Dynamics 365 F&O Functional Consultant (Fixed-Term)

Aurora Energy Research; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Parental Support

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Oxford Discounts

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flu Jabs

Job summary

A leading energy research company in Oxford is seeking an experienced Dynamics 365 F&O Functional Consultant. The role involves technical ownership of the ERP system, collaboration with finance stakeholders, and developing reporting solutions. Strong experience in Dynamics 365 F&O and excellent interpersonal skills are required. Benefits include private medical insurance and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Experience creating knowledge articles and documenting processes.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Own Dynamics 365 F&O as the ERP system.
• Guide technical strategy for Dynamics 365 F&O.
• Develop and provide reporting on system performance.

Skills

Functional experience with Dynamics 365 F&O

Experience in technical ownership or functional consultancy

Strong understanding of ERP system architecture

Excellent interpersonal skills

Tools

Power BI

Power Automate

Logic Apps

Job description

Overview

Dynamics 365 F&O Functional Consultant (Fixed-Term) – AurorA Energy Research

This is a fixed-term position, running until the end of the year. AurorA Energy Research is seeking an experienced Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations professional to join the Internal Technology team. The role is key to expanding the team and technology offerings for our growing user base.

Location: Oxford, UK. Department: Internal Technology.

Responsibilities

• Technical Ownership: Take ownership of Dynamics 365 F&O as the ERP system, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and alignment with business objectives. Continually evaluate the system’s technical aspects and implement improvements and optimisations in line with change management processes.
• Collaborative Support: Work with Finance and other business owners to provide technical support, improve training materials and internal processes, and act as an escalation/mentoring point for the Support Engineer role.
• Strategic Guidance: Guide the technical strategy for Dynamics 365 F&O, translating business requirements into technical solutions. Collaborate with Engineering on integrations with other systems in the estate.
• Systems Expertise: Be the Subject Matter Expert for all Finance Systems and configuration (Dynamics 365 F&O). Advise users and work with the Finance Systems support function to ensure training and support.
• Systems Management: Own Finance Systems strategy across current and future systems, maintaining a roadmap for the Finance team within the broader systems strategy.
• Change Management: Champion best practices within the Finance department and represent changes at the systems Change Advisory Board. Coordinate with third-party vendors to prioritise and manage changes.
• Vendor Management: Own vendor management for Finance systems, conduct service reviews, run market reviews, and contribute to RFPs for new or existing systems as needed.
• Systems Reporting: Develop and provide reporting on system performance and user satisfaction. Define and deliver reports for the Finance department, or implement additional reporting solutions as required.

What we are looking for

Required attributes:

• Functional experience with Dynamics 365 F&O, preferably in an end-user setting
• Proven experience in technical ownership or functional consultancy of Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
• Strong understanding of ERP system architecture and Dynamics 365 F&O functionalities
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including senior business stakeholders, to define objectives and translate requirements into deliverables and roadmaps
• Experience creating knowledge articles, documenting processes, and best practices
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Flexible, positive, can-do attitude and team player
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines, managing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Power Automate / Logic Apps / Power Platform experience
• Power BI experience
• Experience in a global organisation with a Finance focus
• Accounting knowledge
• Payroll software experience

What we offer

Benefits include:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Parental Support
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Local Oxford Discounts
• Cycle-to-work Scheme
• Flu Jabs

We support flexible and hybrid working arrangements with potential adjustments to working hours. Details to be discussed during the interview process.

The Company is committed to equal opportunity and to ensuring no unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity.

To apply, please submit your résumé/CV, a personal summary, your salary expectations, and your notice period.