Senior Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Functional Consultant

Gilder Search Group

New York (NY)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Gilder Search Group seeks a Senior Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Functional Consultant / Solution Architect in New York. You will lead implementation, configuration, and optimization of D365 F&O, including HR, overseeing ERP design, integrations, and go-live support.

The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on D365 F&O experience, strong business/technical acumen, and a track record of scalable ERP deployments in production environments.

Qualifications

5+ years implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O in production.
Proven leadership of full-cycle D365 F&O implementations and go-live.
Strong business and technical ERP understanding across Finance, HR, and Supply Chain.
Active MB-310 and MB-220 certifications or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Lead solution design and architecture for D365 F&O and HR modules.
Configure and optimize Finance, Procurement, Inventory, and HR workflows.
Oversee integrations with Dataverse, Power Platform, and external ERP systems.
Plan data migration, govern deployments, and manage stakeholder expectations.
Provide training, documentation, and post-go-live support.

Skills

D365 F&O

Solution Architecture

ERP Implementations

HR Module Expertise

Power Platform

Dataverse

Data Migration

Integrations

Security & Roles

UAT & Go-Live

Tools

Dataverse

Power BI

Azure integrations

SQL/DMF

Job description

Senior Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Functional Consultant / Solution Architect

Duration: Full Time

Location: New York, NY/Hybrid

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Functional Consultant / Solution Architect to lead the implementation, configuration, and optimization of our Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations environment, including the Human Resources (HR) module.

This role will serve as the primary functional and solution lead for the project, helping design scalable ERP processes, guide best practices, oversee integrations, and ensure a successful deployment and adoption across the organization.

The ideal candidate has deep hands-on experience implementing D365 F&O in production environments and understands both the business and technical sides of enterprise ERP deployments.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & ERP Design

Lead overall solution design and architecture for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.
Evaluate current business processes and recommend scalable ERP best practices.
Design cross-functional workflows across Finance, Procurement, Inventory, Operations, and HR.
Define system architecture, security model, environment strategy, and deployment approach.
Ensure implementation aligns with Microsoft best practices and long-term scalability.

Functional Implementation

Configure, implement, and optimize D365 F&O modules including:

Finance
Procurement & Sourcing
Inventory Management
Supply Chain / Operations
Human Resources (HR)
Workflow approvals
Employee self-service processes

Responsibilities include:

Requirements gathering
Gap analysis
Functional design documentation
System configuration
User acceptance testing (UAT)
Production deployment and go-live support

Human Resources (HR) Module Leadership

Lead implementation and optimization of D365 Human Resources including:

Employee lifecycle management
Leave and absence management
Benefits administration
Employee self-service portal
HR workflows and approvals
Organizational hierarchy and position management

Provide recommendations on HR process automation and best practices.

Integration & Data Migration

Oversee integrations between D365 and external systems including:
- Dataverse
- Power Platform
- Payroll systems
- Business Central
- CRM systems
- Third-party applications
Guide data migration strategy, cleansing, validation, and import processes.
Collaborate with technical consultants and developers on integrations, APIs, and customizations.

Governance & Project Leadership

Serve as the primary ERP functional lead and advisor.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams.
Support project planning, deployment timelines, and risk management.
Lead solution reviews and ensure project deliverables are completed successfully.

Training & Post-Go-Live Support

Train end users and system administrators.
Create process documentation and functional guides.
Provide post-go-live stabilization and optimization support.
Assist with long-term ERP governance and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

5+ years of hands-on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations implementation experience.
Proven experience leading full-cycle D365 F&O implementations and production go-live deployments.
Strong expertise in:
- Finance & Accounting
- Procurement & Inventory
- Operations / Supply Chain
- Human Resources (HR)
Must possess the following active Microsoft certifications:
- Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Finance Functional Consultant Associate (MB-310)
- Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Human Resources Functional Consultant Associate (MB-220)
Strong understanding of:
- D365 security roles
- Workflow automation
- Data migration
- ERP integrations
- Environment and deployment management
Experience with Power Platform and Dataverse integrations.
Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Functional Consultant Associate (MB-330)
Experience with:
- Lifecycle Services (LCS)
- Electronic Reporting (ER)
- Power BI
- Azure integrations
- Business Central integration
- API integrations
Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or service industries.
Previous consulting or solution architecture experience.