Job Description 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
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.
RequirementsD365 F&O