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D365 F&O Finance Functional Consultant

  • Location:

    England

  • Sector:

    Transformation & Change Management

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    Up to £85000 per annum

  • Contact:

    Ellie Dye

  • Contact email:

    Ellie.Dye@oliverjames.com

  • Job ref:

    JOB-092024-259087_1733390616

  • Published:

    16 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-01-04


We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Finance Functional Consultant with expertise in Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (D365 F&O) to join our team. This role will focus on leading the finance workstream in a global implementation, working closely with stakeholders to understand their financial business processes and translating those requirements into effective, efficient solutions within the Dynamics 365 F&O platform.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the finance workstream for a global D365 F&O implementation, ensuring successful delivery across multiple regions.
  • Lead requirements gathering and process mapping workshops for finance-related processes in D365 F&O, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and fixed assets.
  • Configure and implement Dynamics 365 F&O modules related to financial management, ensuring alignment with global business objectives and local regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including technical and project management, to ensure successful integration of financial data across various business processes and systems.
  • Manage the end-to-end implementation cycle, from system design through to deployment, testing, and go-live.
  • Conduct system testing, user training, and create documentation to ensure successful user adoption and understanding of the system.
  • Provide guidance on best practices for financial processes within the D365 F&O environment, driving process standardisation and automation across global operations.
  • Offer post-implementation support, troubleshooting issues, and providing ongoing recommendations for optimising the system and processes.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend system enhancements to maximize efficiency and streamline financial operations.
  • Ensure project timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met, while maintaining strong communication with global stakeholders and executive sponsors.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience as a Finance Functional Consultant with in-depth knowledge of Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations.
  • Extensive experience in leading and managing global D365 F&O implementations, with a focus on financial management modules.
  • Strong understanding of global financial business processes, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, period-end closing, and compliance with local regulations.
  • Ability to configure and implement financial modules in D365 F&O, including GL, AP, AR, and Fixed Assets.
  • Experience with data migration, integration's, and interfaces between D365 F&O and other systems.
  • Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple workstreams, coordinate resources, and meet deadlines in a complex, global environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of working with both technical and non-technical teams across multiple geographies and time zones.
  • Certification in Dynamics 365 F&O is a plus.

Desired Skills:

  • Experience with other ERP systems and financial software is a plus.
  • Knowledge of Power BI or other reporting tools for financial analysis and reporting.
  • Ability to lead and mentor a team of consultants, driving collaboration and ensuring successful project outcomes.
  • Familiarity with change management and global team coordination in a fast-paced implementation environment.

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