Senior Dynamics 365 Finance Consultant

VE3; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VE3 is seeking a Senior Dynamics 365 Finance Consultant to deliver end-to-end D365 F&O implementations in the UK. The role requires deep functional expertise, hands-on configuration, and the ability to engage with finance leaders and technical teams.

The candidate will shape the solution, lead design decisions, manage data migration and integrations, and oversee testing and cutover while ensuring post-go-live stabilization.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of Dynamics AX / Dynamics 365 F&O experience
• Multiple full end-to-end D365 F&O implementations (not just upgrades or support)
• Strong finance background with deep understanding of GL, AP, AR, FA, VAT
• Hands-on configuration experience and ability to work with senior finance stakeholders
• Experience in UK-based organisations and UK VAT/statutory reporting

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end D365 F&O implementation
• Lead design decisions and configure the platform
• Oversee integrations and data migration
• Manage testing and cutover activities
• Support post-go-live stabilization and governance
• Define security roles and segregation of duties
• Work with finance stakeholders and project teams

Skills

End-to-end D365

Solution design

Stakeholder management

Finance domain

Data migration

Integrations

Security roles

Audit/compliance

Testing & cutover

UK VAT reporting

Tools

Power BI

Dynamics 365 F&O

Job description

Job Title: Senior Dynamics 365 Finance Consultant

Experience: 5+ years

Location: UK

Job Type: Full-time

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Consultant to deliver a full end-to-end D365 F&O implementation. This role requires deep functional expertise, strong solution architecture capability, hands-on configuration experience, and the confidence to work directly with senior stakeholders, finance leaders, and technical teams.

The consultant will be responsible for shaping the solution, leading design decisions, configuring the platform, overseeing integrations and data migration, managing testing and cutover, and supporting post-go-live stabilization. This is not a support-only or module-specific role - we are looking for someone who has implemented D365 F&O multiple times in real organizations.

Requirements

Requirements

• Discovery & Solution Design

Translate business requirements into fit-to-standard D365 F&O designs

Define:

• Chart of Accounts structure
• Financial dimensions and reporting hierarchies
• Legal entities and intercompany models
• Tax, VAT, and statutory reporting requirements (UK-focused)

Produce:

• Functional Design Documents (FDDs)
• Gap-fit analysis with mitigation strategy

2. Core D365 F&O Implementation

Hands-on configuration and ownership of core modules, typically including:

Finance

• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Cash & Bank Management
• Fixed Assets
• Budgeting & Financial Reporting
• VAT / UK statutory compliance

Operations (as applicable)

• Expense Management
• Project Operations (PSA / Project Accounting)
• Inventory & Supply Chain (if in scope)

You will:

• Configure standard functionality wherever possible
• Minimise customisation and justify any extensions
• Define security roles and segregation of duties
• Align solution with audit, compliance, and control expectations

3. Integrations & Data Migration

Define integration patterns with:

• HR / Payroll systems
• Banking platforms
• Reporting platforms (Power BI)

Work with technical teams on:

• Data migration strategy (opening balances, historical data)
• Data mapping, cleansing, and validation
• Cutover and reconciliation plans

Validate integration and migration outputs from a business and financial integrity perspective

Required Experience

8-12+ years of Dynamics AX / Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations experience

Multiple full end-to-end D365 F&O implementations (not just upgrades or support roles)

Proven experience leading implementations from:

Strong finance background with deep understanding of:

• GL, AP, AR, FA, VAT, month-end close

Hands-on configuration experience (not just advisory)

Experience working with senior finance stakeholders

Strong documentation and workshop facilitation skills

• Experience in UK-based organisations and UK VAT/statutory reporting

Experience in:

• Professional services, consulting, or project-based businesses
• multi-legal-entity and multi-currency environments

Certifications (Strongly Preferred):

• Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Finance Functional Consultant Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Functional Consultant Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Apps Solution Architect Expert

Personal Attributes

• Calm, confident, and credible with senior stakeholders
• Strong ownership mindset - sees delivery through to completion
• Pragmatic: knows when to stick to standard and when to flex
• Commercially aware and delivery-focused
• Excellent communicator (business and technical)