About KPMG MBS 

KPMG's Microsoft Business Solutions team is a Microsoft Gold Partner and leader in Microsoft software implementations for medium to large organisations, providing our clients with the ability to keep up with the ever-changing digital world by implementing Microsoft’s M365, Azure, Microsoft’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Engagement (CE) software from the Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) software line. 

Role Overview 

KPMG Microsoft Business Solutions is looking for an experienced Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (D365FO) Technical Architect to play a crucial role within the F&O Practice, contributing to and supporting of the technical build and design of high-quality F&O solutions and the supporting infrastructure for our clients.

The role consists of both technical and analytical tasks; covering requirements clarifications, technical analysis and design, development, support, and client interaction to deliver Dynamics F&O based solutions. You will work closely with both the functional team, offshore colleagues, and the clients of KPMG Microsoft Business Solutions, demonstrating a hands-on approach combined with an effective balance between soft skills and a broad range of technical skills.

The D365FO Technical Architect is a key role to KPMG Microsoft Business Solution. It is a dynamic and exciting opportunity to join a rapidly developing business within an established and market-leading global firm that is KPMG Microsoft Business Solution.

Project Responsibilities

• Contribute to the technical delivery of high-quality business solutions to our client’s using knowledge of Dynamics F&O technical capabilities and associated infrastructure, working closely with client and delivery team
• Help organise, contribute to and document workshops, meetings and requirements sessions with client representatives, project stakeholders and delivery team(s)
• Interact effectively with other members of the delivery team to ensure that the solution meets client’s requirements
• Participate in development, integrations, product support, and platform updates
• Provide on-site support as required by company or client
• The creation of high quality and sustainable client solutions and project technical documentation including support for testing activities
• Deliver all consultancy and development work as per Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) standards, ensuring that all software applications are implemented successfully per the project plan: on time and on budget
• Delivery of end-user training to clients and colleagues where applicable
• Meet and exceed customer expectations of business knowledge, skills, and behaviour
• Identify business/project risks and mitigate or communicate as necessary
• Communicate progress updates to relevant parties
• Perform code reviews
• Work on own initiative and with minimal support
• Always represent KPMG Microsoft Business Solutions in a professional and positive manner

Practice Responsibilities

• Be an active member of technical and design working groups within the practice
• Contribute to pre-sales activities as required including building demo and proof of concept solutions for various client presentations
• Contribute to the creation of KPMG Dynamics 365 solutions and industry templates
• Support practice development activities such as defining and configuring industry specific solutions
• Promotes the Values of our company 
• Ensure timely completion of internal processes and mandatory trainings
• Help and mentor developers
• Assisting in Technical Interviews.
• Adhere to best practice and KPMG technical standards during all development
• Conducting technical interviews 
• Performance manage and/or mentor junior members of the team
• Willing to travel abroad when required
• To carry out additional duties as may occur from time to time as instructed and agreed by the Practice management team
•  Within your role, you have the responsibility of protecting all information that is shared with you in the course of your association with KPMG (including information provided by clients) in line with the requirements of the Information Security Policy as stated within your contractual agreement. Policies are subject to regular review and change and hence the employee is obliged to remain updated accordingly.

Experience and Background

• A relevant degree within a computational discipline
• Minimum 8+ years’ experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O
• Deep and broad knowledge of technical capabilities of Dynamics 365, including appropriate certification. Must be able to show good knowledge of practices for Dynamics 365
• A Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O Core Certification together with a Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O Technical Certification and a Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O Functional Certification would be considered as an asset 
• Understanding of Azure and cloud technologies
• Broad understanding of software development lifecycle, development management, release management, data migrations, cut-over planning, and early live support
• A good understanding of best practices including code management (i.e. source control), unit testing methodologies and build processes 
• Experience in gathering and documenting technical requirements
• Experience with D365FO interfacing and integration
• Data migration (Data entities) experience in-line with D365FO data handling processes
• Demonstrable knowledge of capabilities of the supporting software in the Microsoft stack (certification is a positive), including: 
• Azure SQL / SQL Server / Common Data Services (CDS)
• Power Platform
• Azure services including integration and infrastructure services.
• Dynamics 365 products such as Customer Engagement Plan and HR 
• Azure DevOps
• Lifecycle Services
• Knowledge of best practices for working with offshore teams and on multi-national projects
• Experience of Agile Methodology
• Proven experience in Data modelling, data governance, data quality management and related business processes  
• Ability to manage and optimize team performance 
• Expertise in performance evaluation and career improvement strategies

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong presentation skills and excellent communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to lead meetings and present to the C-Suite stakeholders
• Confident in own ability and demonstrates this to clients and colleagues
• Thinks clearly and responds calmly when under pressure
• Solves complex problems with creative solutions
• Business process mapping, modelling, and documentation knowledge
• Works independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to manage time and prioritise multiple tasks accordingly
• Ability to manage others and lead more junior consultants for a successful outcome
• Client centric approach with emphasis on client satisfaction
• Desires to constantly assess and incorporate new technologies and software into own skillset 
• Confidence to reach out to more senior colleagues for guidance and advice

Microsoft Business Solutions Overview 

At KPMG MBS, your long-term future is every bit as important to us as it is to you. That’s why our aim is to give you experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime. Whether it’s great training and development, mobility opportunities or corporate responsibility volunteering activities – you’ll gain a wealth of experiences on which to build a rewarding career. We’re a firm that encourages you to be yourself, values your contribution, and inspires you to act as a role model, always focused on doing the right thing for each other, our clients, and our communities. 

This sets out all the different ways you’ll be rewarded at KPMG MBS. Among other things, you can benefit from honest conversations about your career as well as a range of other rewards. In all these ways and more, we have created an environment that can bring out the best in you. 

#Bethechange and #makethechange. Join our talented, successful team and make the leap into the future. 

For this exciting opportunity we have put together a great package that combines a competitive salary with a bundle of extras including allowances, business travel allowances, certifications to support you in your career growth, private insurance, and medical insurance for you and your family. 

Don’t worry, we know that relocation can be a challenge, which is why we have an extremely supportive onboarding team to help you throughout this process! - We provide relocation support for you and your family. We’re looking forward to meeting you and seeing you grow.