Dynamics 365 F&O Functional Solution Architect

Role Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (D365FO) Solutions Architect with extensive experience across all phases of large-scale enterprise D365FO projects. This role requires a hands-on approach, proven experience in end-to-end implementations, and a strong understanding of financial and supply chain processes and procedures, combined with practical knowledge of interfacing and integration with Dynamics products. A demonstrable history of consultancy experience is a must, as this role entails continuous interaction with clients, managing onshore consultants, and working alongside both onshore and offshore development teams. You will also undertake presales activities focused on D365FO functionality and the wider Microsoft platform, contribute to proposal development, provide input in business development, and lead and mentor more junior staff.

This is a dynamic and exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing business area within an established and market-leading global Big 4 firm, crucial for the client’s customer delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations solutions.

Requirements

Experience and Background

• Minimum 12 years’ of relevant experience working with Microsoft Dynamics AX and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O
• Experience in leading a team of minimum of 10 members
• Excellent presentation and demonstration skills
• Experience of large-scale ERP implementations
• Experience of thinking clearly and calmly under pressure with sound judgement and decision-making abilities
• Experience of constantly assessing and incorporating new technologies and software into their skillset
• Pre-sales experience
• Business process mapping, modelling, and documentation knowledge
• Experience of mentoring junior and offshore staff

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Business & IT or similar.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing
• Excellent ability to lead meetings and workshops, and confidently present to the C Suite
• Outstanding understanding of Accounting processes, principles, functionality & systems
• Solid Finance background (ACA/ACCA/CIMA part qualified or qualified is desirable but not essential)
• Microsoft Dynamics Finance and/or SCM certification, ideally most current version
• Outstanding knowledge of the following areas of an implementation project life cycle: Requirements analysis and documentation/Business process mapping and modelling/Development testing and UAT/Data migration/Cut-over activities/Go-live support
• Must be able to show exceptional knowledge of best practices for D365FO
• Strong MS Office skills (primarily Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Visio is a plus)
• Excellent understanding of Data Migration
• Knowledge of Power Platform capabilities and Business Intelligence (BI)
• LCS and Azure DevOps knowledge
• Understanding of integration tools and technologies
• Works independently as well as in a team environment
• Strong client centric approach with emphasis on client satisfaction
• Knowledge of best practices for working with offshore teams and on multi-national projects

Responsibilities

Project Responsibilities

• The Functional Solutions Architect will drive the delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance solutions following best practices
• Owning the solution for the Finance and/or SCM work stream, making design decisions and reviewing/creating solution documentation
• Responsible for leading and managing a team comprising of a group of talented consultants each holding different levels of expertise
• Have excellent understanding of D365FO functional capabilities
• Involvement with functional interfaces and Integrations with D365FO
• Provide on-site support as required by the company or client.
• Work with onsite engagement team & client team to gather requirements, determine expectations & finalize deliverables
• Ownership of gathering and documentation of functional requirements and complete gap/fit analysis for workstream
• Ensure quality project delivery of deliverables produced and demonstrate experience in system and functional testing
• Advise client and delivery team members of scope (creep) and use of change control processes
• Delivery of end-user training to clients and colleagues where applicable
• Demonstrate ability around upselling and understanding of additional company capabilities
• Involvement in responding to RFPs and RFQs
• Demonstrate excellent foundational consulting skills, including analytical know-how, written. & verbal communication, team participation & presentation skills
• Solves and advises on complex problems with creative solutions
• Meet and exceed customer expectations from business knowledge, skills, and behaviour
• Carry out additional duties as may occur from time to time as instructed and agreed by Project leads and managers
• Identify business/project risk and mitigate or communicate as necessary
• Ensure progress updates are communicated to relevant parties both formally and informally

Practice Responsibilities

• Awareness of product roadmap and the content of future releases of D365FO in the Finance and/or SCM area and demonstrate changes/additions to team members
• Identify practice development activities and strong involvement in the creation and delivery of these to fellow colleagues
• Strong involvement in further development of Finance and/or SCM capabilities in D365FO product team
• Promotes the Values of our company
• Leads people and helps to grow them in their role
• Performance manage and/or mentor junior members of the team
• Willing to travel abroad when required
• Always represent our client in a professional and positive manner
• Ensure timely completion of internal processes and mandatory training
• Carry out additional duties as may occur from time to time as instructed and agreed by Directors and Leads
• The Employee is required to follow our client’s Information Security Policies (ISP and ISMP) at all times

Microsoft Business Solutions Overview

At our client, your long-term future is every bit as important to them as it is to you. That’s why their aim is to give you experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime, whether it’s great training and development, mobility opportunities, or corporate responsibility volunteering activities – you’ll gain a wealth of experiences on which to build a rewarding career. They are a firm that encourages you to be yourself, values your contribution, and inspires you to act as a role model, always focused on doing the right thing for each other, their clients, and their communities. This sets out all the different ways you’ll be rewarded by our client. Among other things, you can benefit from honest conversations about your career as well as a range of other rewards. In all these ways and more, they have created an environment that can bring out the best in you. #Bethechange and #makethechange. Join their talented, successful team and make the leap into the future.

For this exciting opportunity, they have put together a great package that combines a competitive salary with a bundle of extras including allowances, business travel allowances, certifications to support you in your career growth, private insurance, and medical insurance for you and your family. Don’t worry, they know that relocation can be a challenge, which is why they have an extremely supportive onboarding team to help you throughout this process! They provide relocation support for you and your family.

Key skills/competency

• Dynamics 365 F&O
• ERP Implementation
• Solution Architecture
• Financial Processes
• Supply Chain Management
• Business Analysis
• Client Management
• Pre-sales
• Team Leadership
• Microsoft Gold Partner