D365 F&O Solution Architect

Vallum Associates; Windsor; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallum Associates is seeking a Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Finance Solution Architect to design, govern, and deliver end-to-end finance solutions within D365 F&O. You will bridge business stakeholders, finance teams and technical teams to ensure alignment with objectives and enterprise standards.

Lead solution architecture across modules, define future-state processes, create blueprints, and ensure designs follow Microsoft best practices.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of D365 Finance modules.
• Experience in multiple full lifecycle D365 F&O implementations.
• Strong problem solving and decision making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end Finance solutions across D365 F&O modules.
• Engage with Finance leadership and translate requirements into designs.
• Own functional solution design throughout project lifecycles.
• Review configuration, data, and integration requirements.
• Lead governance, quality assurance and design authority forums.

Skills

D365 F&O

Finance modules

Lifecycle implementations

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA desirable

Job description

The Role

* A Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Finance Solution Architect is responsible for designing, governing, and delivering end-to-end finance solutions within D365 F&O. The role acts as the bridge between business stakeholders, finance teams, project managers, functional consultants, developers, and external partners to ensure that the solution aligns with business objectives, industry best practices, and enterprise architecture standards.

Your responsibilities:

Solution Architecture & Design

Design 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 business processes and operating models.

Create solution blueprints, architectural diagrams, and design documentation.

Ensure designs align with Microsoft best practices and roadmap.

Business Engagement

• Engage with Finance leadership and business stakeholders.
• Gather and challenge business requirements.
• Translate business needs into scalable solution designs.
• Lead solution workshops, fit-gap analysis, and design reviews.

Delivery Leadership

• Own functional solution design throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support Agile and traditional implementation methodologies.
• Review configuration and customisation requirements.
• Provide guidance to functional consultants and development teams.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and solution decisions.

Finance Process Ownership

Lead design 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 accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Integration & Data Architecture

Define integration architecture between D365 F&O and:

• CRM platforms
• Payment gateways (e.g., Worldpay)
• Banking systems
• Data warehouses
• Power Platform
• Third-party finance applications

Lead data migration and master data strategies.

Governance & Quality Assurance

Approve solution designs and technical specifications.

Lead design authority forums.

Ensure solutions meet:

• Security requirements
• Audit requirements
• Performance standards
• Scalability expectations

Required Skills & Experience

D365 F&O Expertise

• Deep knowledge of D365 Finance modules.
• Experience in multiple full lifecycle D365 F&O implementations.
• Problem solving and decision making

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:

• 10+ years ERP implementation experience.
• 8+ years in Dynamics 365 F&O Finance.
• Experience as:
• Lead Functional Consultant
• Finance Architect
• ERP Solution Architect
• Programme Design Lead
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) is desirable but not mandatory