Senior Global Finance Process Owner

Assignment:
Senior Global Finance Process Owner (Commercial Finance) D365 Finance & Procurement Rollout

Background
We are implementing Microsoft D365 Finance & Procurement to establish harmonized, end‑to‑end commercial finance processes, a unified accounting model, and aligned master data across markets. The role supports the program by shaping the future global finance blueprint.

Purpose of the Assignment
Design future‑state commercial finance processes for D365.
Drive global harmonization and standardization with minimal exceptions.
Ensure accounting‑sound, control‑ready process designs.
Lead the redesign of the Chart of Accounts and financial dimensions in alignment with a unified commercial accounting model.


Primary Scope
A. Process Blueprint
Define and govern the global standard for commercial finance processes.
B. Accounting Model & Master Data
Lead CoA redesign and financial dimensions design.
Establish harmonized posting logic for key transactions.
Facilitate decisions with local CFOs and central stakeholders.
C. D365 Implementation Support
Define functional requirements, approvals, controls, and reporting needs.
Support test scenario definition, acceptance criteria, and build validation.
D. Documentation & Enablement
Maintain global process documentation and ensure accessibility.
Out of Scope
Technical configuration or custom development.
Program management responsibilities.
Operational finance backfill.

Key Deliverables
Future-State E2E Finance Process Blueprint
Approved architecture, process maps, global standard + exceptions.
Controls & Compliance Package
Control matrix and segregation of duties principles.
CoA and Financial Dimensions Design
CoA structure, governance, usage rules, and posting logic.

Ways of Working & Governance
Collaborate with global process owners, solution teams, data/analytics roles, and finance leadership across markets.
Governance principles:
One global standard as default.
Exceptions only when legally required and formally approved.
Major decisions documented with rationale.


Must‑Have Experience
Senior finance background (accounting/controller/finance lead).
Strong knowledge of CoA, posting logic, period close, reconciliations, and reporting.
Proven experience in process design and global harmonization.
Experience embedding internal controls into end‑to‑end processes.
Experience from large, multinational organizations.
Must‑Have Capabilities
Strong senior‑stakeholder leadership.
Skilled workshop facilitator and decision‑driver.
High documentation discipline (process maps, narratives, governance assets).
Comfortable operating in complex transformation programs.
Highly Desirable
Experience with Dynamics 365 Finance.
Understanding of transition‑phase Dynamics touchpoints.

Start: ASAP
Assignment Length: 31/6