Manager, Dynamics 365 F&O Managed Services / Support Team

BDO; England; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Manager for Dynamics 365 F&O Managed Services / Support. You will operationalize the D365 F&O service line, ensuring effective delivery and mentoring your team. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in relevant ERP systems, is passionate about operations, and possesses strong leadership and customer relationship skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with Dynamics 365 F&O and/or Dynamics AX ERP systems or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience in Information Technology/Consulting with operational experience.
• 3+ years' experience managing and mentoring a team of at least 5 members.

Responsibilities

• Operationalize and manage the D365 F&O service line within the practice.
• Participate in recruitment and mentoring of new talent.
• Ensure effective delivery of operations and high customer service.

Skills

Dynamics 365 F&O

Project Management

Agile methodology

Customer relationship management

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, technology or a related discipline

Tools

Dynamics AX

SAP

Oracle Cloud ERP

Job description

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

BDO Canada is seeking a Manager, Dynamics 365 F&O Managed Services / Support to join our fast-paced and growing Solution Operations practice, with the ability to work from anywhere in Canada. The primary focus of this role is to operationalize and manage the D365 F&O service line within the practice. The ideal candidate would be someone that is passionate about operations and service, growing and maturing the team, driving continuous improvement and contributing to the evolution of the practice. As part of this role, the candidate would own the delivery and operations of key accounts. An entrepreneurial spirit is welcome in this role.

BDO Digital provides implementation and support services for accounting and enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM) and business intelligence (BI) solutions to our clients across Canada. BDO Digital is a Microsoft Gold Certified partner and was named Microsoft Canada Partner of the Year for 2024.

Responsibilities

Talent

• Support the addition of new talent through participation in the recruitment process
• On-going mentoring and coaching of the team including performance management and career guidance

Team utilization planning and forecasting

• Ensuring our support professionals have the skills, experience and capacity required to deliver our service offerings
• Manage multiple engagements against budget, timeline and scope
• Provide financial and accounting recommendations to clients operating on D365 F&O
• Be the go-to person for the D365 F&O team on financial and accounting best practice advice, as needed when supporting clients

Monitor and manage vendor relationships where applicable.

• Leading internal and external action planning meetings and driving deliverables to closure
• Act as an escalation contact on and off hours as needed and manage any customer satisfaction or delivery concerns
• Build deep relationships with Clients and assist in expanding engagement

Operations

• Ensuring effective delivery of operations and high customer service
• Ensuring the adherence to a consistent standardized service delivery model rooted in IT Service Management (ITSM) best practices
• Support the finance team as part of the month end billing process
• Support the evolution of tools and operational procedures driven through the lens of continuous improvement
• Update / Establish, track and report on Key Performance Indicators supporting the delivery of operational excellence

Growth

• Understand the Solution Operations offering and participate in pre-sales presentations, pricings and proposals
• Assist in development & implementation of new service offerings
• Contribute and lead one or more aspects of the practice annual business plan

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work : Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains and attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development

Your experience and education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, technology or a related discipline
• 5+ years experience with Dynamics 365 F&O and / or Dynamics AX ERP systems, or equivalent experience with other ERP systems (e.g. SAP or Oracle Cloud ERP etc.)
• 5+ years’ experience in the Information Technology / Consulting space with demonstrated operational experience
• 5+ years' experience in overseeing software projects / programs
• 3+ years' experience in managing and mentoring a team of at least 5 team members
• 3+ years' experience in engaging in pre-sales activities including estimations and proposal writing
• 3+ years' experience in managing upwards inclusive of engaging with senior customer personnel (Controllers, Directors, VPs etc)
• 3+ years' experience in creation and implementing operational procedures and continuous improvement activities
• D365 F&O certifications would be considered an asset

Certifications and Working Knowledge

• Agile or Scrum methodology or Project Management
• ITIL or ITSM related programs

Other Skills

• Understanding of key concepts and fundamentals in Dynamics 365 F&O
• Strong customer relationship skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent in multi-tasking and time management