Cognizant - FP&O Functional Consultant - MS Dynamics 365

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced FP&O Functional Consultant to support Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations implementation, configuration, testing, and business process improvement initiatives.

The candidate will work with business users and technical teams to understand requirements, configure D365 F&O functionality, prepare functional specifications, support testing, and resolve functional issues.

Key Responsibilities:

- Gather and analyze business requirements for D365 Finance & Operations.

- Configure D365 F&O based on approved business requirements.

- Support implementation and enhancement projects across Finance and Operations.

- Conduct requirement-gathering sessions and functional workshops.

- Document current-state and future-state business processes.

- Prepare functional specifications, configuration documents, and process documentation.

- Work with developers and technical consultants to ensure functional requirements are implemented correctly.

- Support D365 integrations and data migration activities.

- Prepare test scenarios, test cases, and acceptance criteria.

- Execute and support SIT, UAT, regression testing, and defect resolution.

- Investigate functional issues and coordinate with technical teams for resolution.

- Support data validation and reconciliation activities.

- Assist with deployment, go-live, and post-go-live support.

- Prepare user guides and support user training activities.

- Identify opportunities for process improvement and better utilization of D365 functionality.

- Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and project status discussions.

Required Skills:

- 5 - 9 years of experience in ERP functional consulting.

- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.

- Experience with D365 F&O configuration and implementation.

- Good understanding of finance and/or supply chain processes.

- Experience preparing functional specifications and process documentation.

- Good understanding of testing, UAT, data migration, and integrations.

- Ability to work effectively with business stakeholders and technical teams.

- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills:

- Experience in end-to-end D365 F&O implementations.

- Exposure to Power BI, Power Platform, or Azure.

- Microsoft Dynamics certification.

- Experience with Dynamics AX.

- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.