F&O Solution Architect

Salary Not Specified

KPMG International Cooperative, Winson Green, Birmingham

Full time
Temporary
Remote working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 7 Dec | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 09719eea7dc34416b3cce6e69a357153

KPMG International Cooperative

Full Job Description

The Solution Architect will lead the delivery of our Finance Microsoft Dynamics 365 solution
Be a champion for both technical and functional leading practice with the Finance Solution.
Have an exceptional understanding of Dynamics 365 technical and functional capabilities
Collaborate with the Global team to enhance the out of the box Dynamics 365 functionality, giving KPMG a unique selling point and also a resalable asset
Be responsible for ensuring our pre-sales engagements are delivered with the same rigour and attention to detail as our client engagements
Define training needs within the team and coach other team members
Deliver all consultancy according to the KPMG Methodology, ensuring that all software applications are implemented successfully according to the project plan.
Meet and exceed customer expectations of business knowledge, skills and behaviour.
Identify business/project risk and mitigate or communicate as necessary.
Ensure progress updates are communicated to relevant parties both formally and informally.
Identify practice development activities and help in defining how these will be delivered
Carry out additional duties as may occur from time to time as instructed and agreed by Directors.
In all activities, ensure timely completion of internal processes and mandatory training.
Represent KPMG in a professional and positive manner at all times.

Deep and broad knowledge of technical capabilities of Dynamics 365, including appropriate certification. Must be able to show good knowledge of practices for Dynamics 365.
In particular deep knowledge of all core Finance concepts and processes including, Enterprise Structures, GL, AP, AR and reporting.
Good understanding of Azure and cloud technologies
Broad understanding of software development lifecycle,
In addition understanding of one of the following is beneficial:
Manufacturing
Human Resources
Project Management and Accounting
Procurement & Sourcing
Trade & Logistics
Knowledge of best practices for working with offshore teams
Experience of Agile Methodology
Certification in TOGAF or Zachman Framework would be beneficial
Degree Qualification
Expertise in providing both out of the box and development solutions in a Microsoft Dynamics 365 environment; Extensive experience as an ERP consultant
Ability to lead engagements and present to the C-Suite stakeholders.
Experience with Dynamics 365 in a Solution Architect role
Experience of large scale ERP implementations
Adept at Business Requirement Analysis with a focus on reducing development effort and simplifying delivery
Pre-sales experience
Excellent presentation and demonstration skills
Business process mapping, modelling and documentation knowledge Experience of mentoring junior and offshore staff

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