Senior NetSuite Functional Consultant

Role: Senior NetSuite Functional Consultant

Location: Mumbai/ Bangalore

Job type: Full time, Permanent (Hybrid)  

Why QS?

At QS, we believe that work should empower you. That’s why we foster a flexible working environment that encourages every employee to own their career whilst thriving personally and professionally. Our company values underpin everything we do – we collaborate, respect and support each other.

It’s our mission to empower motivated people around the world to fulfil their potential through higher education, ensuring that everyone has access to opportunities that change lives.

Our diversity makes us stronger. By sharing our experiences, we learn from one another and achieve more together, driving progress across the sector.

At QS, you’ll be responsible for implementing real change in the international higher education landscape. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that see a positive impact across the business and the wider sector.

We’re confident you’ll feel right at home here. QS was named as one of Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® in the UK (October 2023) – recognition of the respect, trust and appreciation that drive our culture every day.

As a Senior NetSuite Functional Consultant, this is what you’ll be doing:

As Senior NetSuite Functional Consultant of the NetSuite OneWorld ERP system, you will help identify and introduce process enhancements and optimizations, adapting them to the unique business requirements at QS. In addition, Troubleshoot and resolve user issues in a timely and efficient manner driving a culture of best practice throughout.  

You should be enthusiastic about customer service with a passion for improving the employee experience across the organization. 

The ideal candidate should have a strong knowledge of accounting principles, attained from working closely with finance stakeholders to gain a full understanding of their needs. You will have a particular eye for detail and be comfortable in interrogating and analysing large amounts of data 

The candidate will have a proven track record of project delivery. From initial scoping, through design, implementation, testing, and deployment, they will be comfortable communicating with stakeholders from all areas of the business, with an ability to interpret their needs into the most appropriate system-based solutions.  

Where necessary, they will be required to liaise with third-party consultants and developers to communicate our needs, along with managing a pipeline of requirements through our relationship with NetSuite Advanced Customer Support (ACS).  

Role responsibilities

• Lead the configuration and customization of NetSuite to align with business requirements. 

• Implement best practices for optimizing system performance and efficiency 

• A high level of competence building and maintaining saved searches, analytics and reporting. 
• Understand client business processes for Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, Revenue Recognition, Billing, Record to Report, Fixed Assets and other financial processes as needed. 
• Advanced Revenue Management (ARM): Demonstrate proficiency in Advanced Revenue Management (ARM) within NetSuite to ensure accurate and efficient revenue recognition processes. 
• Suite Billing (Preferred): Possess or develop expertise in Suite Billing within NetSuite, contributing to the successful implementation of this functionality  
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into NetSuite requirements 

• Utilize the Release Preview environment to test forthcoming releases and manage our two Sandbox accounts. 

• Manage and build workflows to enhance business processes. Drive longer-term enhancement projects by analysing requirements, developing and maintaining reporting needs and collaborating across multiple departments such as Finance, Marketing, Operations, and Sales to develop effective solutions that result in process optimization and efficiency gains 

• Maintain error-free configuration changes to fields, workflows, roles/permissions, page layouts, custom objects, custom record types, reports and dashboards to meet evolving user, department, and organizational needs 

• Ensure system compliance with company policies, procedures and protocols for system standards, customizations and changes 

Key skills and experience 

• Prior experience with NetSuite OneWorld. 
• Proficiency in Advanced Revenue Management (ARM) within NetSuite 
• Familiarity with Netsuite SuiteBilling or any other subscription-based Billing system within NetSuite
• Experience reporting and analysing data using reporting tools such as Tableau, Workday Adaptive planning 
• Understanding of accounting concepts and integrations between HubSpot/Salesforce CRM and NetSuite applications is a plus 
• Strong project management and organizational skills, ability to prioritize several tasks concurrently 
  
• Effective communication, documentation and training skills 
• NetSuite Foundations or NetSuite ERP certification is a preferred 
• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Finance, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus. 

So, who are we and what do we do?

QS is the world leader in higher education services, analytics, insights and intelligence. From consultancy to student mobility, academic partnerships to branding solutions, our services power both institutional and individual success.

We’re behind the world’s most widely read university rankings (Meltwater 2023). Our QS World University Rankings® reach hundreds of millions, shaping decisions and guiding futures.

Since launching in 1990, our impact and influence have only grown. Today, we work with more than 2,000 of the world’s leading higher education institutions, over 12,000 employers, and governments seeking change and socioeconomic development through higher education.

Join QS and you’ll join an 800-strong community of problem-solvers, creators, collaborators and change-makers based in 40+ countries and 11 international offices, including Australia, Malaysia, India, Romania, Singapore, France, Germany, the USA and our headquarters in London.

With every talented new hire, business acquisition and bold initiative, we’re strengthening our reach and delivering even greater value to institutions and learners worldwide. Are you ready to shape the future of higher education?

We take investing in our people very seriously.

As standard you will have: 

• Competitive base salary  
• Access to an annual bonus scheme (for qualifying roles only) 
• 21 days annual leave – increasing to 23 days after 5 years’ service + 8 days casual leave 

• 14 days holiday for the year 2025 
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave  
• Access to Provident Fund and Pension Fund Scheme  
• Group Medical Insurance 
• A vibrant social environment and multicultural and multinational culture 

But that’s not all. Outside of these standard benefits we also offer resources to allow professional growth and wellness initiatives to nurture a healthy mindset:

• Free subscription to the Calm App – the #1 app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation
• A focus on welfare which is led by our global wellness team, with mental health first aiders globally
• Access to a variety of diversity and inclusion initiatives and groups
• Strong recognition and reward programs – including a peer-to-peer recognition platform, quarterly and annual QS Applaud Awards, Connect with your Career annual personal development event
• Support for volunteering and study leave
• Free subscription to LinkedIn learning – with over 5,000 courses and programmes at your fingertips
• Options to join our outstanding global Mentorship programme

Like what you’ve heard? Great, apply now!

As a candidate, we know the application and interview process can be daunting and so it’s important that you have a great experience with us. Our dedicated Talent Team will work hard to ensure you are fully informed at all stages and you are really excited by this opportunity to do meaningful work in the education space.

Equal opportunities

QS Quacquarelli Symonds is proud to be a fair and equal organisation where everyone has the same opportunity to achieve their full potential, irrespective of their background or personal attributes. We celebrate our diversity and believe through sharing our experiences we can learn from one another, be stronger together, and enable our business to thrive.