Lead Functional Consultant – D365 Finance

Lead Functional Consultant – D365 Finance & Project Management Accounting Join to apply for the Lead Functional Consultant – D365 Finance & Project Management Accounting role at Argano We are looking for a Lead Functional Consultant with deep expertise in Dynamics 365 F&SC Finance and Project Management & Accounting (PMA). You will own the solutioning, delivery governance, and client engagement across complex, project‑driven organizations. Key Responsibilities Client Engagement & Discovery: Plan & lead structured workshops with Finance Directors, Controllers, Project Heads, and Finance Ops teams to gather and prioritize business needs. Challenge assumptions, uncover core pain points, and steer discussions toward standard D365 capabilities. Fit‑Gap & Solution Definition: Perform detailed fit‑gap analysis and drive functional decisions that minimize unnecessary customizations. Own the creation of functional specs, process flows, test scenarios, and configuration strategy. Project Delivery Leadership: Collaborate with technical teams, data leads, and integration partners to ensure execution matches design. Support CRPs, UAT, training, cutover, and go‑live readiness. Stakeholder Management: Serve as the functional SME and single point of contact for all Finance and PMA design decisions. Present solution trade‑offs and impact assessments clearly to business and IT leadership. Team Mentorship & Governance: Guide and mentor functional consultants, review deliverables, and ensure alignment with solution blueprint and delivery milestones. Reporting & Compliance Enablement: Ensure solution design supports financial reporting, statutory compliance, project performance KPIs, and audit workflows. Provide inputs for Management Reporter, Power BI dashboards, and regulatory submissions. Core Requirements 10+ years of experience as a core finance team member working with Dynamics AX 2009/AX 2012 and D365F&SC, including at least 3 full‑cycle implementations in D365F&SC Finance and Project Management & Accounting (PMA) modules. Deep hands‑on expertise in Finance: GL, AR/AP, Fixed Assets, Cash & Bank, Financial Dimensions, Period Close, Budgeting, Consolidation and other key periodic activities. Deep hands‑on expertise in PMA: Project setup, contracts, WBS, cost tracking, on‑account/milestone billing, revenue recognition, forecasting. Strong grasp of accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP) and project billing models (time & material, fixed fee, milestone‑based). Experience with multi‑entity rollouts, financial consolidations, and localization requirements. Strong documentation, stakeholder‑facing communication, and solution articulation skills. Proven ability to lead functional workstreams, influence design choices, and manage cross‑functional dependencies. Bachelor’s degree in Finance with a solid foundation in accounting principles and financial processes; CPA designation preferred. Practical exposure to reporting tools (Power BI, Advance Excel, etc.) and data structures required for both operational and financial reporting. Preferably experience in project‑heavy industries such as professional services. Familiarity with Power BI, Azure DevOps, LCS, and Excel‑based integrations. About Us Argano is the first of its kind: a digital consultancy totally immersed in high‑performance operations. We steward enterprises through ever‑evolving markets, empowering them with transformative strategies and technologies to exceed customer expectations, unlock commercial innovation, and drive optimal efficiency and growth. Argano is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr