D365 F&O Finance Functional Consultant / Business Services Group Lead, Finance

Summary

An experienced Finance Functional Consultant and [redacted] Accountant with 20+ years of experience in finance and ERP systems across manufacturing, professional services, trading and capital markets. Specialized in D365 F&O implementation and localization, with deep expertise in general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets and cash management. Combines hands-on delivery of end-to-end ERP go-lives with strategic finance process leadership and compliance expertise.

Experience areas

1. D365 F&O Finance Functional Consultant / Business Services Group Lead, Finance

   • Delivered end-to-end D365 F&O finance go-lives across 8 European entities covering GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets and Cash Management
   • Owned localization and configuration across 15 countries for VAT/tax, statutory reporting, e-invoicing, payment formats and regulatory compliance
   • Implemented AP invoice automation and e-invoicing platforms across the manufacturing group
   • Led UAT cycles, test script development and business sign-off for all D365 F&O rollouts

2. Manager, Finance Process Architect – Record-to-Report

   • Led SAP S/4HANA RTR implementation across APAC region including requirements gathering, solution design, testing and go-live
   • Implemented tax configuration and compliance reporting during major regulatory rollout
   • Led global standardisation programs for accruals, prepayments and fixed assets across multiple entities
   • Managed and mentored team of finance specialists on process improvement initiatives

3. Senior Specialist – Fixed Assets

   • Owned end-to-end fixed assets accounting for a large global entity representing approximately 25% of organizational global asset base
   • Managed full asset lifecycle including capitalization, depreciation, transfers, retirements and disposals
   • Ensured compliance with US GAAP and Indian GAAP on useful-life, componentization and capital expenditure accruals
   • Supported statutory and internal audits and monthly/quarterly/annual financial reporting

4. Specialist – Accruals & Variance Analysis

   • Performed month-end verification and accounting of expense accruals under US GAAP and Indian GAAP
   • Conducted monthly, quarterly and annual variance analysis; prepared MIS reports for management
   • Coordinated with finance planning and business units for month-end close activities
   • Maintained accrual schedules and supported internal and statutory audits

5. Finance, Audit & Compliance Leadership

   • Progressed to senior management across capital markets, manufacturing, trading and chemical industries
   • Finalized accounts under applicable accounting standards and regulatory frameworks
   • Managed treasury, MIS and reconciliation functions across multiple organizations
   • Ensured compliance with financial regulators and tax authorities

Skills