Remote Functional Consultant at Zone & Co - ERP — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
This role is fully remote and tagged #LI-Remote, making it a strong candidate for location-independent professionals. Zone & Co operates as a "high-velocity, fully remote, global team" with an explicit emphasis on autonomy — a very positive signal for digital nomads.
Timezone flexibility: The posting does not specify required working hours or a fixed timezone, which suggests a degree of async-friendliness. However, client-facing consulting work (demos, training, support) typically requires overlap with customer timezones. Given the European language bonus (German, French) and a Czechia location hint, expect CET/CEST overlap to be practically necessary — typically 9:00–17:00 Central European Time.
Visa considerations for nomads:
- Czechia: Offers a Freelancer/Trade License visa (Živnostenský list) and EU long-stay visas; as a non-EU national you could explore the Czech digital nomad pathway.
- Portugal (Lisbon): Portugal's D8 Digital Nomad Visa is accessible and cost of living is moderate (~€1,800–2,500/month for comfort). Without a disclosed salary, budget planning requires research.
- Thailand (Bangkok): LTR (Long-Term Resident) visa or tourist visa runs; very low cost of living (~€1,000–1,500/month). CET overlap from Bangkok (UTC+7) means very early mornings for European clients — a real challenge for this client-facing role.
- Colombia (Medellín): Digital nomad visa available; UTC-5 timezone makes European client coverage difficult.
Best nomad bases for this role: Central or Western Europe (Lisbon, Berlin, Warsaw, Tallinn) for easy CET overlap and strong nomad infrastructure.
Zone & Company Software Consulting LLC ("Zone") is the ERP-native AI platform for financial operations, purpose-built for organizations running on Oracle NetSuite. We are redefining how finance teams operate by delivering an AI-powered system that automates, connects, and scales financial workflows directly within the ERP.
As the AI operating system for finance teams in NetSuite, Zone enables more than 4,500 customers worldwide to run smarter, faster, and with greater accuracy. Our platform spans the full financial lifecycle, including Quote-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Treasury, Payroll Management, and Record-to-Report, eliminating manual processes and unlocking real-time financial intelligence.
By embedding intelligence directly into NetSuite, Zone helps finance teams move beyond reactive work to proactive, strategic impact. Learn more at www.zoneandco.com or follow us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/zoneandco.
About the Job:
The Functional Consultant with Zone & Co will be essential in gathering and analyzing client business requirements and translating them into functional specifications and user stories. This role will collaborate closely with technical teams to design and configure solutions that precisely meet client needs, while conducting product demonstrations and training sessions to ensure effective implementation.
As a Functional Consultant, this role will also assist with testing and quality assurance processes to guarantee solutions are error-free and meet all requirements, and will provide ongoing client support, troubleshoot issues, and implement necessary enhancements. Staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, the Functional Consultant will document processes and customizations, and participate in pre-sales activities, including solution presentations and proposal development. Effective communication with clients and internal teams will be key to managing expectations and achieving project milestones.
Responsible for exemplifying excellent customer service and the Company core values, culture, policy and procedures at all times.
What You'll Do:
- Gather and analyze business requirements from customers
- Translate business requirements into functional specifications and user stories
- Collaborate with technical teams to design and configure solutions that meet customer needs
- Conduct product demonstrations and training sessions for customers
- Assist in the testing and quality assurance processes to ensure solutions meet requirements and are error-free
- Provide ongoing support to customers, troubleshooting issues, and implementing enhancements as needed
- Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies relevant to the domain
- Communicate effectively with customers and internal teams to ensure project milestones are met and expectations are managed
- Document processes, configurations, and customisations for future reference
- Participate in pre-sales activities such as solution presentations and proposal development
- Other duties as prescribed — please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- 3+ years of experience in a functional consulting role within the fintech industry
- Experience with enterprise software implementation projects, preferably in areas such as ERP, CRM, or other business applications
- Understanding of business processes and ability to analyse and document complex requirements
- Project management skills
- Excellent communication and client-facing abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Fluency in English required; additional European languages such as German and/or French a plus
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to communicate professionally, both written and verbal
- Effective problem solving and critical thinking skills
Benefits
At Zone, we provide the platform; you provide the grit. We operate as a high-velocity, fully remote, global team where autonomy isn't just a perk, it's the standard. We're looking for self-driven professionals eager to navigate the complexities of a unique SaaS environment and take full command of their professional evolution.
We ditch micro-management for high-trust flexibility, ensuring you have the space to innovate and scale. Our benefits are built to fuel this lifestyle, supporting your life beyond the screen so you can focus on making a global impact. Explore our offerings at https://www.zoneandco.com/careers.
Join Our Global Mission
Zone & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We thrive on unique perspectives and strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Here, your identity is valued, and your talent is the only limit to your growth. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, orientation, age, disability, or any other protected factor.
Employment Terms
United States: Employment with Zone is "At-Will", meaning either party may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law. This job description does not constitute an employment contract or guarantee of continued employment. Duties and responsibilities may evolve as the company grows and may change at any time with or without notice.
Non-US Jurisdictions: This position is offered as a Fixed-Term or Permanent Contract based on your country of residence. Employment is subject to a written contract which outlines specific notice periods, probationary terms, and statutory entitlements.
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