Ms F&o Functional Consultant

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


Line of Service Advisory

Industry/Sector Not Applicable

Specialism Microsoft

Management Level Manager

& Summary A career in our Management Consulting practice, within General Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help clients seize essential advantages by working alongside business leaders to solve their toughest problems and capture their greatest opportunities. We work with some of the worlds largest and most complex companies to understand their unique business issues and opportunities in an ever changing environment. We help create sustainable change by stimulating innovation, unlocking data possibilities, navigating risk and regulatory complexity, optimising deals, and aligning costs with business strategy to create a competitive advantage.

As a member of our team, youll help the worlds most significant organisations, public and private, quickly become more effective. We improve the way they operate; manage costs; better align people, process and technology initiatives; support business growth to maintain or improve competitive edge and complete market and regulatory risk assessment. In doing so, we focus on their agendas and the big issues they need to deal with, both today and in the future.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

  • Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.
  • Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.
  • Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.
  • Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.
  • Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.
  • Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm's/client's expectations.
  • Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
  • Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.
  • Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.
  • Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.
  • Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.
Role Summary:

A functional consultant bridges the gap between business process and technology. They act as a liaison between the technical team and business stakeholders, translating business requirements into practical solutions. Their expertise is vital in achieving successful system implementations that align with the organisation's objectives.

Qualifications /Certifications required:

Qualifications in developing and implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O
would be advantageous.

Experience required:

Experience in performing fit/gap analysis between business requirements and

out-the-box functionality.
Experience in documenting and communicating the high-level solution design.
Experience in supporting testing and end user training based on knowledge of
the solution.
Experience in delivering at least one Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation
through the entire project life cycle.
Solid experience with implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O.

Responsibilities of role:

Driving requirements definition and assessing fit to D365 solution (F&O).
Documenting, proposing, and discussing solution options part of the programme team (high level design / low level design).
Providing advice during the implementation cycle, including configuration, and
customisation of Microsoft Dynamics 365.
Working with third party providers to translate requirements and design to
ensure solution build is in line with expectations.
Providing functional consultant delivery support across all phases of the
programme including testing, business change, data migration, and cutover.
Understanding business requirements and changes to guide the solution and
highlight any impact on integrated solutions or the teams.
Providing SME input across a variety of programme workstreams, including
testing, training, data, reporting, and business change.
Collaborating with colleagues to develop tools, approaches, and delivery plans.

Desirable skill sets include:

Ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, including the
programme team, third parties, and clients.

Functional knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O in terms of the out-of-the-box functionality and solution constraints.

Understanding of business transformation programmes, not just technology or software implementations.
An understanding of relevant business processes (e.g. finance, sales, purchase to pay, warehouse management for finance) and some experience in effective to-be processes.

Role related attributes:

Display strong initiative and optimism in facilitating communication, cooperation, and understanding between the technical team and business stakeholders, and in sharing individual views for the creation of technical solutions.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date February 18, 2024

PwC

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1291011
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned