Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O Consultant

Lead fit-gap analysis, process mapping, and solution workshops with Finance stakeholders (GL, AR, AP, Fixed Assets, Cash & Bank, Tax, Intercompany, Consolidations, Budgeting). Produce Functional Design Documents (FDDs) and process flows that translate business requirements into D365 Finance solutions. Configure D365 Finance modules, features, and workflows following Microsoft best practices. Partner with technical teams to design extensions where needed while prioritizing standard capabilities. Define and validate data migration (charts of accounts, vendors, customers, opening balances, fixed assets). Support or specify integrations with external systems via standard frameworks/APIs; align with Power BI / Management Reporter for financial reporting. Plan and execute cut over (mock runs, reconciliations), lead go-live, and provide hyper-care and stabilization. Drive continuous improvement: periodic release assessments, backlog refinement, and optimization. Maintain solution documentation, SOPs, and control matrices; align with audit & compliance requirements). Mentor junior consultants, support pre-sales (demos, estimates, SoW inputs) as needed. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems or related discipline. Experience: from 3 to 7 years implementing Microsoft Dynamics D365 Finance, including multiple full life-cycle projects. Finance Expertise: Strong grounding in multi-entity / multi-currency environments, tax, periodic close, and consolidation. Product Expertise: Deep configuration knowledge across GL, AR, AP, Fixed Assets, Cash & Bank, Budgeting, Tax, Intercompany, Consolidations, familiarity with Management Reporter / Power BI for financial reporting. Delivery: Proven track record in fit-gap, FDDs, testing/UAT, data migration, cut-over planning, and post-go-live support. Certification: Microsoft Certified – Dynamics 365 Finance Functional Consultant Associate (MB-310) highly preferred preferably in the retail industry (Nice to Have). Exposure to Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate) and Azure DevOps / LCS for ALM and work management. Industry experience (e.g., multi-company, project accounting, manufacturing, distribution, or regulated industries). Experience coordinating with external auditors and supporting internal controls/SOX. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (Finance modules). Lifecycle Services (LCS), Azure DevOps (backlog, tests, pipelines), Power BI / Management Reporter. Familiarity with integration patterns (Dataverse, OData, APIs, middleware).