Lead Functional Consultant

Role Overview We are looking for a Lead Functional Consultant / Solution Architect with deep expertise in Dynamics 365 F&O Finance and Project Management & Accounting (PMA). You will own the solutioning, delivery governance, and client engagement across complex, project‑driven organizations. This role demands a hands‑on leader who brings financial acumen, product (Dynamics 365 & ecosystem) clarity, and data‑backed conviction, with a clear bias toward product‑standard, scalable solutions and a business‑aligned mindset. A background in finance (B.Com, M.Com, or CA) is essential, along with strong practical awareness of global finance industry trends, domain best practices & compliance. Key Responsibilities End‑to‑End Functional Architecture Own solution design across Finance and PMA modules, ensuring traceability to business goals, compliance standards, and system scalability. Align configurations to support key financial structures—multi‑entity, multi‑currency, and project‑based accounting. Client Engagement & Discovery Plan & lead structured workshops with Finance Directors, Controllers, Project Heads, and Finance Ops teams to gather and prioritize business needs. Challenge assumptions, uncover core pain points, and steer discussions toward standard D365 capabilities. Fit‑Gap & Solution Definition Perform detailed fit‑gap analysis and drive functional decisions that minimize unnecessary customizations. Own the creation of functional specs, process flows, test scenarios, and configuration strategy. Project Delivery Leadership Collaborate with technical teams, data leads, and integration partners to ensure execution matches design. Support CRPs, UAT, training, cutover, and go‑live readiness. Stakeholder Management Serve as the functional SME and single point of contact for all Finance and PMA design decisions. Present solution trade‑offs and impact assessments clearly to business and IT leadership. Team Mentorship & Governance Guide and mentor functional consultants, review deliverables, and ensure alignment with solution blueprint and delivery milestones. Reporting & Compliance Enablement Ensure solution design supports financial reporting, statutory compliance, project performance KPIs, and audit workflows. Provide inputs for Management Reporter, Power BI dashboards, and regulatory submissions. Core Requirements Advanced English communication skills. 10–12 years of experience as core finance member in Microsoft Dynamics AX (2009/2012) and D365 F&O with at least 3–4 full‑cycle implementations in Dynamics 365 Finance and Project Management & Accounting (PMA) area. Educational background in finance (B.Com, M.Com, or Chartered Accountant) with strong conceptual grounding in accounting and financial processes. Deep hands‑on expertise in: Finance: GL, AR/AP, Fixed Assets, Cash & Bank, Financial Dimensions, Period Close, Budgeting, Consolidation and other key periodic activities PMA: Project setup, contracts, WBS, cost tracking, on‑account/milestone billing, revenue recognition, forecasting Strong grasp of accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP) and project billing models (time & material, fixed fee, milestone‑based). Experience with multi‑entity rollouts, financial consolidations, and localization requirements. Strong documentation, stakeholder‑facing communication, and solution articulation skills. Proven ability to lead functional workstreams, influence design choices, and manage cross‑functional dependencies. Practical exposure to reporting tools (Power BI, Advance excel etc) and data structures required for both operational and financial reporting. Preferably experience in project‑heavy industries such as professional services. Familiarity with Power BI, Azure DevOps, LCS, and Excel‑based integrations. Argano is the first of its kind: a digital consultancy totally immersed in high‑performance operations. We steward enterprises through ever‑evolving markets, empowering them with transformative strategies and technologies to exceed customer expectations, unlock commercial innovation, and drive optimal efficiency and growth. Argano is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr