Senior Functional Consultant

Candidate Description

Specialising in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, the candidate brings extensive experience in end-to-end ERP implementations, upgrades, enhancements and support. Their career spans Senior Application Consultant, Senior Functional Consultant and Finance Lead Consultant responsibilities across Australian and international engagements. Core expertise covers accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, cash and bank management, fixed assets, budgeting, credit and collections, and expense management. They also bring experience in inventory, product information, quality management and supply chain processes. Engagements with a Shipping Company, a Food Producer, a Gaming Company and a University demonstrate adaptability across diverse operating environments. An analytical approach underpins their ability to interpret business requirements and translate them into practical functional solutions.

Their delivery strengths combine functional design, finance configuration, data migration and close collaboration with technical teams on customisations. They have worked on integrations involving Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement, Power Platform and payment portals. For a Technology Company, they contributed to an AX 2003-to-AX 2012 R3 upgrade and delivery of more than 50 customised reports. Their work for a Marine Management Company included adapting an expense management solution to client processes. Across projects, they prepare requirements and design documents, conduct gap-fit analysis, develop test scripts and support user acceptance testing and go-live. Waterfall and SureStep delivery experience is complemented by profile-listed Agile and SDLC knowledge, alongside MB-300 and MB-310 credentials.

Leadership experience includes coordinating cross-functional delivery, leading onshore and offshore teams and serving as a project team lead. At a Beverage Company, they led teams supporting second-phase enhancements and requirements for new legal entities. They engage business SMEs and stakeholders through requirements workshops, solution discussions and sign-off activities. Train-the-trainer sessions, remote user training and customised manuals support effective user adoption. Their background across consulting, manufacturing, education, gaming and transportation-related environments supports a flexible approach to business challenges. Based in Melbourne with Australian permanent residency and immediate availability, they offer employers a well-rounded combination of finance knowledge, ERP delivery capability and collaborative leadership.