D365 F&O Solution Architect

Queen Square Recruitment Ltd; Windsor; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Square Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an experienced Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Finance Solution Architect to lead the design and governance of enterprise-scale finance solutions within a complex D365 F&O environment. You will collaborate with finance leadership, project teams and partners to deliver scalable solutions aligned with Microsoft roadmap and business objectives.

The role demands strong architecture skills, governance capabilities and delivery leadership across Agile and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in ERP architecture and D365 F&O
• Strong stakeholder engagement and workshops facilitation
• Ability to translate complex business needs into scalable designs
• Proven track record in end-to-end D365 F&O implementations

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design of D365 F&O finance solutions across modules
• Define future-state finance processes and operating models
• Produce solution blueprints and architecture artefacts
• Ensure alignment with Microsoft best practices and platform capabilities
• Own the architectural governance across the programme lifecycle
• Manage risks, dependencies and design decisions
• Lead data migration planning and master data management strategies

Job description

ASAP start

We are seeking an experienced Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) Finance Solution Architect to join a major transformation programme. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the design, governance, and delivery of enterprise-scale finance solutions within a complex D365 F&O environment.

Working closely with business stakeholders, finance leadership, project teams, functional consultants, developers, and third-party partners, you will ensure the successful delivery of scalable, best-practice solutions aligned to business objectives and Microsoft's strategic roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design of end-to-end Finance solutions across D365 F&O modules including: General Ledger; Accounts Payable; Accounts Receivable; Fixed Assets; Cash & Bank Management; Revenue Recognition; Subscription Billing; Intercompany Accounting; Financial Consolidation
• Define future-state finance processes and operating models.
• Produce solution blueprints, architecture documentation, and design artefacts.
• Ensure solutions align with Microsoft best practices and platform capabilities.

Business Engagement

• Partner with Finance leaders and key business stakeholders.
• Gather, analyse, and challenge business requirements.
• Translate complex business needs into scalable solution designs.
• Facilitate workshops, fit-gap sessions, and architecture reviews.

Delivery Leadership

• Own the functional solution architecture throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Provide leadership across Agile and traditional delivery environments.
• Review configuration, customisation, and extension requirements.
• Guide functional consultants and technical delivery teams.
• Manage solution risks, dependencies, and key design decisions.

Finance Process Leadership

• Lead the design and optimisation of: Record-to-Report (R2R); Procure-to-Pay (P2P); Order-to-Cash (O2C); Subscription Billing; Revenue Recognition; Direct Debit Management; Financial Reconciliation Processes
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Define integration strategies between D365 F&O and: CRM platforms; Payment gateways; Banking systems; Data warehouses; Power Platform solutions; Third-party finance applications
• Lead data migration planning and master data management strategies.

Governance & Quality Assurance

• Approve solution designs and technical specifications.
• Chair or contribute to Design Authority and Architecture Governance forums.
• Ensure solutions meet security, audit, performance, and scalability requirements.
• Support testing activities including SIT, UAT, and end-to-end testing.
• Extensive experience designing and delivering D365 F&O Finance solutions.
• Deep expertise across core D365 Finance modules.
• Proven experience leading multiple full lifecycle D365 F&O implementations.
• Strong stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience working as a Finance Solution Architect, ERP Solution Architect, Lead Functional Consultant or Programme Design Lead
• 10+ years' ERP implementation experience.
• 8+ years specialising in Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.
• Experience within complex enterprise transformation programmes.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.

If you are a seasoned D365 F&O Finance Architect with a track record of delivering complex finance transformations and are available at short notice, we'd love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to shape a high-profile programme and influence key architectural decisions from day one.