ADI is looking for a Functional IT Lead to join our organization, leading our Microsoft D365 ERP Functional deployment in Europe, as part of our newly created D365 Center of Excellence team. The deployment will be run out of Oldham, Manchester, requiring the deployment team members spending approximately three weeks on site.
Act as the functional IT lead for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance, owning end-to-end finance process design and solution integrity
Partner with Finance, Controlling, Tax, and Audit Super Users, SMEs and functional leaders to translate business requirements into scalable D365 Finance solutions
Lead functional design across core finance areas including GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Cash & Bank Management, Budgeting, and Financial Reporting
Own fit-gap analysis, functional specifications, and build and validation of system configuration
Guide and review work delivered by system integrators and implementation partners, ensuring adherence to design standards and business objectives
Design and Build Test Plans and oversee testing strategy (SIT, UAT), defect resolution, and solution sign-off from a finance perspective
Ensure solutions comply with internal controls, SOX, audit, and regulatory requirements
Collaborate closely with Technical Leads, Integration teams, Data Migration, and Security roles
Support cutover, go-live, and hypercare, ensuring operational readiness
Act as a trusted advisor for continuous improvement, enhancements, and roadmap planning post go-live
At least 10 years of experience working on ERP deployment projects
Proven experience as a Functional Lead or Senior Functional Consultant for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
Deep functional expertise in core financial processes and accounting principles
Hands-on experience with D365 Finance configuration and finance master data design
Strong understanding of end-to-end ERP implementation lifecycle
Experience working with external system integrators and managing functional deliverables
Ability to bridge finance business language and IT/ERP concepts
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and documentation skills
Experience supporting UAT and finance sign-off activities
Fluent English (written and spoken); additional European languages are a plus
