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We're currently looking for a D365 F&O Functional Consultant on a full time, permanent basis. This position sits within our IT Team. We have offices in both Glasgow and London and will consider any UK based candidate. We can offer both hybrid and remote working options.
The Dynamics Functional Consultant is a subject matter expert within the Enterprise Services Platform CoE team with specific responsibility for maturing, growth, governance, and control across the Microsoft D365 capabilities. The Dynamics Functional Consultant will work closely with the D365 Business Systems Functional Analysts to shape and define change based on their collaborative working with IT, Transformation, and business functions to provide technical excellence and guidance across a range of programme and business as usual initiatives.
The Role
Reporting to the D365 Business Systems Lead, this role will:
Oversee the technical translation of and alignment to IT strategic direction for Dynamics 365 F&O
Manage the development of Dynamics 365 and management of business relationships to deliver key service improvement activities in line with project and business as usual activities
Oversee the development of Dynamics 365 in support of organisation's strategy, change and financial plans
Look after the development of Dynamics 365 to enable the successful delivery of ACCA's Digital Transformation and IT's target operating model
Manage the development of Dynamics 365 capability(s) for the IT directorate
Oversee Dynamics 365 through the application of best practise and industry standards including Microsoft Well Architected Framework, security controls and global data residency legislation, whilst nurturing and supporting our business during their transition to the technology from legacy services
Act as a Dynamics 365 subject matter expert and advocate for IT across the organisation
Ensure that the Dynamics 365 practice(s) develops continuously so that the right tools, methods, and skills are in place to support business outcomes and provide a consistent level of service to the organisation.
The Person
Experience and knowledge of the accountancy profession
A strong background leading Dynamics 365 delivery, configuration and ongoing management working across business functions and vendors
Knowledge and experience of working in organisations undergoing significant transformation
Experience of software \ ERP implementation methodologies
A background in working across IT towers and business departments to gather requirements and deliver service improvements
Knowledge of other key ACCA technologies e.g. Microsoft 365, Azure, Power Platform, Mulesoft, Adobe AEM
Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of detailed technical concepts and to apply this understanding to everyday business problems
Strong influencing skills with both internal staff and external stakeholders with the ability to provide clear and non-technical advice/interpretation of complex information
Stakeholder management and reporting up to CoE Manager and director level
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to think laterally and conceptually.
We strive to create an environment where you can prioritise your wellbeing and offer a competitive benefits package to help you do this. We provide an employee assistance programme and are proud to offer a financial wellbeing tool to our employees.
We are committed to equal opportunities across our recruitment activities and have a real commitment to ensuring the inclusion and well-being of all employees. We have a blended approach to working to support our employees to balance the needs of their job with other aspects of their life.
For more information on ACCA, your journey as a candidate and the benefits of working with ACCA please visit our Work for Us page here https://www.accaglobal.com/uk/en/about-us/work-for-us.html.
