Dynamics 365 F&O Functional Consultant

Why Avanade? Because there’s literally no place like this

We have two parent companies that give us a strong Microsoft ecosystem with space to be ourselves.  People who thrive here are motivated, interested in learning and genuinely have a desire to be the best at what they do. If that sounds like you, then we’re the perfect match. You’ll have access to the latest technology in the Microsoft ecosystem, partnering with some of the biggest and best companies across the world and some seriously smart people to work with to make career-defining things happen. If you want to get even better at what you do and transform businesses from the inside out, there’s no better place.

The ERP Center of Excellence

The CoE of Malaga is the leading place for Avanade's Dynamics ERP 365 offering in Europe. By joining this center, you'll have the chance to:

·       Be part of our Center of Excellence for Avanade ERP Market Unit, serving our customers all around Europe. 

·       Have the opportunity to work directly with our customers, being in the Front Line of their Business Process Transformation. 

·       Join a large Team striving to be at latest and cutting-edge technologies around Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP. 

·       Enjoy one of the best places to live in South of Spain.

About you

You’re a natural bridge between consultants and clients, especially when projects are starting up. With your great interpersonal and presentation skills, you establish relationships quickly. You love working in an informal environment where you can use your initiative to realize results.

Role Context:

Dynamics 365 professional offering high level expertise within Finance, to assist in the solutioning and full implementation cycle of D365 for new and existing clients.

Financial business process understanding is essential, with candidates expected to hold a firm grasp of ERP financials, as well as ideally offering some form of finance/ accounting qualification (eg. CIMA/ ACCA).

The candidate will lead the solution design for the financials stream engaging with clients to understand scope requirements and assisting project management to deliver the solution. The successful candidate will demonstrate a deep overall knowledge of Dynamics AX/Dynamics 365 for Finance and possess a proven track record of successfully delivering complex, full life-cycle ERP implementations.

Your Finance expertise and product knowledge will mean you will aim to become a trusted advisor, guiding the customer through the implementation and advising them of industry best practice.

This experience ideally should be gained in a large or medium sized consultancy environment.

Responsibilities and Experience:

The Finance functional lead shall:

·       Be able to run workshops with Clients to determine the functional requirements for the implementation in the Finance area

·       Be able to describe and demonstrate how standard Financial processes are performed on D365 Finance and Operations.

·       Have a good understanding of standard financial practices in the UK

·       Have an in-depth knowledge of D365 Finance in the following module áreas

·       Identify areas where customizations or extensions may be required (including changes to standard reports if needed)

·       Ideally be certified at an Associate level on D365 Finance (having passed the MB-300 Dynamics Core and MB-310 Dynamics Finance exams)

The finance lead must have a good understanding of:

·       Several European country standard financial practices, tax requirements (especially VAT and Making Tax Digital)

·       Configuration of Finance for different process areas. These could include Financial services, Project Management, Supply Management, Manufacturing operations and Retail/Commerce. 

·       Capabilities of GER (General Electronic Reporting)

·       Banking formats used in the Several European Countries

·       Potential changes to UK finance requirements as a result of Brexit would be desirable

·       General Ledger (Inc. Chart of Accounts, Financial Dimensions)

·       Cash and Bank

·       Fixed Assets

·       Accounts Payable

·       Accounts Receivable

·       Inter-Company

·       Consolidation and Elimination

·       Cost Apportionment

·       Budgeting and Budget control

·       Standard financial Reporting (including Management Reporter)

Professional Skills

·       +3 years client-facing experience in management consulting and/or business transformation with a strong focus on implementing Dynamics Finance.

·       Strong client leadership and engagement skills up to C-level

·       Ability to lead and influence business conversations

·       Strong business acumen

·       Expert in understanding clients’ business problems and uncovering customers business pains

·       Fluent in English both written and verbal communication skills.

·       Additional knowledge of other European languages is a plus (German, French, Spanish, Italian).

·       ·Bachelor’s degree in a business discipline or equivalent