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MS Dynamics 365 F&O Senior Finance Consultant
 

The Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) business unit at KPMG is looking for a Dynamics 365F&O Senior Finance Consultant with experience across all phases of large-scale enterprise Dynamics 365F&O projects. With a hands-on approach and solid understanding of finance process and procedures combined with knowledge of interfacing and integration with Dynamics products. A demonstrable history of consultancy experience is a must as this role will entail continuous interaction with clients and project teams working alongside both onshore and offshore development teams. This role will also require a level of presales activities focused around Dynamics F&O functionality and the wider Microsoft platform. You will also contribute to proposal development and provide input in business development whilst 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 growing business area within an established and market-leading global Big 4 firm.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in full end-to-end implementations and all phases of project life cycle
• Involvement with D365FO interfaces and Integrations
• Ability to gather and document functional requirements and complete gap/fit analysis
• Ability to produce solution design and integration design documents, alongside development teams.
• Demonstrate awareness of scope (creep) and use of change control
• Delivery of end-user training to clients and colleagues
• Provide on-site support and assistance throughout delivery and go-live phases of project
• Have awareness of product roadmap and the content of future releases of D365FO
• Provide on-site support and assistance throughout delivery and go-live phases of project to client and more junior team members
• Involvement in responding to RFPs and RFQs
• Solves and advises on complex problems with creative solutions
• Knowledge of product roadmap and the content of future releases of D365FO in the finance area and demonstrate changes/additions to team members
• Awareness around upselling and understanding of additional company capabilities
• Partake in practice development activities
• Promotes the Values of our company
• Ensure timely completion of internal processes and mandatory training
• Have awareness of product roadmap and the content of future releases of D365FO
• Demonstrate awareness around upselling and company capabilities
• Carry out additional duties as may occur from time to time as instructed and agreed by Directors
• Represent KPMG MBS in a professional and positive manner at all times

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in consulting and very good presentation skills
• Ability to lead meetings and workshop, and confidently present to the C-Suite
• Minimum of 4 years Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance & Operations (D365FO) or AX2012 implementation experience including the following modules and areas
  • General Ledger
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Accounts Payable
  • Cash and Bank Management
  • Budgeting
  • Project Management and Accounting
  • Fixed Assets
  • Management Reporter

• Financial Consolidation and elimination experience
• Experience with electronic banking file and tax reporting needs
• Knowledge of Financial workflow and journal approval
• Multi-legal entries experience
• Multi-currency experience
• Experience with (D365FO) interfaces and Integrations
• Good understanding of Accounting processes, principles, functionality & systems
• Microsoft Dynamics certification in Finance, ideally most current version
• Solid Finance background (ACA/ACCA/CIMA part qualified; qualified is desirable but not essential)
• Beneficial to have experience of LCS and Azure DevOps
• Good MS Office skills (primarily Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Visio is a plus)
• Understanding of Power Platform capabilities and Business Intelligence (BI) is preferred

Soft Skills

• Exudes confidence
• Works independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to manage others and lead more junior consultants for a successful outcome
• Acts with professional demeanour
• Manages time and multiple tasks accordingly
• Thinks clearly and calmly under pressure
• Solves complex problems with creative solutions
• Client centric approach with emphasis on client satisfaction
• Desires to constantly assess and incorporate new technologies and software into own skillset
• Promotes the Values of our company
• Confidence to reach out to more senior colleagues for guidance

MS Dynamics 365 F&O Lead Finance Consultant  

We are looking for a Dynamics 365F&O Lead Finance Consultant with knowledge in all phases of large-scale enterprise Dynamics 365F&O 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 Dynamics F&O 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.  

 
Responsibilities: 

• Leading the Finance stream of D365 F&O implementations 

• Experience with Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (D365F&O) or AX2012 with a minimum of 3 end to end implementations 

• Experience with (D365F&O) interfacing and Integration  

• Experience in consulting and very good presentation skills  

• Knowledge in gathering technical requirement  

• Knowledge of LCS and DevOps/VSTS is beneficial 

• Experience responding to RFPs and RFQs is a must  

• Experience in mentoring more junior consultants is a must  

 
Requirements:  

Qualifications and Skills  

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O implementation experience including the following modules and areas  

• General Ledger  

• Accounts Receivable  

• Accounts payable  

• Cash and Bank Management  

• Budgeting  

• Project Management and Accounting  

• Fixed Assets  

• Management Reporter  

• Financial Consolidation and elimination experience  

• Experience with electronic banking file needs  

• Advanced knowledge in Financial workflow or journal approval  

• Outstanding understanding of Accounting processes, principles, functionality & systems 

• Microsoft Dynamics Finance certification preferable 

• Solid Finance background (ACA/ACCA/CIMA part qualified or qualified is desirable but not essential)  

• Experience with Business Intelligence (BI) a plus  
   

Soft Skills:  

• Exudes confidence  

• Works independently as well as in a team environment  

• Acts with professional demeanour  

• Manages time and multiple tasks accordingly  

• Thinks clearly and calmly under pressure  

• Solves complex problems with creative solutions  

• Places emphasis on client satisfaction  

• Desires to constantly assess and incorporate new technologies and software into      their skillset  

• Promotes the Values of our company  

• Leads people and helps to grow them in their role 

Dynamics 365 F&O Finance Consultant 

The Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) business unit at KPMG is looking for a Dynamics 365 F&O Consultant with some demonstrable experience across different phases of large-scale, enterprise Dynamics FO projects, combined with a good practical understanding of Finance processes and procedures. With a hands-on approach you will be involved in end-to-end implementations along with the interfacing and integration of Dynamics 365 products to the wider Microsoft platform.  

The Dynamics FO Consultant is a core team member of KPMG customer delivery, with the successful applicant being involved in business processes and solution design as well as hands-on configuration and customisation of MS Dynamics FO solutions working with both onshore and offshore delivery teams. 

This role is an important element of KPMG Microsoft Business Solutions’ delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 FO. You will be provided with a combination of on-the-job and structured product training working with more senior colleagues, to help grow your skills and further develop your career. 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 

• Involvement in full end-to-end implementations and all phases of project life cycles, using your knowledge of Dynamics 365 FO finance capabilities, working closely with client teams and business stakeholders 

• Involvement with D365FO interfaces and Integrations 

• Assist with the gathering and documentation of functional requirements and completion of gap/fit analysis 

• Contribute to and create solution design documents 

• Communicate effectively with fellow team members to ensure that the solution being delivered meets the client’s requirements 

• Understanding impact of scope (creep) and application of change control processes 

• Delivery of end-user training to clients and colleagues where applicable 

• Provide on-site support and assistance to clients throughout the various project phases 

• Perform pre-Sales activities as required  

• Understanding of product roadmap and the content of future releases of D365 FO in functional areas 

• Demonstrate ability for upselling and understanding of additional company capabilities  

• Partake in practice development activities and contribute to the creation and/or delivery of these to fellow colleagues 

• Promotes the Values of our company  

• Ensure timely completion of internal processes and mandatory training 

• Carry out additional duties as may occur from time to time as instructed and agreed by Directors 

• Represent KPMG MBS in a professional and positive manner at all times 

Requirements:  

Qualifications and Skills  

• Proven experience in consulting and good presentation skills 

• A proven track record of successful D365 F&O implementations within medium to large client companies, ideally across several business verticals.  

• Ability to facilitate meetings and workshops, and to present to customers, colleagues and project stakeholders 

• Experience in the following areas of an implementation project life cycle 

• Requirements analysis and documentation 

• Business process mapping and modelling 

• Standard product configuration 

• Development testing and UAT 

• Data migration 

• Cut-over activities 

• Go-live support 

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance & Operations (D365FO) or AX2012 implementation experience including the following modules / functional areas 

• General ledger 

• Accounts receivable 

• Accounts payable 

• Cash and bank management 

• Budgeting 

• Project management and accounting 

• Fixed assets 

• Asset management and leasing 

• Financial reports  

• Knowledge of financial consolidation and elimination process 

• Experience with electronic banking file needs 

• Knowledge in Financial workflow and/or journal approval 

• Multi-legal entries experience desirable but not essential 

• Multi-currency experience desirable but not essential 

• Experience with D365 F&O interfaces and Integrations 

• Ability to develop a clear understanding of clients’ needs and incorporate them into a solution 

• Solid Finance background (ACA/ACCA/CIMA part qualified; qualified is desirable but not essential) 

• Good knowledge of accounting processes, principles, functionality & systems 

• Experience in supporting pre-sales activities 

• Microsoft Dynamics FO Finance certifications, ideally most current version, is desirable 

• Awareness of Power Platform capabilities and Business Intelligence (BI) is preferred 

• Practical experience using LCS and Azure DevOps 

• Good MS Office skills (primarily Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Visio is a plus) 

• Knowledge of Power Platform capabilities and Business Intelligence (BI) 

Soft 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 

• Acts with professional demeanour  

• Ability to manage time and prioritise multiple tasks accordingly  

• Thinks clearly and responds calmly when under pressure 

• Good problem-solving capabilities 

• Client centric approach with emphasis on client satisfaction  

• Willingness to learn and incorporate new technologies and software into their skillset  

• Confidence to reach out to more senior colleagues for guidance and advice 

KPMG’s Infrastructure Group in the UK consists of c200 professionals and is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading independent business, financial and regulatory advisers in infrastructure. The group has won many awards, including Financial Advisor of the Year (Infrastructure Journal) for several years. The group has locations in London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Leeds and Manchester, but is organised on a national basis, operating under a single national cost centre.

We provide in-depth advice on strategic, financial, regulatory and commercial issues driving investments in infrastructure across Transport, Power & Utilities, and Social Infrastructure in the UK and globally. Our work includes market and policy design, economic and regulatory analysis, deal structuring and execution, as well as strategic and transaction advice to enable private and public capital to fund infrastructure. We work closely with other functions within KPMG to advise clients on mergers and acquisitions, valuations, tax, accounting, and due diligence.

The utilities sector is the largest business area for the Infrastructure Group and encompasses work for large clients in the sector, including all of the leading UK energy and water companies as well as some of the largest utilities in Europe and beyond. We provide in-depth strategic and technical advice on corporate finance and corporate financial management, regulatory finance, regulatory policy, business and financial planning, cost assessment and benchmarking as well as other drivers affecting value. Our work combines elements of policy, finance, strategy and economics to assist our clients in structuring investments, securing financing, supporting regulatory regimes and maximising shareholder value. We are widely recognised by many industry stakeholders as market leaders influencing the future of the utilities sector.

Our business is continuously expanding and we are looking for high quality candidates to support our Power & Utilities business with a particular focus on cost assessment, modelling and benchmarking as well as financial analysis. This is to support the development of new service lines, building on the work already undertaken in the Group.