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)