Microsoft Dynamics 365 (F&O) Senior Functional Consultant

EY Podnikatel roku; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Functional Consultant specialized in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations. The role involves leading discoveries, managing implementations, and mentoring junior consultants. The ideal candidate has strong technical and business skills, with a focus on supply chain management and problem-solving in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery meetings to understand client business processes.
• Implement D365 F&O Supply Chain modules.
• Train users and develop training documentation.

Skills

Deep technical expertise in D365

Strong business acumen

Ability to solve complex business problems

Experience in supply chain management

Mentorship skills

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Microsoft Azure Stack

PowerApps

Office 365

Job description

The D365 Senior Functional Consultant will act as a subject matter expert (SME) in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations, with a focus on Supply Chain. This role involves evaluating client requirements, analyzing business processes, and identifying operational challenges to design and implement effective, value-driven solutions using the D365 platform.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced professional who combines deep technical expertise with strong business acumen. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record in industries such as manufacturing, food and beverage, FMCG, financial services, retail, and wholesale distribution. This role is well-suited for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving complex business problems, and is passionate about leveraging technology to drive transformation and efficiency.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Lead discovery meetings with clients to understand current business processes to be incorporated into D365 FSC.
2. Lead design sessions to formulate the future D365 solution.
3. Work with clients to understand legacy data components and identify the appropriate location for such data in D365.
4. Validate business practices and processes in Dynamics based on discovery analysis.
5. Conduct GAP analysis to determine differences between application and business processes.
6. Lead end-to-end implementations of D365 F&O Supply Chain modules.
7. Configure D365 modules including Inventory, Master Planning, Production, Demand Planning, Procurement, Warehousing, Transportation, and Asset Management.
8. Mentor junior consultants and support knowledge transfer.
9. Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure project milestones are met.
10. Support pre-sales efforts with solution design and proposal development.
11. Identify creative solutions for processes not fully supported by standard D365.
12. Develop and deliver presentations to customers outlining findings and recommendations.
13. Translate functional business objectives and critical success factors into functional documents.
14. Configure the application to conform to business process definitions.
15. Train users in a hands-on methodology and develop training documentation.
16. Provide ongoing support to end users, assisting with troubleshooting or additional training via email, phone, or site visits.
17. Maintain and expand client relationships through high-quality service delivery.
18. Fully utilize Microsoft Technologies and the Microsoft Azure Stack (LCS, BPM, VSTS, Task Guides, PowerApps, Office 365, etc.).

Required Experience

Senior IC

Key Skills

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Employment Details

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: [Specify years of experience]

Vacancy: 1