Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations Solution Architect

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 UK. The Salary to be paid is competitive.