[C]-Lead Associate - Data-Tech-AI Operations Level 4

D365 Functional Lead Finance (F&O)

Role Overview

We are seeking a 12+ Years experienced Finance Functional Lead to drive the successful implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O). Acting as the bridge between finance stakeholders and technical teams, this role ensures that accounting and financial processes are accurately mapped, configured, and delivered in line with business requirements and industry s best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Finance Process Ownership Lead the implementation of core finance modules including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Fixed Assets (FA), Cash & Bank Management, and Budgeting & Forecasting.
• Requirement Gathering Collaborate with CFOs, controllers, and finance teams to conduct workshops, document business requirements (BRD), functional design documents (FDD), fit-gap analyses, and functional test scripts.
• Solution Design Map business processes to D365 capabilities. Configure chart of accounts, posting profiles, and financial dimensions while ensuring minimal customization.
• Team Leadership Lead functional consultants, coordinate with technical teams, solution architects, and project managers. Review deliverables including BRDs, FDDs, fit-gap documents, and test scripts.
• Testing & Validation Drive SIT, UAT, and pre-production testing cycles to validate end-to-end finance processes.
• Data Migration & Go-Live Validate opening balances, vendor/customer masters, and GL accounts. Support cutover planning, go-live execution, and hypercare stabilization.
• Client Interaction Act as the primary functional contact for finance stakeholders. Explain system behavior, manage expectations, and ensure smooth adoption.

Key Skills & Experience

• Functional Expertise Strong accounting knowledge including financial reporting, taxation basics (GST, VAT), compliance, budgeting, and audit concepts.
• D365 Finance Expertise Hands-on experience configuring ledger setup, posting profiles, financial dimensions, budgeting, and cost management modules.
• Documentation & Tools Proficiency in Azure DevOps/Jira, advanced Excel, BPM tools (Visio), and familiarity with Leapwork for testing.
• Soft Skills Excellent stakeholder management, communication, leadership, mentoring, and problem-solving abilities.

Typical Experience Required

• 12+ years in finance ERP implementations.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience with D365 F&O Finance modules.
• Proven track record in client-facing finance solution delivery.