Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations Solution Architect

KPMG Overview:

KPMG is part of a global network of firms that offers Audit, Tax & Pensions, Consulting, Deal Advisory and Technology services. Through the talent of over 16,000 colleagues, we bring our creativity and insight to our clients’ most critical challenges.
 

With offices across the UK, we work with everyone from small start-ups and individuals to major multinationals, in virtually every industry imaginable. Our work is often complex, yet our vision is simple: to be the clear choice for our clients, for our people and for the communities we work in.

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 docu

The Resource Advisor will work closely with the Resourcing Manager and Performance Leader within their allocated department(s) to understand the resourcing needs of the business. This will involve combining the management of the annual resource planning cycle of our recurring work with the proactive management of ad hoc resourcing requests for non-audit projects. In order to do this, they need to develop a good understanding of the client base of their respective departments, the pipeline of opportunities and the skills set of the client facing staff in order to make the right resourcing decisions in conjunction with the Resourcing Manager.  

GMS Global Engagement Management- Assistant Manager

UK – Remote

About KPMG Delivery Network

The world of global advisory, audit and tax compliance services for large multi-nationals is rapidly changing and heavily dependent on technology. The KPMG Delivery Network (KDN) is a KPMG special purpose member firm offering a way for clients to leverage KPMG top talent and technology platforms through regional teams of specialists, enabling economies of scale and a new way of working that expands beyond local capability together with KDN, KPMG member firms can drive the sales and delivery of global solutions at a competitive price and in a repeatable and consistent manner.

As a member of KDN, you’ll be a part of the KPMG family working alongside some of our profession’s most skilled practitioners on rewarding programs and initiatives that are changing the way business operates, delivering value to our clients, and driving positive change in the communities we serve.

You’ll be enabling KDN accelerate new ways of working, using cutting-edge technology and working together with our member firms located in nearly 150 countries to help us achieve our ambition to be the most trusted and trustworthy professional services firm. And through your work, you’ll build a global network and unlock opportunities that you may not have thought possible with access to great support, vast resources, and an inclusive, supportive environment to help you reach your full potential.

The Major Projects Advisory (MPA) practice sits in Customer, Operations, and Infrastructure (CO&I): one of seven super service lines across KPMG’s Advisory business. Operating from all over the UK we do work those matters, serving the Country with diligence and expertise.

“PACE” (Programme Advisory and Capital Excellence) is part of KPMG’s Major Projects Advisory team – a multi-disciplinary team of cross-sector experts in complex project and programme delivery. We transform our clients’ delivery capability and partner with them to deliver faster, cheaper, greener, and better. As a recognised market leader, we are proud to partner with an impressive client base across both private and public sectors, delivering lasting results in several sectors, namely:

· Energy

· Defence

· Water

· O&G

· Retail

· Transport

· Financial Services

· Health

· Government

KPMG’s Infrastructure Group in the UK consists of over 400 professionals and is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading independent financial and business advisers in infrastructure.
We provide in-depth advice on the strategic, financial, regulatory and commercial issues driving investments in infrastructure across Transport, Power & Utilities, and Social Infrastructure in the UK and internationally. Our work includes market and policy design, economic analysis, deal structuring and execution, as well as strategic and transaction advice to enable private and public capital to fund infrastructure. We also work closely with other functions within KPMG to advise clients on mergers and acquisitions, valuations, tax, accounting, and due diligence.

The utilities sector is a key business area for the Infrastructure Group and encompasses work for the large clients in the sector including all of the leading UK energy and water companies. We provide in depth strategic and technical advice on corporate finance issues, corporate financial management; regulatory finance, regulatory policy, business and financial planning, as well as other issues affecting value. We are widely recognised by many industry stakeholders as one of the most innovative advisors influencing the future of the sector.