Dynamics 365 F&O Functional Consultant

Join to apply for the Dynamics 365 F&O Functional Consultant role at Aurora Energy ResearchPlease read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.Join to apply for the Dynamics 365 F&O Functional Consultant role at Aurora Energy ResearchGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from Aurora Energy ResearchTalent Acquisition Advisor at Aurora Energy ResearchLocation: Oxford, UKDescriptionAurora is currently seeking an experienced Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations individual to join our growing Internal Technology team. This role is key to our plans to expand both the team and the technology offerings to our growing user base.This role will take ownership of the ERP system within the business, working in tandem with the business owners in Finance and other members of the Internal Technology Team. You will be a key individual collaborating closely with the Finance team and business users to refine requirements and translate into practical, technically sound solutions. You will be responsible not just to maintain but to refine and elevate their operational objectives within the ERP system. You will take primary ownership of the systems within their department(s) forming the key business partnering link between the department and the centralised systems governance. You will work with senior and junior stakeholders and business units to analyse requirements, define solutions, and implement transformative changes.As part of the growing Internal Technology team, you will participate in driving a robust management process for all systems within the estate. You will always be looking for improvements we can make to the systems in your department, through system configuration changes, new system implementations, automation, and integration with other systems in the estate. You will be responsible for partnering with your functional department to address complex business challenges, aligning with strategic goals and objectives. Collaborating closely with both the Engineering team and the Head of Information Security to drive technological excellence across your systems estate.You should be able to work independently and with other team members, leading on technical decisions and implementations. The role is also business facing, requiring interaction with stakeholders around the business to identify and distill requirements that should inform our technical strategy appropriately so excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills are a must.We are looking for someone who has a high attention to detail and can hit the ground running. This is a chance to have a significant impact in an organisation where individuals thrive on change and to work within an innovative and growing SME.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Ownership: Take ownership of Dynamics 365 F&O as our ERP system, ensuring its optimal performance, reliability, and alignment with business objectives. Continually evaluate of the system's technical aspects, implementing improvements and optimisations as needed in line with change management process.Collaborative Support: Work closely with the business owners within the Finance team to provide technical support and guidance on improving training materials and internal processes to improve usability and ensure smooth operation. There is a Support Engineer role within the team who covers initial support, your role will be an escalation resolver point and mentor for this function.Strategic Guidance: Play a pivotal role in guiding the technical strategy for the Dynamics 365 F&O application. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements, translating them into technical solutions that align with organisational goals. Including collaboration with Engineering on integrations with other systems in our estate.Systems Expertise: Be a Subject Matter Expert within the business for all Finance Systems and configuration, particularly ERP (Dynamics 365 F&O). Advise the wider business on functionality as required and work with the wider support function for the Finance Systems to ensure all users are well trained and supported in their use of the systems.Systems Management: Overall responsibility for Finance Systems strategy, across all systems both currently in use in AER Finance and for the future, creating and maintaining an effective system roadmap for the Finance team (within the wider context of the systems strategy for the business).Change Management: Champion best practice for change management within the Finance department and represent all Finance changes at systems Change Advisory Board. Work closely with third party vendors as required to prioritise and manage change implementation.Vendor Management: Take ownership of the vendor management for the systems in the Finance department, conducting service reviews etc. Conduct market reviews at appropriate junctures in systems lifecycles. Construct RFPs for new systems that are required in the Finance department and contribute to RFPs of other departments where there are requirements for Finance to use those systems.Systems Reporting: Work with other members of the team to provide comprehensive reporting on all systems, performance, and user satisfaction under your ownership. Ensure that the reporting requirements of the Finance department can be met by the systems in their estate, working with them to define reports, create them within their systems, or implement additional reporting systems as required.What we are looking forRequired attributes:Functional experience with Dynamics 365 F&O, preferably in an end user settingProven experience in technical ownership or functional consultancy of Dynamics 365 Finance & OperationsStrong understanding of ERP system architecture and Dynamics 365 F&O functionalities.Confidence managing multiple stakeholders, including senior business stakeholders, to define objectives, systems requirements, and business challenges to translate them into practical deliverables and roadmapsExperience creating knowledge articles, documenting processes, and best practiceExcellent time management and organisational skillsFlexible approach to work, positive, can-do attitude, and a team playerAbility to work independently, to deadlines, managing prioritiesExcellent interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships at all levelsPower Automate /Logic Apps/ Power Platform experiencePower BI experienceExperience in a global organisation with a Finance focusAccounting knowledgePayroll software experienceWhat we offerSome of the benefits we include are:Private Medical InsuranceParental SupportEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)Local Oxford DiscountsCycle-to-work SchemeFlu JabsAt AER, we are committed to offering flexibility in the way we work. Most of our roles are hybrid with a mix of in-office/home working and potentially adjustable working hours. Let’s discuss what works for you and AER during the interview process.The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity.To apply, please submit your Résumé / CV, a personal summary, your salary expectations and please inform us of your notice period. xpwpeyx Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesResearch Services and Services for Renewable EnergyReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Aurora Energy Research by 2xGet notified about new Functional Consultant jobs in Oxford, England, United Kingdom.Reading, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoMarlow, England, United Kingdom 3 months agoPrincipal & Senior Consultant(s) - Technical Business AnalystHigh Wycombe, England, United Kingdom 1 year agoReading, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoReading, England, United Kingdom 18 hours agoSAP Senior Functional Consultant – Supply Chain & Procurement (all genders)Abingdon-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoReading, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoNetSuite Functional Consultant – ManagerReading, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoBicester, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoReading, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoReading, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoArchitecture, Design & Construction Business ConsultantReading, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoReading, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoBusiness Analyst/ Consultant (UK- Based, Remote) (Remote)High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom 3 months agoBrackley, England, United Kingdom 4 months agoOwnership Business Analyst (12month FTC)Reading, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoReading, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoNewbury, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoReading, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoHarwell, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoOracle EBS Financials Functional ConsultantHarwell, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoOracle EBS Financials Functional ConsultantHarwell, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoReading, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoReading, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoReading, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoReading, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoNetSuite Senior ACS Functional ConsultantReading, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoNetSuite Senior ACS Functional ConsultantReading, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoNetSuite Senior ACS Functional ConsultantReading, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoReading, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoReading, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoReading, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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