Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations Solution Architect

Full Job Description

Responsibilities

—   The Solution Architect will lead the delivery of our Finance Microsoft Dynamics 365 solution
—   Be a champion for both technical and functional leading practice with the Finance Solution.
—   Have an exceptional understanding of Dynamics 365 technical and functional capabilities
—   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
—   Be responsible for ensuring our pre-sales engagements are delivered with the same rigour and attention to detail as our client engagements
—   Define training needs within the team and coach other team members
—   Deliver all consultancy according to the KPMG Methodology, ensuring that all software applications are implemented successfully according to the project plan.
—   Meet and exceed customer expectations of business knowledge, skills and behaviour.
—   Identify business/project risk and mitigate or communicate as necessary.
— Ensure progress updates are communicated to relevant parties both formally and informally.
—   Identify practice development activities and help in defining how these will be delivered
—   Carry out additional duties as may occur from time to time as instructed and agreed by Directors.
—   In all activities, ensure timely completion of internal processes and mandatory training.
— Represent KPMG in a professional and positive manner at all times.

Requirements: Qualifications and Skills

—   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.  
—   In particular deep knowledge of all core Finance concepts and processes including, Enterprise Structures, GL, AP, AR and reporting.
—   Good understanding of Azure and cloud technologies, ..
—   Broad understanding of software development lifecycle,
—   In addition understanding of one of the following is beneficial:
-     Manufacturing
-     Human Resources
-     Project Management and Accounting
-     Procurement & Sourcing
-     Trade & Logistics
—   Knowledge of best practices for working with offshore teams
—   Experience of Agile Methodology
—   Certification in TOGAF or Zachman Framework would be beneficial
— Degree Qualification

Experience and Background

—   Expertise in providing both out of the box and development solutions in a Microsoft Dynamics 365 environment; Extensive experience as an ERP consultant
—   Ability to lead engagements and present to the C-Suite stakeholders.
—   Experience with Dynamics 365 in a Solution Architect role
—   Experience of large scale ERP implementations
—   Adept at Business Requirement Analysis with a focus on reducing development effort and simplifying delivery
—   Pre-sales experience
—   Excellent presentation and demonstration skills
—   Business process mapping, modelling and documentation knowledge 

—  Experience of mentoring junior and offshore staff

The role is based in Canary Wharf in London. The Salary to be paid is competitive.