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Senior Manager - Lead - Finance Consultant (D365 Finance & Operations) TC - UKI
- newcastle upon tyne, england, United Kingdom
- £60 - £80 Per Hour
Job Description
Role Purpose
Lead the Finance workstream across Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations programmes, combining Finance SME expertise, solution ownership, and delivery leadership to drive high‑quality, standardised, and business‑aligned solutions. Acts as a trusted advisor to clients and a senior leader within the practice.
Key Accountabilities
- Finance Solution Leadership
- Own the end‑to‑end Finance solution across D365 F&O programmes
- Translate business requirements into scalable, standardised solutions aligned to Microsoft best practice
- Lead Finance design decisions and contribute to Design Authority / Architecture governance
- Champion adoption of out‑of‑the‑box functionality over customisation
- Programme Delivery – Accountable for Finance workstream delivery across scope, quality, timeline, and budget
- Lead key activities: Fit‑Gap, functional design, configuration, testing, data migration, and training
- Identify and manage delivery and functional risks, ensuring proactive mitigation and escalation
- Collaborate across multi‑disciplinary, onshore/offshore teams to deliver integrated outcomes
- Client Engagement & Pre‑sales – Act as primary Finance contact for senior client stakeholders
- Lead workshops, solution walkthroughs, and demonstrations
- Support and drive pre‑sales, including estimation, solution shaping, and proposals
- Provide Finance transformation advisory, including process optimisation and solution selection
- People & Practice Leadership – Mentor and develop Managers and Consultants
- Drive capability development, including emerging areas (AI, RPA, Power Platform)
- Contribute to reusable assets, methodologies, and knowledge development
- Support training and adoption initiatives for both internal teams and clients
Core Skills & Knowledge
Functional Expertise
- Strong experience across D365 Finance modules (GL, Fixed Assets, Cash & Bank, Budgeting, Tax)
- Deep understanding of end‑to‑end finance processes (R2R, P2P, O2C, A2D)
- Ability to define business process maps and translate into system solutions
Technical & Delivery Awareness
- High‑level understanding of D365 architecture and ecosystem (e.g. integrations, data, Azure DevOps)
- Experience delivering multiple end‑to‑end D365 implementations
Consulting & Leadership Skills
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing capabilities
- Excellent presentation, workshop facilitation, and demonstration skills
- Proven ability to lead distributed teams and complex programmes
- Effective in risk management, decision‑making, and escalation handling
Qualifications
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or IT‑related field
- Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) preferred
- Microsoft D365 Finance certification desirable
Personal Attributes
- Self‑driven, operates with autonomy and accountability
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Collaborative and adaptable, with experience working across global teams
- Comfortable working in fast‑paced, client‑facing environments
Success Measures
- Successful delivery of Finance workstreams on time, budget, and quality
- High client satisfaction and trusted advisor status
- Increased adoption of standard D365 capabilities
- Contribution to practice growth, capability building, and talent development


