Lead D365 F&O Solutions Architect Finance

About the role

As Lead Solutions Architect, you own the architecture that makes Finance and Operations possible - defining how D365FO is structured, governed, and evolved across Finance modules and legal entities. You set the design standards others work within, lead the decisions that are hard to reverse, and bring functional consultants, developers, and partners along with you.

What you'll do

• Define, govern, and evolve the Finance architecture across modules (GL, AP, AR, FA, Cash & Bank, Project Accounting, Cost Accounting).
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, regulatory requirements, and global design principles.
• Translate complex business requirements into robust D365FO designs.
• Drive standardization, harmonization, and process simplification across regions and legal entities.
• Ensure all finance related solutions for the new requirements are designed in a reliable, robust and scalable way.
• Provide thought leadership on best practices, industry trends, and Microsoft ecosystem capabilities.
• Lead solution governance, blueprinting, and architectural decision-making.
• Provide hands-on guidance to functional consultants, developers, and integration teams.

What you'll need

• Extensive experience in ERP Finance transformation, with significant hands-on in D365FO Finance across multiple modules and global rollouts.
• Proven architectural leadership designing end-to-end Finance solutions, including integrations, data models, extensions, and ISV evaluations, ideally within high-growth or complex organizations.
• Deep functional expertise in core Finance processes (GL, AP, AR, FA, Cash & Bank, Project Accounting, Cost Accounting) and strong understanding of IFRS/local GAAP.
• Strong fluency in D365FO architecture, including data entities and integration patterns.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders, including Finance Directors, and cross-functional leadership, with clear communication and decision-making.
• Experience leading global implementations across multiple legal entities, including fit-gap analysis, blueprinting, solution governance, and change management.
• Collaborative leadership mindset that brings cross-functional teams together and drives clarity in complex global programs.
• Fluency in English; German is a plus.

What they offer

• Hybrid working concept with Workflex option to relocate abroad for up to 30 days per year.
• Modern office in Berlin-Friedrichshain with height-adjustable desks, table tennis, stocked beverage fridges, and barista coffee.
• 29 + 2 vacation days, discounted Wellhub membership, and corporate benefits.
• Onboarding with welcome bag, buddy program, and dedicated team support.
• Transparent all-hands meetings, short decision-making processes, and open feedback culture.
• Team events and collaborative work environment.