Job description
MS Dynamics 365 F&O Lead Finance Consultant
The Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) business unit at KPMG is looking for a Dynamics 365F&O Finance Consultant with experience across all phases of large-scale enterprise Dynamics 365F&O projects. With a hands-on approach and solid understanding of finance process and procedures combined with knowledge of interfacing and integration with Dynamics products. A demonstrable history of consultancy experience is a must as this role will entail continuous interaction with clients and project teams working alongside both onshore and offshore development teams. This role will also require a level of presales activities focused around Dynamics F&O functionality and the wider Microsoft platform. You will also contribute to proposal development and provide input in business development whilst mentoring more junior staff.
This role is therefore key to KPMG Microsoft Business Solutions’ customer delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations solutions. It is a dynamic and exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing business area within an established and market-leading global Big 4 firm.
Responsibilities
1. Involvement in full end-to-end implementations and all phases of project life cycle
2. Involvement with D365FO interfaces and Integrations
3. Ability to gather and document functional requirements and complete gap/fit analysis
4. Ability to produce solution design and integration design documents, alongside development teams.
5. Demonstrate awareness of scope (creep) and use of change control
6. Delivery of end-user training to clients and colleagues
7. Provide on-site support and assistance throughout delivery and go-live phases of project
8. Have awareness of product roadmap and the content of future releases of D365FO
9. Provide on-site support and assistance throughout delivery and go-live phases of project to client and more junior team members
10. Involvement in responding to RFPs and RFQs
11. Solves and advises on complex problems with creative solutions
12. Knowledge of product roadmap and the content of future releases of D365FO in the finance area and demonstrate changes/additions to team members
13. Awareness around upselling and understanding of additional company capabilities
14. Partake in practice development activities
15. Promotes the Values of our company
16. Ensure timely completion of internal processes and mandatory training
17. Have awareness of product roadmap and the content of future releases of D365FO
18. Demonstrate awareness around upselling and company capabilities
19. Carry out additional duties as may occur from time to time as instructed and agreed by Directors
20. Represent KPMG MBS in a professional and positive manner at all times
Requirements
Qualifications and Skills
21. Experience in consulting and very good presentation skills
22. Ability to lead meetings and workshop, and confidently present to the C-Suite
23. Minimum of 4 years Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance & Operations (D365FO) or AX2012 implementation experience including the following modules and areasGeneral LedgerAccounts ReceivableAccounts PayableCash and Bank ManagementBudgetingProject Management and AccountingFixed AssetsManagement Reporter
24. Financial Consolidation and elimination experience
25. Experience with electronic banking file and tax reporting needs
26. Knowledge of Financial workflow and journal approval
27. Multi-legal entries experience
28. Multi-currency experience
29. Experience with (D365FO) interfaces and Integrations
30. Good understanding of Accounting processes, principles, functionality & systems
31. Microsoft Dynamics certification in Finance, ideally most current version
32. Solid Finance background (ACA/ACCA/CIMA part qualified; qualified is desirable but not essential)
33. Beneficial to have experience of LCS and Azure DevOps
34. Good MS Office skills (primarily Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Visio is a plus)
35. Understanding of Power Platform capabilities and Business Intelligence (BI) is preferred
Soft Skills
36. Exudes confidence
37. Works independently as well as in a team environment
38. Ability to manage others and lead more junior consultants for a successful outcome
39. Acts with professional demeanour
40. Manages time and multiple tasks accordingly
41. Thinks clearly and calmly under pressure
42. Solves complex problems with creative solutions
43. Client centric approach with emphasis on client satisfaction
44. Desires to constantly assess and incorporate new technologies and software into own skillset
45. Promotes the Values of our company
46. Confidence to reach out to more senior colleagues for guidance