KPMG Microsoft Business Solutions is seeking an experienced Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (D365FO) Solutions Architect with extensive experience across all phases of large-scale enterprise D365FO projects. This role requires a hands-on approach and proven experience in end-to-end implementations, with a strong understanding of financial and supply chain processes and procedures. The ideal candidate will also have practical knowledge of interfacing and integration with Dynamics products. A demonstrable history of consultancy experience is essential, as the role will involve continuous interaction with clients, managing onshore consultants, and collaborating with both onshore and offshore development teams. Additionally, the role will require presales activities focused on D365FO functionality and the wider Microsoft platform, including contributing to proposal development and business development. The successful candidate will also provide leadership and mentoring to junior staff.

This position is crucial to the success of KPMG Microsoft Business Solutions' customer delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations solutions. It presents a dynamic and exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing business area within an established and market-leading global Big 4 firm.

Introduction 

The KPMG Alternatives team provides high-quality and impactful tax advisory and compliance services to the Alternative Investment Fund sector. This includes private equity, hedge funds, credit funds and real estate funds.

Due to our ongoing growth, we have a number of job openings for exceptional candidates. This posting would be well suited to a driven and motivated candidate with experience in Alternative Investment Funds sector, or someone with a keen interest in developing this as a specialism. We would also like to hear from candidates who have experience of working in a tax team within an Alternative Investment fund.

Key responsibilities
As a Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the delivery of tax advice on a wide range of UK and international tax matters relevant to Alternative Investment funds, including UK corporation tax and partnership tax matters. This will include reviewing work prepared by team members and undertaking detailed technical research of legislation, case law and HMRC manuals.
• Owning the corporation tax and partnership tax process from end-to-end, including reviewing drafts that have been prepared by team members.
• Managing, coaching and supporting other members of the team, on both technical and people matters.
• Running client meetings and calls.
• Interacting with HMRC, including by telephone and letter.
• Maintain a portfolio of clients with whom you will build long-term trusted client relationships. Take responsibility for ensuring that their tax advisory and tax compliance needs are met, including pro-actively bringing relevant tax developments to their attention.
• Working collaboratively with other members of the Alternatives team in the UK, as well as with other KPMG offices globally. Adapting your style and approach when needed in order to achieve the best possible outcome.
• Driving business development initiatives for the team.

Relevant skills and experience for this role

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate all of the following attributes:

• Qualified as a Chartered Accountant (CA or ACA), Chartered Tax Advisor or solicitor (or international equivalent).
• Career drive to develop a specialism in Alternative Investment Fund taxation and to be part of a fast-growing, high-performing Alternatives tax team. Positive approach to personal development and motivation for progression to Senior Manager grade and beyond, as your experience and knowledge develops.
• Track record of managing the delivery of high-quality tax advisory and compliance services to clients. Experience in the Alternative Investment Funds sector is preferred, but this is not essential.
• Ability to take day to day leadership of delivery team, including supporting them with managing competing deadlines and communicating effectively with colleagues and clients, including when under pressure.
• Strong level of UK corporation tax knowledge and the ability to communicate complex rules and ideas in a simple way, both verbally and in writing.
• Delivers written work to a consistently high standard, with a strong attention to detail.

Why choose KPMG?
At KPMG you can be a part of something big and are welcome to come as you are. Through the talent of our 16,000 people in the UK, we make a meaningful and positive difference for clients, people and the communities we serve. We’ve been doing this for more than 150 years.

We offer flexible (hybrid) working, competitive remuneration, and exceptional coaching and developmental opportunities. You will benefit from the opportunity to continuously develop your tax technical

At KPMG Microsoft Business Solutions, we implement best-in-class solutions across the Microsoft technology stack. Our expertise spans the Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Fabric, and Azure platforms, enabling us to provide clients with connected, end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful business value.

The Agentic Technical Architect plays a critical role in the design, development, and delivery of Microsoft Agentic solutions across industries. This position combines deep technical knowledge with client-facing experience, and is responsible for owning key solution areas, guiding implementation teams, and supporting pre-sales and go-to-market initiatives.

The Technical Architect works closely with the Agentic Leads , Solution Consultants, and Business Development Managers to ensure client success and internal enablement.

We are looking for an experienced Dynamics 365 Solution Architect Contact Centre as a Service (CCaaS) leader to take on a senior role in our growing practice. The role involves designing and implementing solutions, collaborating with clients, and ensuring seamless integration of software developments and business processes.The ideal candidate will be an established professional with extensive experience in working on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service & CCaaS area.  They will have an in depth view of how the Dynamics platform is evolving and be able to communicate the implications of this for both our clients and our teams. 

They will be passionate about developing a strong community ethic within the team and driving a high performance culture.  They will have strong collaboration skills and be comfortable working as part of a global team.
 

Responsibilities
•    Building and leading the D365 CCaaS practice, developing the team to enable the delivery of our long term business strategy •    Be a champion for the D365 CCaaS Product
•    Have an exceptional understanding of Dynamics 365 CCaaS capabilities and the wider CCaaS market 
•    Driving collaboration across the CCaaS internal community 
•    Building the eminence of KPMG Microsoft Business Solutions within the marketplace
•    Developing a high performance culture within the D365 CCaaS practice
•    Supporting pre-sales and key client engagements to secure new business and demonstrate delivery excellence
•    Meet and exceed customer expectations of business knowledge, skills and behaviour.
 

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills •    Deep and broad knowledge of CCaaS in general and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service & CCaaS
•    Extensive consulting skills
•    Business Process knowledge
•    Broad understanding of software delivery 
•    Excellent soft skills and leadership qualities
•    Ability to work independently and as part of a team
•    Relevant certifications in Dynamics 365 or related technologies

Experience and Background

•    Ability to undertake senior roles in complex engagements and present to the C-Suite stakeholders
•    Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service & CCaaS in a Lead Consulting role •    Experience of large scale CCaaS implementations
•    Pre-sales experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service & CCaaS
•    Excellent presentation and demonstration skills

Shape the Future of UK Infrastructure: Director, Strategic Advisory Services

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Our award-winning Infrastructure Advisory Group (IAG) at KPMG is on an exciting journey. We're not just advising; we're actively reshaping the future of built asset programmes across regulated utilities and transportation. Recognised as a leader and consistently awarded 'gold' in the Financial Times Leading Management Consultants List, we're a team that delivers excellence.

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