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 * General Ledger * 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)