Manager, Principle Finance Lead, Microsoft D365 F&O, Technology and Transformation

• Lead and manage all aspects of the Finance & Operations Solution lifecycle in conjunction with the Delivery Lead from initiation to closure.
• Be the domain expert in one of more of the following core areas of finance - P2P, I2C, R2R, Project / Fixed Asset Accounting
• Assess and understand finance operations and management reporting requirements to recommend the optimal solutions to address client needs
• Support clients to define the business case for MS D365 F&O enabled finance transformation
• Play a key role leading supporting pre-sales activities, scoping and planning Microsoft Dynamics 365 enabled transformation programmes based on your areas of expertise
• Play a key role leading delivery of key workstreams within Microsoft Dynamics 365 enabled transformation programmes Support development of internal capability in Deloitte UK MS D365 F&O team - Finance, through knowledge sharing sessions and demonstrating how you engage clients and solve our clients' biggest problems
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, senior management, and project team members.
• Effectively communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders at all levels.
• Identify, analyse, and resolve complex issues and make informed decisions under pressure.
• Lead and motivate high-performing teams, fostering collaboration and a positive work environment.
• Contribute to the development of proposals and business cases for new ERP projects.
• Apply a strategic mindset to solve business issues and complex problems.
• Deliver well-structured and well-articulated communications (documents, emails, proposals, deliverables, conversations) to achieve win-win possibilities.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables that meet or exceed client expectations.
• Deliver value to the client by aligning technology solutions with business needs.

Connect to your skills and professional experience

As a Microsoft D365 F&O Finance Lead (Senior Manager) in our Emerging Technology team, you will play a key role successfully supporting our clients to transform the way they run and manage finance operations and performance management, you will use your expertise to build capability within the team. The role provides the opportunity to support our global strategic clients address their most significant business challenges alongside building a successful team.

You will play a key role supporting finance leadership define their Microsoft D365 F&O solution to shape the future finance function and performance management.

You will provide a unique perspective combining industry insight, deep process domain expertise and knowledge of Microsoft D365 F&O and Finance Transformation. You will use your knowledge of finance business process, information model and D365 F&O to design solutions and future products and services, influencing critical finance business processes.

You will use the experience gained though-out your career to support how we build and develop our internal capability, provide technical insight (on MS D365 F&O - Finance), demonstrating how you engage and work with clients to solve their most complex business problems. You will use the experience gained though-out your career to support how we build and develop our internal capability, provide technical and or business insight, demonstrating how you engage and work with clients to solve their most complex business problems.

• Demonstrated domain expertise in one or more core finance processes i.e. R2R, I2C, I2P or equivalent
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in ERP implementation methodology and principles
• Effective time-management, attention to detail and driven to exceed client expectations
• Formal Finance qualification, or equivalent practical experience
• Relevant experience with full life-cycle implementation of MS D365 F&O - Finance or equivalent proven experience delivering or being part of the delivery team of complex global programmes.
• Ability and keen interest to develop talent and build a high-performing team
• Extensive experience in the full lifecycle of ERP implementations (requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support).
• Strong understanding of ERP architecture and its integration with other systems.
• Proven ability in strategic planning and scope management.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to apply a strategic mindset to complex business issues.
• Proven ability to develop compelling proposals and business cases.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of how to align vision, strategy, and delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including the ability to persuade and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Strong understanding of business processes and how technology can improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Desired:

• Project Operations experience with the flow through into Project Accounting
• Effective listening skills to understand and break down client finance business problems
• Finance good practice, influencing stakeholders on the merits of the proposed solution
• Able to express complex concepts in plain language to reach broader audiences
• Ability to craft a compelling message and tailor it for a given audience, combining technical expertise with simple, everyday language to deliver a story
• Ability to work well with a cross-functional, geographically dispersed team and clients
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with a focus on translating business requirements into information models
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in consulting or professional services or equivalent
• Ability to craft a compelling message and tailor it for a given audience, combining technical expertise with simple, everyday language to deliver a story
• Specific ERP Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (or equivalent)
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field (e.g., Finance Accounting, Computer Science, Business Administration, Management Information Systems).

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