IT Systems Director FinOps Dynamics 365

Candidate Description

Marked by a strong blend of strategic leadership and hands-on technical depth, this IT leader brings over 20 years of experience driving enterprise transformation initiatives across agriculture, FMCG, pharmaceutical and consulting environments. They specialise in Microsoft Dynamics 365, Azure and JD Edwards solutions, underpinned by robust knowledge of finance, manufacturing and supply-chain processes. Comfortable engaging at all organisational levels, the professional consistently aligns technology roadmaps with broader business objectives while managing geographically dispersed teams and vendors.

Their technical acumen is evidenced by spearheading the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations rollout for an Agricultural Company, orchestrating data migration, integration and change-management streams to achieve the Australia go-live in March 2021. Adept at SAP, JD Edwards and Power Platform ecosystems, they have designed and executed rigorous testing frameworks, strengthened cloud resilience through deployments, and leveraged SQL Server and Power BI for actionable insights. Key wins include delivery of lab results interfaces at a Dairy Company and consolidation of multi-country financial systems for a Pharmaceutical Company.

Combining programme governance with a collaborative leadership style, this individual excels at mentoring cross-functional teams, harmonising outsourced partners and negotiating with vendors to maximise value. Their adaptable approach has navigated the complexities of manufacturing plants, large-scale dairy operations and pharmaceutical regulations alike. As a result, organisations benefit from accelerated digital-transformation outcomes, enhanced operational efficiency and a future-ready technology landscape stewarded by a seasoned IT systems director.