Business Systems Architect – Finance (d365 Fo)

Axon Axon · Enterprise · AZ · 4704 Enterprise Applications

This role focuses on architecting and implementing financial solutions within the Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 FO) platform. While it involves exploring and embedding AI/ML capabilities to optimize financial processes and reporting, the core function is ERP system architecture and business process optimization, not direct AI/ML model development or research. The role aims to leverage AI as a tool to enhance existing financial operations and decision-making within an enterprise context.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead the design, development, and implementation of innovative financial solutions within the Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 FO) platform. Conduct fit/gap analyses to identify areas for customization and develop detailed design specifications when necessary. Strive to implement standard processes while minimizing customization. Your expertise will also be essential in designing integrations with other financial systems for functions such as revenue recognition, tax compliance, financial consolidations, and reporting, ensuring alignment with Axon’s business goals and best practices.
  2. Partner with finance stakeholders to assess, refine, and automate key financial processes in areas such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Fixed Assets, and Project Accounting. Balance the need for automated solutions with the practicality of manual processes, recommending the best approach based on business needs. Ensure that these processes are optimized for both efficiency and scalability, while aligning with Axon’s operational goals. Use your expertise to determine when customized solutions are needed and when standard processes can be leveraged. Identify opportunities to embed AI, machine learning, and intelligent automation capabilities within Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and adjacent technologies to reduce manual effort, improve controls, accelerate financial operations, and enhance user productivity.
  3. Oversee the full lifecycle of finance-related projects within D365 FO, from gathering requirements and designing solutions to deployment and post-implementation support. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet business expectations.
  4. Work closely with solution architects, business analysts, finance teams, developers, and other cross-functional partners to design and deliver effective financial solutions.
  5. Act as a trusted advisor to Axon’s finance leadership team. Provide insights into system capabilities, recommend enhancements, and keep stakeholders informed on emerging trends in ERP, automation, data platforms, and AI technologies. Evaluate emerging Microsoft Copilot and AI capabilities and advise leadership on their applicability to Axon’s Finance roadmap. Ensure that finance needs align with the capabilities of D365 FO.

Skills

Required

  • Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 FO)
  • Financial processes
  • Accounting principles
  • Solution architecture
  • Business process optimization
  • Project delivery
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • ERP systems

Nice to have

  • AI
  • Machine learning
  • Intelligent automation
  • Microsoft Power Platform
  • Microsoft Copilot

What the JD emphasized

  • AI, machine learning, and intelligent automation capabilities
  • Microsoft Copilot and AI capabilities
  • AI-enabled capabilities