Job Description :

Designation : D365 F&O Finance Functional Architect / Lead

Experience : 7 to 10 Years

Industry : Microsoft Dynamics 365 / ERP Consulting

Role Purpose :

Lead and deliver end-to-end Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations finance implementations by providing functional architecture, solution leadership, and business process alignment across global and multi-country projects.

Key Roles & Responsibilities :

- Lead functional implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations across finance and related modules

- Drive at least three end-to-end D365 F&O implementations from requirement gathering to go-live and hypercare

- Analyze business processes and translate requirements into scalable D365 F&O solutions

- Prepare and review Functional Design Documents and solution blueprints

- Configure, test, and deploy D365 F&O finance modules as per business needs

- Collaborate with technical teams to guide customizations, integrations, and extensions

- Lead UAT planning, execution, issue resolution, and business sign-offs

- Provide handholding support during go-live and hypercare phases

- Manage ticket-based production support with defined SLAs

- Train and mentor key users and internal team members

- Support data migration activities using Excel templates and data management framework

- Ensure adherence to ERP implementation methodology and best practices

- Lead and develop functional teams including capability and learning plans

Key Result Areas (KRAs) :

- Successful delivery of D365 F&O finance implementations on time and within scope

- Solution quality and alignment with business and regulatory requirements

- Client satisfaction during implementation, go-live, and post-go-live support

- Reduction in post-go-live issues and SLA adherence

- Effective collaboration with technical and project teams

- Functional team capability development and knowledge transfer

Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Engineering, or related discipline

Experience Requirements :

- 7 to 10 years of experience in Dynamics AX or D365 Finance & Operations functional consulting

- Completion of at least three full-cycle D365 F&O implementations

- Experience in global or multi-country ERP deployments

- Strong exposure to finance and related functional modules

Skill Sets & Competencies :

- Deep functional expertise in D365 F&O Finance and core ERP modules

- Strong business process understanding and solution architecture capability

- Expertise in requirement analysis, FDD preparation, and solution configuration

- Experience working with technical teams on customizations and integrations

- Knowledge of ERP implementation methodologies and best practices

- Experience in data migration and data management using Excel templates

- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and collaboration skills

- Team leadership and mentoring capabilities

- Ability to manage UAT, go-live, and post-implementation support phases