About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) Solution Architect to lead enterprise-scale digital transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise across Finance and Supply Chain Management (SCM) processes, strong consulting capabilities, and proven experience designing and delivering end-to-end D365 F&O solutions.
This role requires a strategic thinker who can engage with senior stakeholders, drive solution architecture discussions, lead fit-gap workshops, and ensure successful implementation of scalable, business-driven solutions. Experience within the Industrial MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) industry is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead solution architecture, design, and implementation for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) programs.
- Collaborate with business leaders and stakeholders to understand strategic objectives and translate them into scalable D365 F&O solutions.
- Conduct solution workshops, requirements gathering sessions, and business process assessments.
- Drive Fit-Gap Analysis, solution blueprinting, and functional design activities.
- Develop and present end-to-end Finance and SCM solution architectures aligned with business requirements.
- Prepare functional design documents for identified gaps, enhancements, and customizations.
- Define integration strategies and ensure proper sequencing of integration points across enterprise applications.
- Provide leadership throughout the project lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
- Work closely with business SMEs, developers, architects, and project leadership teams to ensure successful delivery.
- Guide teams on D365 F&O architecture best practices, standards, and governance.
- Support executive-level discussions, solution demonstrations, and transformation roadmaps.
- Manage changing priorities while maintaining project quality and delivery commitments.
- Identify business improvement opportunities and recommend innovative technology solutions.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience as a Finance/SCM Solution Architect or Senior Functional Consultant in Microsoft Dynamics AX/D365 F&O.
- Extensive experience leading client-facing consulting engagements and enterprise ERP transformation projects.
- Strong expertise in:
- Dynamics 365 Finance
- Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management
- Financial Management Processes
- Procurement & Sourcing
- Inventory Management
- Warehouse Management
- Order-to-Cash (O2C)
- Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
- Master Planning
- Deep understanding of D365 F&O technology architecture, framework, and implementation methodologies.
- Strong knowledge of integration architecture and enterprise application ecosystems.
- Extensive experience across the full System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Demonstrated success in solution design, blueprinting, and enterprise architecture governance.
- Ability to influence and communicate effectively with executives, business users, SMEs, architects, and development teams.
- Proven ability to lead teams and drive successful project execution in complex environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the Industrial MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) industry.
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 certifications.
- Experience with global rollouts and multi-country implementations.
- Exposure to Azure integration services, Power Platform, and enterprise architecture frameworks.
- Strong understanding of IT strategy, digital transformation, and ERP modernization initiatives.
Key Skills
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O)
- Dynamics AX
- Solution Architecture
- Finance & SCM Consulting
- Enterprise ERP Transformation
- Fit-Gap Analysis
- Functional Design Documents (FDD)
- Business Process Reengineering
- Integration Architecture
- SDLC
- Stakeholder Management
- Executive Engagement
- Industrial MRO
- Digital Transformation
- ERP Solution Consulting