The ideal candidate will be responsible for working cross-functionally to understand architecture needs by multiple business units. To be effective in this position, you must feel comfortable owning the entire architecture development process from inception to completion.
Responsibilities
* The Solution Architect will lead the delivery of our Finance Microsoft Dynamics 365 solution
* Be a champion for both technical and functional leading practice with the Finance Solution.
* Have an exceptional understanding of Dynamics 365 technical and functional capabilities
* Collaborate with the Global team to enhance the out of the box Dynamics 365 functionality, giving KPMG a unique selling point and also a re‑sellable asset
* Be responsible for ensuring our pre‑sales engagements are delivered with the same rigour and attention to detail as our client engagements
* Define training needs within the team and coach other team members
* Deliver all consultancy according to the KPMG Methodology, ensuring that all software applications are implemented successfully according to the project plan.
* Meet and exceed customer expectations of business knowledge, skills and behaviour.
* Identify business / project risk and mitigate or communicate as necessary.
* Ensure progress updates are communicated to relevant parties both formally and informally.
* Identify practice development activities and help in defining how these will be delivered
* Carry out additional duties as may occur from time to time as instructed and agreed by Directors.
* In all activities, ensure timely completion of internal processes and mandatory training.
* Represent KPMG in a professional and positive manner at all times.
Requirements : Qualifications and Skills
* Deep and broad knowledge of technical capabilities of Dynamics 365, including appropriate certification. Must be able to show good knowledge of practices for Dynamics 365.
* In particular deep knowledge of all core Finance concepts and processes including, Enterprise Structures, GL, AP, AR and reporting.
* Good understanding of Azure and cloud technologies, …
* Broad understanding of software development lifecycle,
* In addition understanding of one of the following is beneficial :
o Manufacturing
o Human Resources
o Project Management and Accounting
o Procurement & Sourcing
o Trade & Logistics
* Knowledge of best practices for working with offshore teams
* Experience of Agile Methodology
* Certification in TOGAF or Zachman Framework would be beneficial
* Degree Qualification
Experience and Background
* Expertise in providing both out of the box and development solutions in a Microsoft Dynamics 365 environment; Extensive experience as an ERP consultant
* Ability to lead engagements and present to the C‑Suite stakeholders.
* Experience with Dynamics 365 in a Solution Architect role
* Experience of large scale ERP implementations
* Adept at Business Requirement Analysis with a focus on reducing development effort and simplifying delivery
* Pre‑sales experience
* Excellent presentation and demonstration skills
* Business process mapping, modelling and documentation knowledge
* Experience of mentoring junior and offshore staff
The role is based in UK. The Salary to be paid is competitive.
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