D365 F&O Solutions Consultant

This is a remote position.

To 650 Euros per day / Based Lyon, France / Hybrid 1-2 days/week for first month, then remote / Must have business-level English AND French / IMMEDIATE START / 6 month contract with possible extension

Our consultancy client is seeking an experienced Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Solution Architect with deep expertise in Finance modules and Project-to-Profit business processes. The ideal candidate will lead solution design, business transformation initiatives, and end-to-end ERP implementations across global organizations. The candidate should possess strong functional and architectural knowledge of D365 F&O Finance, Project Operations, and related integrations, along with the ability to engage effectively with French-speaking customers and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities : 

Solution Architecture & Consulting

• Lead end-to-end solution architecture for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations implementations and transformation programs.
  

• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand strategic objectives and translate them into scalable ERP solutions.
  

• Design enterprise-wide Finance and Project-to-Profit business processes aligned with industry best practices.
  

• Provide solution governance, architecture reviews, and design authority throughout project lifecycle.
  

• Create functional and solution design documentation, architecture diagrams, and implementation roadmaps.
  

Finance Functional Skills  

Modules : General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable , Fixed Assets, Cash & Bank Management, Budgeting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax Management, Cost Accounting, Financial Consolidation, Intercompany Accounting, Financial Reporting, Project Operations Expertise

Stakeholder Management

• Conduct workshops, fit-gap analysis, and solution discovery sessions.
  

• Advise executive stakeholders on ERP strategy and digital transformation initiatives.
  

• Collaborate with global delivery teams, business SMEs, and technical architects.
  

• Support pre-sales activities including solution demonstrations, estimations, and proposal development.
  

Delivery Leadership

• Guide implementation teams through design, testing, deployment, and hypercare phases.
  

• Review functional configurations and integration designs.
  

• Ensure adherence to Microsoft best practices and implementation methodologies.
  

• Mentor functional consultants and solution designers.
  

French Language Responsibilities

• Conduct workshops and business discussions with French-speaking stakeholders.
  

• Review and support business process documentation in French and English.
  

• Facilitate communication between global delivery teams and French-speaking business users.
  

• Support UAT, training, and change management activities for French regions.
  

Required Skills & Experience

Functional Expertise

• 10+ years of ERP consulting experience with at least 5+ years in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.
  

• Strong expertise in D365 Finance modules.
  

• Deep understanding of Project Operations / Project Accounting / Project-to-Profit processes.
  

• Experience in global finance transformation programs.
  

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, financial controls, and compliance processes.
  

Solution Architecture

• Experience leading multiple end-to-end D365 F&O implementations.
  

• Ability to design scalable enterprise solutions across multiple legal entities and geographies.
  

Language Requirements

• Professional proficiency in French (B2/C1 level or above).
  

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in French and English.
  

• Ability to conduct requirement workshops and solution discussions independently in French.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Systems, or related field.
  

• MBA/CA/CMA/CPA qualification preferred.
  

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance Functional Consultant certification preferred.
  

• Microsoft Solution Architect certifications preferred.