Finance ERP Lead Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O

Kantar is the world’s leading marketing data and analytics business. We deliver the intelligence needed to power brand growth.

We provide the signals that help organisations act quickly and confidently. We empower brands to make effective marketing decisions based on predictive evidence. And we help them craft powerful growth strategies rooted in the connection between consumers, brands and enterprise value.

All this is powered by our uniquely robust human and synthetic data, our unrivalled IP, our AI-native platform and the team of global brand experts that bring this all together.

Why this job is important

Kantar is transforming into a standalone, future-ready business, and technology is at the heart of that journey. As our Finance ERP Lead, you'll shape the future of our global finance technology landscape, helping us create greater consistency, control and insight across the organisation.

This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll define the strategy, architecture and roadmap for our Finance ERP ecosystem, with a particular focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations. Working across Product, Finance, Technology and Transformation teams, you'll influence major business decisions, lead complex programmes and help deliver modern, scalable solutions that support better business outcomes.

What you’ll be doing

• Defining and leading the strategy, architecture and roadmap for our Finance ERP ecosystem, with a focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O).
• Leading ERP transformation programmes, platform upgrades and new capability development across a global environment.
• Partnering with Finance, Technology and Transformation teams to simplify processes, improve decision‑making and drive automation.
• Overseeing integrations, data architecture and system interoperability across the wider technology landscape.
• Establishing governance, security, compliance and operational standards that ensure a resilient and scalable ERP environment.
• Managing external partners and suppliers to deliver high‑quality outcomes and maximise investment value.
• Championing continuous improvement, data quality and user experience across Finance platforms

The ideal skills & experience

• Deep expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, including solution design, architecture and enterprise‑scale deployment.
• Strong understanding of finance processes, controls, governance and ERP‑enabled transformation.
• Experience delivering large‑scale ERP programmes within complex, global organisations.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies, integrations, APIs and Microsoft Azure.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to translate business needs into scalable technology solutions.
• Experience working with third‑party implementation partners and technology vendors.
• Understanding of data governance, master data management and reporting frameworks

What’s in it for you

• Flexible hybrid working
• 25 days leave, 2 days paid for volunteering and life event leave
• Competitive salary and bonus (bonus dependent on role)
• Company pension
• Enhanced parental leave
• Healthcare options
• Wide range of flexible benefits

We cannot offer visa sponsorship or help with relocation support for this role. Please make sure you’ve got the right to work in the country where this role is located before applying.

Kantar is one of the most recognised and trusted brands in its industry, with unmatched depth of experience and global reach. What makes this moment different is how much is changing at once.

We are working on the world’s most influential brands, investing in AI and technology, and evolving how intelligence is delivered. The work is becoming more connected, more dynamic and more impactful.

People joining Kantar now are not stepping into something finished. They are joining a business that is evolving, and they will help shape what comes next.

If you want to work on iconic brands, solve complex problems, learn from exceptional people and do work that genuinely makes a difference, we would love to hear from you.

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