Senior Functional Finance and Operations

Candidate Description

With over two decades navigating enterprise resource planning landscapes, this professional specialises in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and legacy Dynamics AX platforms to drive sustainable digital transformation. They combine deep finance domain expertise with a Chartered Public Accountant credential, enabling seamless alignment between system capabilities and complex accounting requirements across sectors such as consulting, government and professional services. A bilingual communicator (English and Russian), they are recognised for bridging business strategy and technology to unlock efficiencies and accurate reporting.

Their technical acumen is demonstrated through hands-on configuration of core finance modules, data migration leadership and the delivery of business intelligence solutions using both Microsoft and SAP toolsets. Adept at requirement gathering, process mapping and solution design, they have steered multiple end-to-end ERP implementations, upgrades and enhancements for organisations partnering with a Technology Provider, a Consulting Firm and a Technology Provider. Key achievements include spearheading successful transitions from legacy Dynamics AX environments to Dynamics 365 Finance, optimising month-end close processes and introducing standardised documentation frameworks that improve knowledge transfer.

Complementing robust functional skills, they exhibit leadership through mentoring junior consultants, facilitating stakeholder workshops and championing best practice methodologies across the SDLC. Their adaptability spans industries and geographies—from Melbourne-based consulting engagements to early career roles within Russian defence and education institutions—demonstrating versatility in addressing varied regulatory and operational contexts. This blend of financial rigour, ERP mastery and collaborative ethos positions them as a valuable asset for organisations seeking to maximise return on business application investments.