Salesforce Functional Senior Consultant

About the Team

KPMG Australia's Salesforce Technology Implementation team is a collaborative, multidisciplinary group that brings together deep expertise in industry, strategy, technology, and process. We deliver comprehensive, end-to-end Salesforce solutions that drive meaningful business transformation.

Our team partners closely with clients to help them achieve key outcomes—whether it's enhancing customer experiences, streamlining operations, launching new products, or improving service delivery. Using KPMG's Powered Enterprise methodology, we integrate leading practices, change management, and tailored training to ensure smooth transitions and maximise return on investment.

Our capabilities include:

• Full-spectrum Salesforce implementations—from strategy and design through to deployment.
• Digital lending transformation powered by Salesforce and nCino.
• Diagnostic reviews to optimise and enhance existing Salesforce environments.
• Cybersecurity hardening and risk management tailored for regulated industries.

Purpose

As a Salesforce Functional Senior Consultant at KPMG, you will play a pivotal role in transforming client organisations by designing innovative Salesforce solutions that align with business objectives. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them adopt best practices, leverage out-of-the-box functionality, and deliver customer-centric outcomes that drive measurable value.

Goal

The primary goal of the Salesforce Functional Senior Consultant is to deliver functional, scalable, and innovative Salesforce solutions that empower client organisations to achieve their business goals. You will bridge the gap between business needs and technical capabilities, ensuring that every solution is user-friendly, efficient, and strategically aligned.

Accountabilities

As a Salesforce Functional Senior Consultant , your responsibilities will include:

• Advising on "the art of the possible" with Salesforce, ensuring best practices and out-of-box functionality are adopted to meet current and future customer needs.
• Collaborating with Architects, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Designers to create business capability maps, process flows, personas, customer journeys, and detailed functional specifications.
• Gathering, developing, and prioritising requirements/user stories in partnership with SMEs and ensuring team understanding.
• Configuring and conducting system demonstrations, creating prototypes, and wireframes for workshops.
• Configuring out-of-the-box Salesforce functionalities and conducting unit testing of components.
• Supporting change management efforts, enabling smooth business transitions, and assisting with user adoption to establish long-term value.

How are you extraordinary?

• You are an excellent communicator, capable of digesting and presenting complex ideas simply and effectively.
• You have a people-centric approach, building strong relationships with clients and team members alike.
• You are curious and creative, always seeking innovative solutions to complex challenges.

Experience

• Proven experience in Salesforce platform implementation, including designing and configuring solutions for business transformation.
• Strong communication skills for relaying complex concepts to a variety of stakeholders, from technical teams to non-technical clients.
• An innovative, "can-do" mindset with a passion for solving problems using Salesforce technology.
• Experience in user-centric design methodologies, including the creation of customer journeys and business process flows.

• Salesforce certifications, including but not limited to:
  • Salesforce Certified Administrator
  • Sales Cloud Consultant
  • Service Cloud Consultant
  • Platform App Builder
• A relevant university degree or an industry-recognised qualification.

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who've got your back. You'll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you'll take control over how you work. We're embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.