D365 Functional Consultant

D365 Functional Consultant

Location : Downers Grove, IL (Preferably in Chicago, IL or else anywhere in US working in CST / EST time zone | Hybrid)

Duration : 12+ months

Job Description Intro :

The D365 Functional Consultant will provide in-depth knowledge of the Microsoft Dynamics D365 F&O ERP application and serve as a SME by evaluating the customers' requirements, business processes and current issues to develop models and provide effective solutions.

Duties & Responsibilities

Participate in discovery meetings with the client to understand current business processes that need to be incorporated into D365 FSC

Work with the client to understand the current D365 F&O ERP environment setup, business processes and data footprint as part of Discovery. Document mapping of that data for conversion by technical staff

Lead Setup of new Entity in D365 and migrate the configurations covering additional reporting ledgers per Business Requirements

Create Functional and Configuration documentation and Configure application as appropriate to conform to business process definition

Perform Data conversions across data elements Invoices, PO's, Production Orders, PO's, Items, Suppliers, Customers etc. and validate the data with Business Team to get sign off

Conduct CRP Sessions to provide demo to Business users and collect feedback

Create Test Scenarios with Business across value streams and lead the SIT and UAT phases of the Program to execute the Testing

Create Training material for incremental functionalities enabled, Train users in a hands-on methodology.

Develop and deliver presentations to customers by outlining findings and recommendations to guide the implementation of the identified solution

Provide on-going support to end users, assisting with trouble shooting or additional training via email, phone or site visits

Maintain and expand client relationships through delivery of high-quality services

Fully utilize Microsoft Technology and the Microsoft Azure Stack (LCS, BPM, VSTS, Task guides, PowerApps, Office 365, etc.)

Experience and qualifications

5+ years of significant industry experience

5+ years of D365 FSC implementation experience required

Minimum of 3 or more Dynamics F&O ERP full life cycle implementations

Microsoft certifications in Dynamics D365 FSC highly desirable

BA / BSc / BCom in Computer Science, or Accounting preferred

Experience with D365 F&O Data Conversion required

Experience with multiple legal entities, reporting currency, reporting ledgers management

Experience with associated tools and technologies such as SQL Reporting Services are highly desirable

Excellent demonstration and presentation skills

Ability to travel to provide services to clients

Additional requirements (required) :

Advanced level of experience in Manufacturing industry

Strong project implementation skills (planning, data conversion, module setups, training, project management, reporting)

Ability to recognize and incorporate client needs at a worker level

Proactive approach in communicating project status and project risks to all parties, internal and external

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines under pressure

Ability to work independently as well as with cross-functional teams

Structured approach to problem-solving and project execution. Good time management, well organised, consistently meeting commitments and creating high level deliverables.

Essential Skills : 10+ years of hands on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations SaaS ERP implementation experience (Preferably Finance) or else OM, Inventory, Production, Purchasing etc, strong communication skills, ability to drive requirement gathering, design, oracle configurations, data conversions, training, user acceptance testing, CRP phases independently. Potential travels to Mexico during key phases of the project.

Desired Skills : Knowledge of Setting up new reporting currency ledger to support multi currency reporting requirements.

Keywords : Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Functional Consultant