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MS Dynamics CE Consultant

About us:

KPMG Microsoft Business Solutions a growing Microsoft Dynamics Practice delivering world class solutions in ERP, CRM and e-Commerce. Our solutions are focused on advisory and implementation services that relate to the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 products including (CRM & ERP). Such systems are strategic IT solutions which integrate all the management information across an entire organisation into one single intuitive software application. They embrace all departments of a company from finance to manufacturing to customer relationship management, HR and sales, in one single system.

About the Role:

The Dynamics Power Platforms CE Consultant is a core team member of KPMG customer delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 centered solutions. The Consultant will be involved in the business processes and solution design and will be hands on configuring and customising the implementation of Dynamics Power Platforms solutions working with both onshore and offshore development teams.

This role is an important element of KPMG Microsoft Business Solutions’ delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE projects. It is a dynamic and exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing business area within an established and market-leading global Big 4 firm.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality business and software solutions to our clients using your knowledge of Dynamics 365 CE functional capabilities working closely with client teams and business stakeholders
• Organise, manage, and document workshops, meetings and requirements sessions with the client representatives, project stakeholders and delivery team(s)
• Interface effectively with other members of the delivery team and the solution Architect to ensure that the Power Platforms solution meets client’s requirements
• Deliver high quality business and software solutions and services to clients ensuring the implementation of best practices based on Microsoft Dynamics standards and supported configuration/customisations 
• The creation of high quality and sustainable client solutions and project documentation including support for testing activities
• Deliver all consultancy and configuration work according to KPMG project methodology, ensuring that all software applications are implemented successfully according to the project plan: on time and on budget
• Contribute to Pre-Sales activities as required including building demo and proof of concept solutions for various client presentations
• Delivery of end-user training to clients and colleagues where applicable
• Work on the creation of KPMG Dynamics 365 solutions and industry templates
• Meet and exceed customer expectations of business knowledge, skills and behaviour
• Identify business/project risks and mitigate or communicate as necessary
• Communicate progress updates to relevant parties both formally and informally
• Support practice development activities such as defining and configuring industry specific solutions
• Work on own initiative and with minimal support if needed
• To carry out additional duties as may occur from time to time as instructed and agreed by the management team
• Promotes the Values of our company
• Ensure timely completion of internal processes and mandatory trainings

Qualifications and Essential Skills:

• Broad understanding of Dynamics 365 (Customer Engagement) functionalities
• An understanding of the broader Microsoft stack and be able to leverage it to create powerful solutions (PowerApps, Power BI, Data Verse, Azure, Office 365) and working in fast paced Agile environments.
• Willingness to develop your knowledge of new functionality in the Microsoft platforms, keeping on top of roadmaps, studying for certifications to ensure we help deliver best solutions to our clients
• Ability to clearly articulate and present your ideas and solutions in line with the capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Successfully translate business and customer needs into a great digital customer experience.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Dynamics Power Platforms Accelerators, industry templates and add-ons
• Understanding of scope (creep) and use of change control processes
• Delivery of end-user training to clients and colleagues where applicable
• Identify business/project risk and communicate as necessary
• Microsoft Dynamics CRM Certifications, ideally most current versions are desirable
• Preferably a University graduate with relevant degree within a computing or business discipline

Soft Skills:

• Experience in consulting and good presentation skills
• Confident in own ability and demonstrates this to clients and colleagues
• Works independently as well as in a team environment
• Good, clear communication skills
• Ability to manage time and prioritise multiple tasks accordingly
• Good problem-solving capabilities
• Client centric approach with emphasis on client satisfaction
• Confidence to reach out to more senior colleagues for guidance and advice

Experience and Background:

• A proven track record of successful implementation of several solutions within medium to large client companies, preferably across several business verticals.
• Experience in a delivery-orientated IT environment using waterfall and agile methodologies.
• Business process mapping, modelling and documentation knowledge.
• Minimum 3-5 years hands-on proven functional experience in Power Platforms configuration, standard customisation, standard workflows, dashboards, flows, forms, views and standard reports development
• Proven ability to develop a clear understanding of clients’ needs and incorporate them into a solution
• Beneficial to have experience of Azure DevOps
• Knowledge and understanding of capabilities of D365 CE functional areas in four of the following modules:

• • Sales Management
  • Marketing

• Customer Service Management
• Field services
• Project services automation

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.

Main Responsibilities

Project Responsibilities

• Drive the delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance/SCM/Retail solutions following best practices.

• Own the solution for the Finance and/or SCM and/or Retail work stream, making design decisions and reviewing/creating solution documentation.

• Lead and manage a team of talented consultants with varying levels of expertise.

• Demonstrate an excellent understanding of D365FO functional capabilities.

• Manage functional interfaces and integrations with D365FO.

• Provide on-site support as required, working with the on-site engagement team and client team to gather requirements, determine expectations, and finalize deliverables.

• Oversee the gathering and documentation of functional requirements and conduct gap/fit analysis for the workstream.

• Ensure high-quality project delivery of all deliverables produced, with experience in system and functional testing.

• Advise client and delivery team members on scope creep and use of change control processes.

• Deliver end-user training to clients and colleagues as needed.

• Identify opportunities for upselling and demonstrate understanding of additional company capabilities.

• Respond to RFPs and RFQs as necessary.

• Exhibit strong consulting skills, including analytical thinking, written and verbal communication, teamwork, and presentation abilities.

The Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) business unit at KPMG are looking for an experienced Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (D365FO) Lead Consultant with knowledge in all phases of large-scale enterprise D365FO projects with a hands-on approach and proven experience in end-to-end implementations, along with interfacing and integration of Dynamics products. Consultancy experience is a must as this role will entail continuous interaction with clients, managing onshore consultants while also working with both onshore and offshore development teams. This role will also require a level of presales activities focused around D365FO and the wider Microsoft platform. You will also contribute to proposal development and provide input in business development while mentoring more junior staff.

This role is therefore key to KPMG Microsoft Business Solutions’ customer delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations solutions. It is a dynamic and exciting opportunity to join a rapidly developing business area within an established and market-leading global firm.

Main Responsibilities

Project Responsibilities

• Leading the Finance, SCM and/or Retail workstreams of full end-to-end D365 implementations through all phases of the project lifecycle
• Lead the solution on a work stream level, make design decisions and create solution documentation
• Responsible for leading and managing a team comprising of a group of talented consultants each holding different levels of expertise
• Provide on-site support as required by company or client
• Have very good understanding of D365FO functional capabilities
• Involvement with functional interfaces and Integrations with D365FO
• Work with onsite engagement team & client team to gather requirements, determine expectations & finalize deliverables
• Gather and document functional requirements and complete gap/fit analysis
• Ensure quality project delivery of deliverables produced and demonstrate experience in system and functional testing
• Demonstrate awareness of scope (creep) and use of change control
• Deliver end-user training to clients and colleagues
• Demonstrate ability around upselling and understanding of additional company capabilities
• Responding to RFPs and RFQs
• Demonstrate excellent foundational consulting skills, including analytical know-how, written & verbal communication, team participation & presentation skills
• Solves and advises on complex problems with creative solution

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