D365 End-to-End Solution Architect – F&O & Project Operations (Germany)

Experience:10-12 years

Job Type: Full-time

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced End-to-End Solution Architect to lead the architecture, design, and delivery of integrated Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and Dynamics 365 Project Operations solutions within a multi-system enterprise landscape.

The architect will own the overall solution blueprint across functional, technical, integration, and data layers, ensuring alignment with Microsoft best practices and enterprise architecture standards.

The ideal candidate must have strong hands-on experience with integrated D365 F&O and D365 Project Operations environments, along with deep expertise in German accounting and statutory requirements. Familiarity with local financial systems such as DATEV and Lexware is highly desirable. German language proficiency is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Solution Ownership

· Define and own the end-to-end solution architecture across:

o D365 Finance & Operations (Finance, SCM, PMA)

o D365 Project Operations

o Integration, data, and reporting layers

· Develop and maintain the solution blueprint, architecture roadmap, and design standards

Integration & Project Operations Alignment (Critical)

· Architect and govern integration between D365 F&O and Project Operations, ensuring alignment of:

o Project planning, costing, and execution

o Project accounting (PMA) and financial postings

o Revenue recognition, billing, and resource management

· Design integrations with:

o External enterprise systems (CRM, payroll, banking, tax systems)

o Legacy/local financial systems (e.g., DATEV)

· Ensure use of standard patterns such as Dual-write, Data Entities, OData, and Azure Integration Services

Functional & Process Leadership

· Lead fit-gap analysis, process harmonisation, and template definition

· Ensure end-to-end process alignment across:

o Record-to-Report

o Procure-to-Pay

o Order-to-Cash

o Project lifecycle (estimate → delivery → invoicing → revenue recognition)

· Drive consistency between Finance and Project Operations processes

Design Governance & Quality

· Act as part of Design Authority to review and approve solution designs

· Govern:

o Functional and technical design documents

o Integration architecture

o Data migration strategy

· Enforce:

o Configuration-first approach

o Minimal customisation

o Upgrade-ready architecture

Delivery & Programme Alignment

· Ensure architecture alignment across all phases: Discovery → CRP → SIT → UAT → Go-Live → Hypercare

· Define:

o Cutover strategy

o Data migration sequencing (master, transactional, historical)

o Release and environment strategy

Compliance & Localisation

· Ensure compliance with:

o German GAAP/HGB and IFRS requirements

o VAT, WHT, and statutory reporting

· Embed:

o Internal controls and audit readiness

o Segregation of Duties (SoD)

o Data protection and compliance standards

Stakeholder Leadership

· Lead business and IT workshops across geographies

· Act as a bridge between business, functional, and technical teams

· Mentor consultants and ensure consistent solution understanding

Required Skills & Qualifications

· 12+ years in ERP consulting, with 7+ years in D365 solution architecture

· Proven experience as Solution Architect in at least 2 end-to-end D365 implementations

· Strong expertise in:

o D365 F&O (Finance modules + PMA)

· Mandatory experience in D365 Project Operations in an integrated environment

· Proven experience designing end-to-end solutions across F&O and Project Operations, including data flow and integration patterns

· Strong understanding of:

o Integration architecture (Azure, APIs, Dual-write)

o Data migration and reporting architecture

· Strong knowledge of:

o German accounting/localisation

o GAAP/IFRS and compliance requirements

· Experience with:

o LCS, Azure DevOps, RSAT

o Reporting solutions (Power BI or equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications

· Microsoft certifications (D365 Finance / SCM / Architect)

· Experience with Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps, Service Bus, Functions)

· Experience with Power Platform

· Experience in global template / rollout programmes

· German language proficiency