Role Purpose
Lead the Finance workstream across Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations programmes, combining Finance SME expertise, solution ownership, and delivery leadership to drive high-quality, standardised, and business-aligned solutions. Acts as a trusted advisor to clients and a senior leader within the practice.
Key Accountabilities
* Finance Solution Leadership
* Own the end-to-end Finance solution across D365 F&O programmes
* Translate business requirements into scalable, standardised solutions aligned to Microsoft best practice
* Lead Finance design decisions and contribute to Design Authority / Architecture governance
* Champion adoption of out-of-the-box functionality over customisation
* Programme Delivery
* Accountable for Finance workstream delivery across scope, quality, timeline, and budget
* Lead key activities: Fit-Gap, functional design, configuration, testing, data migration, and training
* Identify and manage delivery and functional risks, ensuring proactive mitigation and escalation
* Collaborate across multi-disciplinary, onshore/offshore teams to deliver integrated outcomes
* Client Engagement & Pre-sales
* Act as primary Finance contact for senior client stakeholders
* Lead workshops, solution walkthroughs, and demonstrations
* Support and drive pre-sales, including estimation, solution shaping, and proposals
* Provide Finance transformation advisory, including process optimisation and solution selection
* People & Practice Leadership
* Mentor and develop Managers and Consultants
* Drive capability development, including emerging areas (AI, RPA, Power Platform)
* Contribute to reusable assets, methodologies, and knowledge development
* Support training and adoption initiatives for both internal teams and clients
Core Skills & Knowledge
Functional Expertise
* Strong experience across D365 Finance modules (GL, Fixed Assets, Cash & Bank, Budgeting, Tax)
* Deep understanding of end-to-end finance processes (R2R, P2P, O2C, A2D)
* Ability to define business process maps and translate into system solutions
Technical & Delivery Awareness
* High-level understanding of D365 architecture and ecosystem (e.g. integrations, data, Azure DevOps)
* Experience delivering multiple end-to-end D365 implementations
Consulting & Leadership Skills
* Strong stakeholder management and influencing capabilities
* Excellent presentation, workshop facilitation, and demonstration skills
* Proven ability to lead distributed teams and complex programmes
* Effective in risk management, decision-making, and escalation handling
Qualifications
* Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or IT-related field
* Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) preferred
* Microsoft D365 Finance certification desirable
Personal Attributes
* Self-driven, operates with autonomy and accountability
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
* Collaborative and adaptable, with experience working across global teams
* Comfortable working in fast-paced, client-facing environments
Success Measures
* Successful delivery of Finance workstreams on time, budget, and quality
* High client satisfaction and trusted advisor status
* Increased adoption of standard D365 capabilities
* Contribution to practice growth, capability building, and talent development
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