Associate Director - Contract | Microsoft Ecosystem Specialist | Dynamics 365 F&O

Head of Finance Transformation – Hybrid (UK) – Outside IR35

The Opportunity:

We’re partnered with a leading professional services organisation embarking on a major Finance Transformation Programme centred around the implementation of Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O).

They’re seeking an experienced Head of Finance Transformation to take ownership of the end-to-end finance transformation agenda - shaping strategy, driving process change, and ensuring the successful delivery and adoption of D365 F&O across the global Finance function.

This is a pivotal leadership role bridging Finance, Technology, and Change, with the mandate to define and deliver a best‑in‑class operating model for the future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the overarching Finance Transformation strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and D365 F&O programme goals.
• Oversee the design and implementation of target operating models, processes, and governance structures.
• Act as the executive bridge between Finance leadership, technology teams, and programme delivery.
• Drive business readiness, stakeholder engagement, and organisational change across the Finance function.
• Provide strategic direction to the D365 F&O Finance workstream, ensuring consistency, quality, and control.
• Establish transformation roadmaps, KPIs, and benefits tracking to measure programme success.
• Partner with the CFO, programme team, and external partners to ensure delivery excellence.
• Champion continuous improvement and post‑implementation optimisation within Finance operations.

Candidate Profile:

• Proven track record of leading large‑scale Finance Transformation programmes within complex, multi‑entity organisations.
• Deep understanding of D365 Finance & Operations (F&O) and its impact on Finance processes.
• Strong background in Finance process design, operating model transformation, and business change.
• Senior stakeholder management and leadership experience across global or matrix environments.
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and hands‑on delivery levels.
• Experience within professional services, consulting, or large corporate settings preferred.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and governance skills.
• Track record of delivering measurable value through transformation and technology enablement.

Start: ASAP

If you’re a senior transformation leader with a passion for driving Finance excellence through D365 F&O, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Project Management and Finance

Industries: Staffing and Recruiting and Professional Services