D365 Finance & Operations Solution Architect | Outside IR35 | £800/day | UK-Based | Regular Travel to London & Paris | French speaking

We're supporting a major international finance transformation programme and are seeking an experienced D365 Finance & Operations Solution Architect to help shape the future-state ERP landscape for a complex, multi-country organisation.

This role sits within the strategy and design phase of the programme, providing a unique opportunity to influence architectural decisions, business process transformation, and implementation planning before delivery begins.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the future-state D365 F&O solution architecture
• Lead finance and operational process discovery workshops
• Shape the ERP roadmap and target operating model
• Drive Global Chart of Accounts and financial dimensions design
• Assess and define the integration landscape and strategy
• Provide architectural guidance across finance, operations, and technology workstreams
• Support transition architecture, implementation planning, and business case development
• Engage with senior business and technology stakeholders across multiple regions

Key Areas of Focus

• D365 Finance & Operations architecture
• Finance transformation and process design
• Integration strategy and architecture
• POS integrations
• WMS integrations
• Core model assessment and optimisation
• Implementation roadmap development
• Enterprise-scale operating model design

Essential Experience

• Extensive Microsoft D365 F&O architecture experience
• Strong understanding of finance processes and ERP transformation
• Experience defining solution architecture within large-scale transformation programmes
• Proven stakeholder engagement skills at leadership level
• Fluent French and English
• Ability to travel regularly to London and Paris

Contract Details

• Location: UK-based
• Travel: Regular monthly travel to London and Paris
• Start: September
• Duration: Initial contract until January 2027 with likely extension
• Day Rate: Circa £800 per day
• Status: Outside IR35

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior D365 F&O Architect seeking a high-profile transformation programme where they can influence strategy, architecture, and delivery planning from the outset.