Microsoft Dynamics Consultant

• Role: Finance Manager - Systems, Controls & ERP
• Location: Leavesden Park, Hertfordshire (Hybrid - 3 days/week on-site)
• Contract: 6 Months (Potential to extend) - Inside IR35 PAYE
• Industry: Global Entertainment & Visitor Experiences

The Role

We are hiring an interim Finance Systems Manager / Lead to drive business-side finance delivery for a global retail tech rollout across US, EMEA, and APAC. You will act as the key Finance SME bridging front-end retail systems with enterprise ledgers, ensuring robust internal controls and clean audit outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• D365 Rollout & UAT: Lead finance-side User Acceptance Testing (UAT), stress testing, and go-live readiness for Microsoft Dynamics 365 retail initiatives.
• ERP Data Integration: Monitor and troubleshoot transactional data interfaces flowing from D365 into SAP (R2R) general ledgers.
• Audit & Controllership: Support annual audit activities, manage SOX/internal controls, and collaborate with corporate shared services (including Poland-based teams).
• Process Optimization: Streamline reconciliations, automate manual accounting workarounds, and remediate control gaps.

What We're Looking For

• ERP Systems: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (F&O / Retail) implementations, plus working knowledge of SAP interfaces/R2R.
• Finance Credential: Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or strong QBE in financial systems/controllership.
• Testing Track Record: Direct experience authoring and managing finance UAT test scenarios and defect resolution.
• Sector Background: Retail, FMCG, E-commerce, or Attractions experience preferred (or consulting background with relevant retail ERP exposure).
• Commute: Based within commutable distance to Leavesden Park (3 days/week on-site).