Microsoft D365 F&O Finance Functional Solution Architect

HSO Group B.V. • United States, NY

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

As a D365 F&O Functional Solution Architect, you will serve as the lead Functional Solution Architect (Sr. FSA) on complex, enterprise-scale D365 F&O implementations, owning overall functional architecture across multiple modules and workstreams. You will act as a trusted advisor to client executives, translating business strategy into scalable, compliant, and future-ready D365 F&O solutions. You will own and validate end-to-end functional solution design, ensuring alignment across finance, operations, integrations, data, security, and reporting. You will lead and contribute to enterprise-level project estimation, including scope definition, delivery approach, resourcing strategy, risk identification, and commercial assumptions. You will perform the Solution Advisory / Lead Architect role during the analysis and envisioning phases of D365 F&O programs. You will direct and oversee Business Process Analysis (BPA), Solution Blueprint creation, and Fit/Gap analysis, ensuring recommendations align to industry best practices and Microsoft standards. You will serve as the functional design authority throughout design, build, test, and deployment phases, guiding teams through complex decision-making and trade-offs. You will establish and govern testing strategy and issue resolution processes, particularly across functional architecture, integrations, and cross-module dependencies. You will review, validate, and formally sign off on functional specifications, test scripts, data migration strategies, and deployment plans. You will ensure training and knowledge transfer strategies are comprehensive and position clients for long-term success, adoption, and self-sufficiency. You will act as the senior escalation point for functional and solution-related issues during and after go-live, including hypercare and stabilization. You will contribute to the evolution of HSO’s implementation methodology, standards, and accelerators as business paradigms and Microsoft capabilities evolve. You will share best practices, lessons learned, and architectural guidance across projects and delivery teams. You will mentor and guide FSAs, Senior Consultants, and Functional Consultants, raising overall delivery quality and consistency. Travel as client and business needs dictate (typically up to ~30%).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field; CPA strongly preferred
• 8+ years of combined experience delivering Microsoft D365 F&O / AX solutions, including architecting complex, enterprise-wide systems
• Proven experience leading multi-phase, multi-country, enterprise-scale implementations
• Deep experience across assessment, analysis, business case development, solution envisioning, planning, deployment, and benefits realization
• Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable business value at the executive level
• A strong track record of serving as the trusted voice at the decision-making table
• Deep understanding of business operations, financial processes, and industry drivers, preferably within Financial Services, Public Sector, Media, or Life Sciences
• Working knowledge of relevant ISV solutions, integrations, and ecosystem tools
• Ability to move fluidly between executive-level architectural discussions and hands-on delivery leadership when required
• Microsoft D365 F&O Financials certifications
• Familiarity and/or experience with D365 F&O Workflow
• Flexibility to travel as client and business needs require

Nice To Haves

• Mentoring junior technical resources both on-shore and off-shore
• Articulating architectural options, trade-offs, and risks between different solution approaches
• Providing senior leadership presence in consulting engagements and client relationships
• Influencing without authority and driving alignment across large, matrixed organizations
• Leading and collaborating with cross-functional and virtual teams
• Balancing strategic thinking with executional rigor
• Prioritizing effectively and communicating commitments clearly
• Solving complex business and technical problems with pragmatic, scalable solutions
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing junior architects and consultants
• Learning new concepts, industries, and technologies quickly and thoroughly
• Promoting the mission and Shared Values of our company

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead Functional Solution Architect (Sr. FSA) on complex, enterprise-scale D365 F&O implementations, owning overall functional architecture across multiple modules and workstreams
• Act as a trusted advisor to client executives, translating business strategy into scalable, compliant, and future-ready D365 F&O solutions
• Own and validate end-to-end functional solution design, ensuring alignment across finance, operations, integrations, data, security, and reporting
• Lead and contribute to enterprise-level project estimation, including scope definition, delivery approach, resourcing strategy, risk identification, and commercial assumptions
• Perform the Solution Advisory / Lead Architect role during the analysis and envisioning phases of D365 F&O programs
• Direct and oversee Business Process Analysis (BPA), Solution Blueprint creation, and Fit/Gap analysis, ensuring recommendations align to industry best practices and Microsoft standards
• Serve as the functional design authority throughout design, build, test, and deployment phases, guiding teams through complex decision-making and trade-offs
• Establish and govern testing strategy and issue resolution processes, particularly across functional architecture, integrations, and cross-module dependencies
• Review, validate, and formally sign off on functional specifications, test scripts, data migration strategies, and deployment plans
• Ensure training and knowledge transfer strategies are comprehensive and position clients for long-term success, adoption, and self-sufficiency
• Act as the senior escalation point for functional and solution-related issues during and after go-live, including hypercare and stabilization
• Contribute to the evolution of HSO’s implementation methodology, standards, and accelerators as business paradigms and Microsoft capabilities evolve
• Share best practices, lessons learned, and architectural guidance across projects and delivery teams
• Mentor and guide FSAs, Senior Consultants, and Functional Consultants, raising overall delivery quality and consistency

Benefits

• competitive pay
• performance-based bonus
• generous paid time off
• flexible and affordable benefits program
• medical, dental & vision coverage
• flexible spending accounts
• health reimbursement account
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• working alongside enthusiastic and energetic teammates in a dynamic and thriving environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior