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Lead Business Consultant Finance
Responsibilities
As a Lead Consultant for Finance within the Design Authority framework, you will play a key role in ensuring cross-functional alignment, best practices, and strategic oversight across projects. You will be responsible for harmonizing design decisions between multiple consultants, teams, and projects while maintaining a high standard of solution design. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with the ERP Solution Architect to ensure architectural consistency and adherence to strategic IT guidelines.
Finance-Specific Responsibilities
Lead solution delivery for Finance processes based on D365 modules, covering:
Cost accounting/calculation
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Inventory Management
Cost Management
Fixed Assets (Books, Depreciation)
Production control
Project Management & Accounting
Act as the primary owner and project lead for Finance-related ERP implementations & related ecosystem
Analyze business needs and develop solution concepts
Design, configure, and document ERP solutions
Provide detailed requirements for the development team
Design Authority Responsibilities
Provide oversight and ensure solutions with the Finance area align, avoiding siloed approaches
Ensure modifications to shared functionalities are evaluated holistically to avoid conflicting changes
Establish and enforce best practices, including clear documentation, intuitive configurations, and optimized parameter settings
Challenge business requirements to ensure cost-effective and value-driven solutions
Harmonize design across multiple consultants, teams, and projects to enhance consistency and efficiency
Work closely with the ERP Solution Architect to ensure:
Alignment with Microsoft’s roadmap and strategic ERP direction
Architectural consistency across process areas and technical solutions
Risk assessment for system-critical modifications
Data migration strategies align with the overall system architecture
Identification and resolution of conflicts with other processes, modifications, or upcoming Microsoft updates
Qualifications
Extensive experience (min. 5 years) as a Microsoft D365 ERP IT Consultant with a focus on Finance
Proven track record (min. 3 years) in managing international projects
Basic knowledge of Power BI and embedded BI solutions
Agile mindset and ability to work independently
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically under pressure
Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels
Strong project planning and coordination capabilities
Leadership skills, including the ability to mentor consultants and drive best practices across teams
Fluent in English (mandatory); German (nice to have)
Our commitment to inclusion, fairness and equal opportunities
We believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for everyone to drive our innovation and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available at our website. All reports are handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct .
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