Anyone here moved from Accounts Receivable into a NetSuite / ERP role?
Hi everyone, I want to ask for some career advice from people working in ERP or NetSuite-related roles.
I’m currently working in Accounts Receivable and use NetSuite everyday. Recently I noticed that the part of my job I enjoy the most isn’t really the AR work itself, but the system side of things like making saved searches, building reports, figuring out workflows, and trying to make processes more efficient. It honestly made me interested in eventually moving into a NetSuite or ERP-focused career path, maybe as a consultant, admin, functional analyst, or support role.
The problem is I don’t have direct consultant experience yet, only user experience from the finance side. I’m planning to study more seriously and hopefully get certifications in the future, but I’m wondering if that’s enough to at least get my foot in the door.
For people already in the field:
Is it possible to transition from AR/FinOps into ERP roles?
Would certifications help even without direct implementation experience?
What roles should I realistically aim for first?
Would really appreciate hearing from anyone who made a similar move. Thanks!