Functional Business Analyst

VAT Talent Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

VAT Talent Pty Ltd is seeking a Dynamics 365 Functional Business Analyst to join a client team in Sydney on a 12-month fixed term. The role centers on Finance & Operations and involves close collaboration with finance and operations stakeholders to map current ways of working, shape the D365 solution, and ensure successful build, testing and handover.

You will document processes, run fit-gap analysis, and configure core FinOps modules while supporting data migration, integrations and UAT.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a functional BA in Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (or AX).
• Strong knowledge of finance processes: GL, AP, AR, fixed assets.
• Experience running workshops and shaping solution design in D365 F&O.

Responsibilities

• Run workshops with finance, procurement and operations stakeholders to capture requirements and scope.
• Document current/future state processes and perform fit-gap analyses against D365 F&O.
• Write functional specs, user stories and acceptance criteria for developers/testers.
• Configure and support setup of core FinOps modules (GL, AP, AR, FA, Cash/Bank, Procurement, Inventory).
• Support data migration, mapping, cleansing rules and reconciliation.
• Collaborate with technical teams on integrations, reporting and security roles.
• Plan and execute UAT, triage defects and support go-live/hypercare.
• Prepare training material and handover to the business.
• Keep stakeholders updated on progress, risks and decisions.

Skills

Dynamics 365 F&O

Finance processes

Workshop facilitation

UAT & test planning

Agile/hybrid

Job description

Dynamics 365 Functional Business Analyst (Finance and Operations)

Sydney | 12 month fixed term | Onshore

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for a Dynamics 365 Functional Business Analyst to join a client team in Sydney on a 12-month fixed term. The role focuses mainly on Finance and Operations (FinOps). You will work with finance and operations stakeholders to understand how they work today, shape how they will work in Dynamics 365, and make sure the solution is built, tested and handed over properly. You need to be comfortable in finance processes as well as in the system.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Run workshops with finance, procurement and operations stakeholders to capture business requirements and agree scope
• Document current and future state processes and complete fit-gap analysis against Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations
• Write functional specifications, user stories and acceptance criteria for developers, technical consultants and testers
• Configure and support setup of core FinOps modules such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Cash and Bank, Procurement and Inventory
• Support data migration, including mapping, cleansing rules, validation and reconciliation
• Work with technical teams on integrations, reporting and security roles
• Plan and run user acceptance testing, triage defects and support go-live and hypercare
• Prepare training material and support handover to the business
• Keep stakeholders updated on progress, risks and decisions

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience as a functional Business Analyst or consultant on Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (or AX)
• Solid knowledge of finance processes such as general ledger, payables, receivables and fixed assets
• Working knowledge of procurement, inventory or supply chain processes in D365
• Experience running requirements workshops, fit-gap analysis and solution design sessions
• Experience supporting data migration and UAT on an implementation or major upgrade
• Experience writing functional designs, user stories and acceptance criteria in an Agile or hybrid setting
• Clear written and verbal communication, with confidence working with finance and operations leaders
• Based in Sydney, with full Australian work rights

DESIRABLE

• Microsoft certification such as MB-310 (Finance) or MB-330 (Supply Chain Management)
• Experience with Power Platform, Power BI or Azure DevOps
• Exposure to Dynamics 365 integrations and the Data management framework
• Experience on a full D365 F&O implementation, rollout or upgrade program