D365 F&O Solution Architect (Finan...

D365 F&O Solution Architect - Contract (Europe/Hybrid)

I'm working with a client delivering a greenfield D365 Finance global template programme across Northern and Central Europe. They're looking to bring in a Senior Solution Architect to lead the discovery and design phase, setting the global template and architectural direction.

The role

This is a finance-led Solution Architect role focused on shaping the solution and setting direction - not hands on technical delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead design discussions with CFO/senior finance stakeholders
• Define the global template, architecture, and design principles (OTB first)
• Set COA, dimensions, intercompany and multi entity structures
• Establish design governance and decision frameworks
• Support a multi entity, multi country rollout across Europe
• Work closely with functional consultants and programme leadership

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a D365 F&O Solution Architect
• Strong finance background (FD / FC / senior finance experience preferred)
• Track record delivering multi entity, multi country ERP programmes
• Experience leading discovery phases and defining global templates
• Ability to engage, challenge, and influence CFO level stakeholders
• Strong bias toward standardisation over customisation

The programme

• Greenfield D365 Finance implementation
• Global template across 20+ entities in Europe
• High visibility programme with senior stakeholder engagement
• Initial discovery phase with longer term delivery roadmap

Contract

Initial 12 months

Location

Europe (hybrid - travel for workshops)

Rate

Negotiable (outside IR35)