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Functional, technical and architecture roles delivering Microsoft's enterprise ERP for finance, supply chain and manufacturing.

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Key Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Capabilities

The skills and strengths employers look for in this field.

Finance Module Configuration

Setting up General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable, fixed assets, budgeting, cash & bank management and financial dimensions to match business requirements.

Supply Chain & Trade and Logistics

Configuring procurement, inventory, sales/purchase orders, warehouse management (WMS) and advanced warehousing within F&O.

Manufacturing & Production

Implementing discrete, process and lean manufacturing, BOMs, routes, production control and master planning.

X++ Development & Extensions

Building extensions, customisations, batch jobs and data entities using X++ and the F&O development model in Visual Studio.

Data Management & Migration

Using the Data Management Framework (DMF), data entities and migration tooling to load and integrate master and transactional data.

Integrations & Power Platform

Connecting F&O to other systems via the dual-write, Dataverse, Azure (Logic Apps, Service Bus) and Power Platform components.

Business Process Analysis

Mapping record-to-report, procure-to-pay and order-to-cash processes and translating them into solution design.

Lifecycle Services (LCS) & ALM

Managing environments, deployments, code releases and application lifecycle using LCS and Azure DevOps.

Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Market Overview

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (formerly Dynamics AX, and now split into the Dynamics 365 Finance and Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management apps) is Microsoft's enterprise-grade ERP, targeting mid-market and large organisations with complex finance, procurement, manufacturing and distribution requirements. Demand for skilled F&O professionals remains strong across the UK, EMEA and North America, driven by continued migration from on-premises Dynamics AX 2012 to the cloud and by new greenfield implementations.

Roles span functional consulting (configuring finance, supply chain and trade & logistics modules to business processes), technical development (X++, the data management framework, integrations and Power Platform extensions) and solution/technical architecture. Microsoft partners, systems integrators, ISVs and end-user organisations all hire in this space, alongside a substantial contract market.

Because F&O is a large, modular product, employers increasingly value specialism — for example finance and controlling, manufacturing and production, or warehouse and inventory management — combined with strong process knowledge in areas such as record-to-report, procure-to-pay and order-to-cash. Familiarity with Power Platform, Azure integration patterns and Dataverse is now a common expectation rather than a differentiator.

Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Salary Guide

Indicative ranges — actual pay varies by location, experience and employer.

RolePermanent Salary (GBP)Contract Day Rate (GBP)Experience
D365 Finance Analyst / Junior Consultant£35,000 - £50,000£250 - £4000-2 yrs
D365 F&O Functional Consultant (Finance)£50,000 - £75,000£450 - £6503-6 yrs
Senior F&O Functional Consultant (SCM/Manufacturing)£70,000 - £90,000£600 - £8006-10 yrs
F&O Technical Consultant / X++ Developer£55,000 - £85,000£500 - £7503-8 yrs
D365 F&O Solution Architect£90,000 - £120,000£700 - £1,0008-15 yrs
D365 F&O Technical Architect£90,000 - £115,000£700 - £9508-15 yrs
F&O Programme / Project Manager£70,000 - £100,000£550 - £8506-12 yrs

UK ranges, indicative for 2025 and varying by region, sector and employer type (partner vs end-user). Contract day rates are typically outside-IR35 equivalents; inside-IR35 engagements may differ. USD-paid global rates broadly track these figures, with US senior architect base salaries often $130k-$190k.

Live market data (48 roles with salary on the board)

Mid
$60,000$278,000
Senior
$110,000$301,300

Certifications

MB-310

Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Finance Functional Consultant Associate

Core certification for F&O finance consultants covering GL, AP/AR, budgeting, fixed assets and financial management configuration.

MB-330

Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Functional Consultant Associate

Covers product information, procurement, sales, inventory and warehouse/trade & logistics configuration in F&O.

MB-320

Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Functional Consultant Associate

Validates skills in production control, BOMs, routes and master planning for manufacturing implementations.

MB-500

Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Developer Associate

Technical certification covering X++ development, extensions, data entities and integrations on the F&O platform.

MB-700

Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect Expert

Expert-level credential for solution architects designing and governing end-to-end F&O implementations.

PL-600

Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert

Relevant where F&O solutions extend into Power Platform and Dataverse, covering cross-cloud solution architecture.

Career Path & Progression

1

Analyst / Junior Consultant

Learns core modules, supports configuration and testing, shadows senior consultants and works towards foundational certifications.

2

Functional or Technical Consultant

Owns module configuration or development work on projects, runs workshops, gathers requirements and delivers solution components independently.

3

Senior Consultant / Lead

Leads workstreams, mentors juniors, owns solution design for specific areas and manages client relationships during delivery.

4

Solution / Technical Architect

Defines end-to-end solution and integration architecture across F&O and the wider Microsoft stack, governing design quality.

5

Practice Lead / Programme Manager

Owns delivery capability, pre-sales, resourcing and commercial outcomes across multiple F&O engagements.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and Dynamics AX?
Dynamics AX (notably AX 2012) was the on-premises predecessor. Microsoft rebuilt it as the cloud-based Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, which has since been split into separate Dynamics 365 Finance and Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management apps. The term 'F&O' is still widely used to refer to the combined platform and skill set.
Do I need to specialise in finance or supply chain?
Most consultants specialise, because F&O is large. Finance specialists focus on GL, AP/AR, budgeting and reporting (MB-310), while supply chain specialists focus on procurement, inventory, warehousing and manufacturing (MB-330/MB-320). Senior roles and architects benefit from breadth across both.
Is F&O a functional or technical career?
Both paths exist. Functional consultants configure modules and run business workshops, while technical consultants and developers work in X++, data entities, integrations and Power Platform extensions. Solution and technical architecture roles sit above both streams.
Which certifications matter most for F&O roles?
MB-310 (Finance) and MB-330 (Supply Chain) are the core functional credentials; MB-500 covers development; and MB-700 is the expert solution architect certification. Many employers list these as desirable, though demonstrable project experience usually carries more weight than certification alone.
How strong is the contract market for F&O?
The UK contract market is active, particularly for experienced functional consultants and architects during implementation and rollout phases. Day rates vary significantly with specialism, seniority and IR35 status, so clarify whether an engagement is inside or outside IR35 before comparing rates.
Can I move into F&O from an accounting or ERP background?
Yes. A finance, accounting or other ERP background is a common route into F&O functional consulting, since deep process knowledge in areas like record-to-report or procure-to-pay is highly valued. Combining that with F&O configuration skills and the MB-310 certification is a typical entry path.