Global NetSuite ERP Lead
About Modaxo
Modaxo is a global collective of technology companies that helps people move around their communities. With more than 50 companies representing 34 brands, Modaxo comprises 5,000 people, operating in 37 countries around the world, all focused on People Transportation
As an employer we are committed to cultivating a friendly and exciting working environment, with huge emphasis on employee engagement. We can offer the sense of social community often associated with a small, local business; combined with the expected advantages of working for a far larger employer: great benefits; dedication to identifying talent; and persistent investment in staff development
Modaxo seeks to grow every business we own and to add several new acquisitions to the collective every year. We are a ‘buy & hold forever’ investor, meaning that our collective grows in scale, complexity and interest every yea
r.
“Modaxo’s expertise, global bench strength, and singular focus on People Transportation make it a great home for technology companies that share our vision to efficiently move the world’s people” – Bill Delaney, CEO, Moda
xo.
Job Pur
pose
The role involves overseeing the implementation of the Netsuite Finance ERP system globally. The project is already well underway and is now ready to benefit from global coordination and best prac
tice.
There will notably be liaison with key NetSuite leaders in Europe and North America to ensure consistency of set ups and approach across the Netsuite Instance and to provide advice on implementations as required, anywhere in the world. Central processes will be developed to meet the requirements of all Portf
olios.Liaise with external partners who assist in implementation and management of the s
ystem.
This role involves some travel globally. You could expect to travel 1-2 times per Quarter. This role is a remote role based in the UK or I
reland.
Managing the P
* latform Review the NetSuite set-up of the existing Live Legal Entities. Look for opportunities to standardise the way we work and notably standardise the use of Fields and Pr
* ocesses.Prepare standard procedure documentation that can be then used and modified to local needs in
* each BU.Document and Implement central processes for management of Netsuite, for example : monthly and quarterly close routines, inter-company, fx, attrition report
* ing etc.Configure workflows and troubleshoot issues within finance appli
* reports and templates for use ac
* ross BUsMaintain interface to Corporate Consolidat
* ion ToolAs a super-user provide training to other NetSuit
* e users.Advise users on Best Practice, propose solutions and advice on other Netsuite modules or add-ons that could add value, improving efficiency and/or better re
* porting.Work with the Finance Teams to resolve day-to-day problems. Liaise with Netsuite as r
* equired.Working with the Portfolio teams, ensure control of the Chart of Accounts is ma
* intainedParticipate in the Steering Committee (both internal and with Netsuite and/or other Pa
* rtners).Proactive advice on areas for improvement or deve
* lopment.Provide advice on Integration of new acquisitions, notably on accounting issues – for example integrations to BCP, Chrome River, Adaptive and other third-party
* systems.Support Compliance and audit activities by ensuring proper controls and documentation are ma
* intainedProvide Support to Netsuite Users, manage
tickets.
Implem
* entationsOur aim is that all/most Legal Entities will be LIVE on Netsuite by the en
* d of 2026Our aim will be to implement Netsuite in any new acquisition within 6 months of acq
* uisition.Our aim is to reduce our dependence on (and costs from) external partners for these implementations: build core-competence in new implementations, streamline and automate as many processes as possible, leverage the fact that we may be doing 3-6 of these each year to learn and develop world-class implementation f
* ramework.Partner with the Local Finance Teams to track and oversee the implementation. Advise on NetSuite best
pract
* ice.
OtherWhilst this position is focused on Netsuite there could be a requirement going forward to work on other system implementations and integrations f
or Finance
Personal Sp
* ecificationExtensive experience of implementing Netsuite ERP in Busi
* ness Units.Knowledge of other financial systems is an advantage, especially Workday Adaptiv
* e Planning.Good financial accounting und
* erstanding.Strong organisational skills. Ability to work independently. Project management skills, qualification and/or experience are an
* advantage.Hands-on approach – able to operate at a senior, advisory level; but also prepared to roll up sleeves and jump in where appropriate to maximis
* e progress.Self starter, ability to take
* to build trust relationships with other members of the Finance and IT teams in a virtual e
nvironment.