Senior Microsoft Dynamics 365 F Finance Consultant (Contract role)

p We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Dynamics 365 Finance Consultant to lead and support the delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management solutions. This is a home-based role, with travel to client sites required where project or customer needs dictate. /p p br /p p The primary delivery platform is Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management, including Dynamics 365 Finance and related Finance and Operations applications. /p p br /p p The Nexer Senior Finance Consultant is a key client-facing role, responsible for shaping, configuring, and delivering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance solutions that meet customer requirements while supporting delivery against agreed scope, timescales, and budget. /p p br /p p Initially the contract will be a part time 50% role, potentially increasing. /p p br /p p Key Responsibilities /p p Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: /p ul li Lead and support customer discovery and design workshops, analysing, challenging, and documenting finance requirements, business processes, pain points, and desired outcomes. /li li Advise customers on the best use of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management, recommending standard functionality, configuration options, and appropriate process improvements to meet business requirements. /li li Producing appropriate documentation to a high standard according to Nexer’s project methodology and phase /li li Ensuring that the Microsoft Dynamics D365 implementation is correctly configured to ensure the processes run as defined /li li Identify functional gaps and work with solution architects, developers, and customer stakeholders to design appropriate extensions, integrations, reports, or process changes where standard functionality does not meet agreed requirements. /li li Testing and documenting the modifications that have been designed and introducing the finished modifications to the customer /li li Presenting to prospects and customers at all levels of the customer business /li /ul p br /p p Experience and Skills /p p strong You must have: /strong /p ul li A minimum of 5 years experience. /li li Significant previous AX, Dynamics 365 Finance, or Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management consultancy experience across multiple ERP implementations, including multi-company, multi-country, multi-currency, and Project Operations or project accounting scenarios. /li li Experience with project accounting or Project Operations, including project setup, budgeting, transactions, revenue recognition, billing, and financial control processes. /li li Experience of working within a proven implementation methodology /li li Finance management, finance operations, or finance transformation experience within retail, manufacturing, distribution, professional services, or similar project-led organisations. /li li Excellent understanding of ERP systems and how they are employed in business use /li li Good awareness of the technical components of an ERP environment and how they integrate /li li Familiarity with reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI, Management Reporter, financial reporting, data entities, and Microsoft Excel-based analysis. /li li Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products in the preparation of documentation, analysis, and presentations /li /ul p strong It is beneficial to your application that you may have: /strong /p ul li Significant knowledge to a demonstrable level of at least one other of the Microsoft Dynamics D365 areas listed: /li li Distribution Trade /li li Manufacturing /li li Warehousing/Supply Chain /li li Retail and POS /li li HR /li li An understanding of the wider D365 Dynamics stack and it’s integration layer /li li Knowledge of Microsoft Azure Cloud platforms and it’s capabilities /li li An understanding of the D365 for Finance Operations browser client environment, including navigation, key modules and workspaces and configuration /li li ERP Retail, Manufacturing or Distribution experience on other platforms /li /ul p br /p p Personal Skills /p p You will be able to work effectively in a team environment with consultants, developers, solution architects, project managers, and customer stakeholders. You will have strong problem-solving and communication skills, sound analytical methods, and the ability to convert business requirements into practical, well-structured finance solutions. You will be confident in leading customers through the implementation journey, making clear recommendations, and guiding stakeholders towards workable decisions. /p p You must have: /p ul li A professional attitude and strong work ethic, consistently demonstrating high standards of personal presentation, conduct, and demeanour. /li li A professional attitude in all communications with customers and team members at all times /li li Excellent written and oral communication skills /li li Self-motivation and be driven to achieve professional success and be able to encourage other members of the team to do the same. /li li The ability to be a good team player /li li The ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned work, and escalate risks or issues appropriately. /li li Be able to manage workload and time according to the tasks and deadlines set /li li Attention to detail and an emphasis on task completion in full /li li The ability to obtain stakeholder buy-in and engage participants at all levels involved in discussions /li li Be resourceful, energetic and enthusiastic /li /ul p br /p p Qualifications /p ul li You will have a good educational background, ideally up to a degree level, or equivalent, in a related subject /li li Relevant Microsoft certifications are desirable, particularly MB-310 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance Functional Consultant. /li li CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent finance qualification is desirable. Previous experience in a finance role before moving into consulting would be advantageous. /li /ul p br /p