team actions
• Act as an escalation point for difficult or time‑critical cases
• Use Service Now (or similar ITSM) to manage workflow, compliance, and audit trails
• Participate in the early/late support rota (covering 8am–6pm operations)
• Drive continuous service improvement with a proactive mindset

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent the team in regular customer‑facing sessions
• Build trust through excellent communication, follow‑through, and reliability
• Collaborate with Service Delivery Managers, Account Managers, CNC & technical teams
• Present functional designs, share insights, and provide progress updates

Qualifications What You Bring

• Extensive hands‑on JDE experience (Finance modules essential)
• A background as a team lead, supervisory, or mentoring capacity
• Strong understanding of finance processes and operational workflows
• Experience with Service Now, Jira, or similar IT service platforms
• Solid grasp of ITIL methodology and service management principles
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic workload
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills
• Collaborative, proactive, and driven by service quality and customer satisfaction

Bonus Skills (Nice To Have)

• JDE certifications
• ITIL Foundation or above
• Experience in ERP migrations or upgrades
• Knowledge of integrations with other business systems

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