<p style="margin-bottom:13px"><b>Role Overview</b></p> <p style="margin-bottom:13px"><b>We are seeking a seasoned D365 F&O Functional Architect to own the end-to-end functional architecture across Finance and supply chain domains. </b>You will lead discovery, design, and governance; define the solution blueprint; ensure alignment to Microsoft best practices; and orchestrate cross-functional teams (functional, technical, integrations, data, and testing) to deliver a scalable, compliant, and upgrade-ready solution.</p> <div align="center" style="text-align:center; margin-bottom:13px"> </div> <p style="margin-bottom:13px"><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:13px"><b>Solution Ownership & Blueprint</b> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li style="margin-bottom:13px">Define and maintain the functional architecture covering </li> <li style="margin-bottom:13px"><b>Finance (GL/AP/AR/FA/Tax/Cash & Bank/Budgeting) </b></li> <li style="margin-bottom:13px"><b>Supply Chain (Procurement, Sales, Inventory, WMS, Master Planning)</b>, </li> <li style="margin-bottom:13px">Conduct <b>fit-gap analysis</b>, drive <b>process harmonization</b>, and establish <b>global template</b> / CoE standards.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:13px">Ensure alignment with <b>Microsoft's extension model</b> and <b>update/upgrade readiness</b>.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="margin-bottom:13px"><b>Design Governance & Quality</b> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li style="margin-bottom:13px">Chair <b>design authority</b> forums; review FRDs/BRDs; enforce <b>configuration-first</b> and <b>minimal customization</b> principles.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:13px">Approve <b>integrations</b>, <b>reporting</b>, and <b>data migration</b> designs; validate non-functional requirements (security, performance, compliance).</li> </ul> </li> <li style="margin-bottom:13px"><b>Stakeholder Leadership</b> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li style="margin-bottom:13px">Facilitate <b>CXO and business workshops</b>; translate strategic goals into solution capabilities and a phased roadmap.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:13px">Partner with technical leads on <b>interfaces</b> (OData/Data Entities/APIs/Power Platform/Azure), and with Finance/SCM SMEs on process outcomes.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="margin-bottom:13px"><b>Delivery & Risk Management</b> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li style="margin-bottom:13px">Oversee <b>CRP</b>, <b>UAT</b>, <b>Go-Live</b>, and <b>Hypercare</b> readiness; track defects and design risks to closure.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:13px">Define <b>cutover strategy</b>, opening balances, sub-ledger data, and reconciliation models.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="margin-bottom:13px"><b>Compliance & Controls</b> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li style="margin-bottom:13px">Embed <b>internal controls</b>, <b>audit readiness</b>, and <b>statutory/localization</b> requirements (e.g., GST/e-invoicing, WHT).</li> <li style="margin-bottom:13px">Ensure <b>security roles</b>, <b>segregation of duties (SoD)</b>, and <b>data privacy</b> are addressed.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="margin-bottom:13px"><b>Enablement & Change</b> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li style="margin-bottom:13px">Create <b>process maps</b>, <b>training assets</b>, and <b>playbooks</b>; drive user adoption and change management in partnership with business leaders.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:13px">Mentor functional consultants and reviewers; uplift team capability.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <div align="center" style="text-align:center; margin-bottom:13px"> </div> <p style="margin-bottom:13px"><b>Required Skills & Qualifications</b></p> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:13px">8 10 years in ERP functional consulting, with 5+ years in D365 F&O leading solution design across <b>Finance, Supply Chain, and Project Operations. </b></li> <li style="margin-bottom:13px">Demonstrated experience owning the blueprint for at least 2 end-to-end D365 F&O implementations (multi-entity/multi-country preferred), including Project Operations. </li> <li style="margin-bottom:13px">Deep knowledge <b>of Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, and Project lifecycle processes (Project Sales, Pricing, Resource Management, Budgeting, Subcontracting, Time & Expense, Procurement, Invoicing, Project Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Reporting).Deep knowledge of Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, and cross-module integration points</b>.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:13px">Strong grasp of <b>GAAP/IFRS</b>, statutory <b>localizations</b>, tax (GST/VAT/WHT), and <b>audit/compliance</b> requirements.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:13px">Hands-on with <b>LCS, Azure DevOps</b>, <b>RSAT </b>, data management (Data Entities), and <b>Power BI/Reporting</b> governance.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:13px">Excellent stakeholder management, solution documentation, and decision-making in <b>design authority</b> settings.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:13px">Should have strong technical skills</li> </ul> <div align="center" style="text-align:center; margin-bottom:13px"> </div> <p style="margin-bottom:13px"><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></p> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:13px">Microsoft Certified: <b>Dynamics 365 Finance Functional Consultant Associate</b> and/or <b>Supply Chain Management Functional Consultant Associate</b> </li> <li style="margin-bottom:13px">Experience with <b>Power Platform</b> (Power Automate approvals, model-driven apps), <b>Azure services</b> (Logic Apps, Service Bus), and <b>performance optimization</b>.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:13px">Domain exposure in <b>Manufacturing, Retail, Distribution</b>.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:13px">Experience establishing <b>templates/CoE</b>, rollout methodologies, and <b>global/local</b> design governance.</li> </ul> <div align="center" style="text-align:center; margin-bottom:13px"> </div> <p style="margin-bottom:13px"><b>KPIs & Performance Expectations</b></p> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:13px"><b>Design Quality & Governance:</b> X% customization rate; 100% adherence to architecture standards; UAT defect density within target.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:13px"><b>Timeline & Risk:</b> Milestones delivered as per plan; proactive risk identification and closure; zero critical issues at go-live.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:13px"><b>Business Outcomes:</b> Reduction in close cycle time; improved inventory accuracy/fill rates; on-time reconciliations; enhanced reporting accuracy.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:13px"><b>Compliance & Controls:</b> No material audit findings attributable to ERP processes; SoD coverage achieved.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:13px"><b>Adoption & Enablement:</b> UAT pass rates, training satisfaction scores, reduction in post-go-live tickets.</li> </ul>
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