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Our client’s Microsoft Business Solutions team is a Microsoft Gold Partner and leader in Microsoft software implementations for medium to large organisations, providing their clients with the ability to keep up with the ever-changing digital world by implementing Microsoft’s M365, Azure, Microsoft’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Engagement (CE) software from the Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) software line.

Role Overview

Our client is looking for an experienced Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (D365FO) Solutions Architect with extensive experience across all phases of large-scale enterprise D365FO projects. With a hands‑on approach and proven experience in end‑to‑end implementations, strong understanding of financial and supply chain processes and procedures combined with practical 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, managing onshore consultants, working alongside both onshore and offshore development teams. This role will also require a level of presales activities focused on D365FO functionality and the wider Microsoft platform. You will also contribute to proposal development and provide input in business development whilst leading and mentoring more junior staff.

This role is therefore key to our client’s 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.

Job Location: Sliema, Malta

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Type: Full‑time, Permanent

Working Hours: GMT +1

Salary: Base + Benefits (Paid in Euros €)

Relocation: VISA & Relocation Package Included

Requirements

Experience and Background

Minimum 12 years’ of relevant experience working with Microsoft Dynamics AX and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O

Experience in leading a team of minimum of 10 members

Excellent presentation and demonstration skills

Experience of large‑scale ERP implementations

Experience of thinking clearly and calmly under pressure with sound judgement and decision‑making abilities

Experience of constantly assessing and incorporating new technologies and software into their skillset

Business process mapping, modelling, and documentation knowledge • Experience of mentoring junior and offshore staff

Skills and Qualifications

Degree in Business & IT or similar.

Excellent communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing • Excellent ability to lead meetings and workshops, and confidently present to the C Suite

Outstanding understanding of Accounting processes, principles, functionality & systems

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

Microsoft Dynamics Finance and/or SCM certification, ideally most current version

Outstanding knowledge of the following areas of an implementation project life cycle: Requirements analysis and documentation/Business process mapping and modelling/Development testing and UAT/Data migration/Cut‑over activities/Go‑live support

Must be able to show exceptional knowledge of best practices for D365FO

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

Excellent understanding of Data Migration

Knowledge of Power Platform capabilities and Business Intelligence (BI)

LCS and Azure DevOps knowledge

Understanding of integration tools and technologies

Works independently as well as in team environment

Strong client centric approach with emphasis on client satisfaction

Knowledge of best practices for working with offshore teams and on multi‑national projects

Responsibilities

Project Responsibilities

The Functional Solutions Architect will drive the delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance solutions following best practices

Owning the solution for the Finance and/or SCM work stream, making design decisions and reviewing/creating solution documentation

Responsible for leading and managing a team comprising of a group of talented consultants each holding different levels of expertise

Have excellent understanding of D365FO functional capabilities

Involvement with functional interfaces and Integrations with D365FO • Provide on‑site support as required by the company or client. Work with onsite engagement team & client team to gather requirements, determine expectations & finalize deliverables

Ownership of gathering and documentation of functional requirements and complete gap/fit analysis for workstream

Ensure quality project delivery of deliverables produced and demonstrate experience in system and functional testing

Advise client and delivery team members of scope (creep) and use of change control processes

Delivery of end‑user training to clients and colleagues where applicable

Demonstrate ability around upselling and understanding of additional company capabilities

Involvement in 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 solutions

Meet and exceed customer expectations from business knowledge, skills, and behaviour

Carry out additional duties as may occur from time to time as instructed and agreed by Project leads and managers

Identify business/project risk and mitigate or communicate as necessary

Ensure progress updates are communicated to relevant parties both formally and informally

Practice Responsibilities

Awareness of product roadmap and the content of future releases of D365FO in the Finance and/or SCM area and demonstrate changes/additions to team members

Identify practice development activities and strong involvement in the creation and delivery of these to fellow colleagues

Strong involvement in further development of Finance and/or SCM capabilities in D365FO product team

Promotes the Values of our company

Leads people and helps to grow them in their role

Performance manage and/or mentor junior members of the team

Willing to travel abroad when required

Always represent our client in a professional and positive manner

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 and Leads

The Employee is required to follow our client’s Information Security Policies (ISP and ISMP) at all times

Microsoft Business Solutions Overview

At our client, your long‑term future is every bit as important to them as it is to you. That’s why our clients aim is to give you experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime. Whether it’s great training and development, mobility opportunities or corporate responsibility volunteering activities – you’ll gain a wealth of experiences on which to build a rewarding career. They are a firm that encourages you to be yourself, values your contribution, and inspires you to act as a role model, always focused on doing the right thing for each other, their clients, and their communities.

This sets out all the different ways you’ll be rewarded by our client. Among other things, you can benefit from honest conversations about your career as well as a range of other rewards. In all these ways and more, they have created an environment that can bring out the best in you.

#Bethechange and #makethechange. Join our clients' talented, successful team and make the leap into the future.

For this exciting opportunity they have put together a great package that combines a competitive salary with a bundle of extras including allowances, business travel allowances, certifications to support you in your career growth, private insurance, and medical insurance for you and your family.

Don’t worry, they know that relocation can be a challenge, which is why they have an extremely supportive onboarding team to help you throughout this process! - They provide relocation support for you and your family.