Job description
Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations Solution Architect
*KPMG Overview :
KPMG is part of a global network of firms that offers Audit, Tax & Pensions, Consulting, Deal Advisory and Technology services. Through the talent of over 16,000 colleagues, we bring our creativity and insight to our clients’ most critical challenges.
With offices across the UK, we work with everyone from small start-ups and individuals to major multinationals, in virtually every industry imaginable. Our work is often complex, yet our vision is simple: to be the clear choice for our clients, for our people and for the communities we work in.
*Job Description :
Responsibilities
1. The Solution Architect will lead the delivery of our Finance Microsoft Dynamics 365 solution
2. Be a champion for both technical and functional leading practice with the Finance Solution.
3. Have an exceptional understanding of Dynamics 365 technical and functional capabilities
4. Collaborate with the Global team to enhance the out of the box Dynamics 365 functionality, giving KPMG a unique selling point and also a resalable asset
5. Be responsible for ensuring our pre-sales engagements are delivered with the same rigour and attention to detail as our client engagements
6. Define training needs within the team and coach other team members
7. Deliver all consultancy according to the KPMG Methodology, ensuring that all software applications are implemented successfully according to the project plan.
8. Meet and exceed customer expectations of business knowledge, skills and behaviour.
9. Identify business/project risk and mitigate or communicate as necessary.
10. Ensure progress updates are communicated to relevant parties both formally and informally.
11. Identify practice development activities and help in defining how these will be delivered
12. Carry out additional duties as may occur from time to time as instructed and agreed by Directors.
13. In all activities, ensure timely completion of internal processes and mandatory training.
14. Represent KPMG in a professional and positive manner at all times.
Requirements: Qualifications and Skills
15. Deep and broad knowledge of technical capabilities of Dynamics 365, including appropriate certification. Must be able to show good knowledge of practices for Dynamics 365.
16. In particular deep knowledge of all core Finance concepts and processes including, Enterprise Structures, GL, AP, AR and reporting.
17. Good understanding of Azure and cloud technologies
18. Broad understanding of software development lifecycle,
19. In addition understanding of one of the following is beneficial:
20. Manufacturing
21. Human Resources
22. Project Management and Accounting
23. Procurement & Sourcing
24. Trade & Logistics
25. Knowledge of best practices for working with offshore teams
26. Experience of Agile Methodology
27. Certification in TOGAF or Zachman Framework would be beneficial
28. Degree Qualification
Experience and Background
29. Expertise in providing both out of the box and development solutions in a Microsoft Dynamics 365 environment; Extensive experience as an ERP consultant
30. Ability to lead engagements and present to the C-Suite stakeholders.
31. Experience with Dynamics 365 in a Solution Architect role
32. Experience of large scale ERP implementations
33. Adept at Business Requirement Analysis with a focus on reducing development effort and simplifying delivery
34. Pre-sales experience
35. Excellent presentation and demonstration skills
36. Business process mapping, modelling and documentation knowledge Experience of mentoring junior and offshore staff