D365 Finance & Operations Functional Consultant (Contract - 12 Months)

Location: Shanghai, China (Onsite)
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Domain: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced D365 Finance & Operations Functional Consultant to support a major ERP transformation program across APAC, with a strong focus on China. The role involves partnering with business stakeholders, project teams, and technology specialists to deliver scalable, compliant, and efficient D365 F&O solutions aligned with global standards and local business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead requirement gathering workshops with finance and business stakeholders.
• Configure and implement D365 F&O Finance modules including:
  • General Ledger (GL)
  • Accounts Payable (AP)
  • Accounts Receivable (AR)
  • Fixed Assets (FA)
  • Cash & Bank Management
  • Tax
  • Project Accounting
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications and solution designs.
• Support end-to-end implementation activities including design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
• Ensure China localization requirements, tax regulations, invoicing, and statutory compliance needs are incorporated into the solution.
• Support data migration, integrations, reporting requirements, and cutover activities.
• Participate in SIT, UAT, defect resolution, and business sign-off processes.
• Develop functional design documents, process flows, training materials, and user documentation.
• Drive process improvement, standardization, and automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with global teams and implementation partners to ensure successful project delivery.

Required Skills & Experience

• 6+ years of ERP implementation experience with strong expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.
• Hands-on experience in D365 Finance modules (GL, AP, AR, FA, Tax, Cash & Bank).
• Strong understanding of finance processes, accounting principles, controls, and reporting.
• Proven experience in China localization, including tax, invoicing, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience with end-to-end D365 F&O implementations and APAC rollout programs.
• Knowledge of data migration, integrations, testing, and deployment activities.
• Experience working in Agile or hybrid project delivery environments.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance Functional Consultant certification.
• Experience with Project Accounting and Revenue Recognition processes.
• Exposure to Azure DevOps, Power Platform, Azure, and reporting tools.
• Experience in professional services, consulting, or project-based organizations.
• Familiarity with AI-driven solutions and Microsoft Copilot capabilities.

Language Requirements

• Native/Fluent Mandarin Chinese (Mandatory)
• Strong English communication skills (Mandatory)