Manager, ERP Finance Lead

1205 Avanade Canada Inc. Company; Toronto; On-site; CAD 145,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanade in Canada seeks an experienced Manager, ERP Finance Lead to drive Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance implementations for enterprise clients. You will lead finance process transformation, governance, and delivery across global teams, advising executives and shaping solutions that align with business objectives.

You will guide discovery, requirements, and workshops, while mentoring consultants and contributing to ERP practice growth with reusable assets and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering ERP or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance implementations.
• CPA/CA/Equivalent finance qualification.
• Experience in consulting organizations delivering enterprise transformations.
• Ability to lead cross-functional delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and optimization of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance solutions across GL, AP, AR, cash & bank, fixed assets, reporting, period close, and controls.
• Provide functional architecture, governance, and quality oversight throughout the lifecycle.
• Advise finance executives and stakeholders on process improvements, automation, and adoption.
• Develop and coach onshore and offshore consultants; support pre-sales and solution envisioning.

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Manager, ERP Finance Lead to lead Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance solutions for enterprise clients. This role combines deep finance functional expertise with client advisory, delivery leadership, solution governance, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance solutions across General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash and Bank Management, Fixed Assets, financial reporting, period close, and financial controls. Drive finance process transformation aligned with business objectives, control requirements, and industry practices. Lead discovery and requirements workshops, translating business needs into functional designs and delivery priorities. Provide functional architecture, solution governance, and quality oversight throughout the implementation lifecycle. Advise finance executives, controllers, project sponsors, and other stakeholders on process, reporting, controls, automation, and adoption. Lead finance workstreams, managing scope, risks, issues, decisions, dependencies, and delivery outcomes. Coordinate functional delivery across technical, data, integration, testing, and change management teams. Lead and develop onshore and offshore consultants through coaching, knowledge sharing, and clear performance expectations. Support pre-sales and business development through discovery, assessments, estimates, proposals, demonstrations, and solution envisioning. Contribute to ERP practice growth through reusable assets, capability development, and strategic client opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified: MB-310 — Dynamics 365 Finance Functional Consultant Associate
• AB-730 – D365 AI Business Professional
• AB-731 – D365 AI Transformation Leader
• Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance.
• CPA, CGA, CMA, CA, or equivalent finance qualification.
• Experience in consulting organizations delivering enterprise transformations.

Leadership Expectations

Demonstrates recognized expertise in ERP Finance and applies sound judgment to complex client and delivery decisions. Leads through influence, collaboration, and accountability across multidisciplinary teams. Balances client outcomes, delivery quality, team development, and commercial objectives.

What Success Looks Like

Finance transformation outcomes are delivered on time, within scope, and to agreed quality standards. Clients demonstrate strong satisfaction and confidence in the solution and advisory support. Project risks, decisions, dependencies, and governance are managed proactively. Consulting talent grows through effective coaching, feedback, and meaningful delivery opportunities. Reusable assets and sales contributions create measurable value for the ERP practice.

Key Skills & Capabilities

7+ years of experience delivering ERP or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance implementations. Deep expertise in core finance processes, including financial accounting, period close, controls, and reporting. Experience leading finance workstreams on medium to large ERP transformation programs. Strong stakeholder management, executive communication, workshop facilitation, and client relationship skills. Knowledge of ERP implementation methodologies, project governance, and quality management. Experience mentoring consultants and leading distributed teams.

Compensation at Avanade varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Avanade provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below. The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit — in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate. Canada Employee Benefits | Avanade Role Location Annual Salary Range British Columbia/Ontario $145,000 to $172,000. At Avanade, we advance the world through the power of people and Microsoft. Join us to shape your skills and the future with bold ideas and innovative solutions. Our partnership with Microsoft and Accenture empowers you to unlock your full potential. Working at Avanade offers the chance to build a career path that suits your skills and interests and the freedom to be your authentic self. We are committed to your growth, well-being, and success. This is where passion meets opportunity, technology meets humanity, and every challenge is a chance to make a genuine impact on colleagues, clients, and communities. Together, we do what matters.