Argano - Lead Functional Consultant/Solution Architect

Role Overview:We are looking for a Lead Functional Consultant / Solution Architect with deep expertise in Dynamics 365 F&O Finance and Project Management & Accounting (PMA). You will own the solutioning, delivery governance, and client engagement across complex, project-driven organizations.This role demands a hands-on leader who brings financial acumen, product (Dynamics 365 & ecosystem) clarity, and data-backed conviction, with a clear bias toward product-standard, scalable solutions and a business-aligned mindset.A background in finance (B.Com, M.Com, or CA) is essential, along with strong practical awareness of global finance industry trends, domain best practices & compliance.Key Responsibilities:End-to-End Functional Architecture:- Own solution design across Finance and PMA modules, ensuring traceability to business goals, compliance standards, and system scalability.- Align configurations to support key financial structures-multi-entity, multi-currency, and project-based accounting.Client Engagement & Discovery:- Plan & lead structured workshops with Finance Directors, Controllers, Project Heads, and Finance Ops teams to gather and prioritize business needs.- Challenge assumptions, uncover core pain points, and steer discussions toward standard D365 capabilities.Fit-Gap & Solution Definition:- Perform detailed fit-gap analysis and drive functional decisions that minimize unnecessary customizations.- Own the creation of functional specs, process flows, test scenarios, and configuration strategy.Project Delivery Leadership:- Collaborate with technical teams, data leads, and integration partners to ensure execution matches design.- Support CRPs, UAT, training, cutover, and go-live readiness.Stakeholder Management:- Serve as the functional SME and single point of contact for all Finance and PMA design decisions.- Present solution trade-offs and impact assessments clearly to business and IT leadership.Team Mentorship & Governance:- Guide and mentor functional consultants, review deliverables, and ensure alignment with solution blueprint and delivery milestones.Reporting & Compliance Enablement:- Ensure solution design supports financial reporting, statutory compliance, project performance KPIs, and audit workflows.- Provide inputs for Management Reporter, Power BI dashboards, and regulatory submissions.Core Requirements:- 8+ years of experience as core finance member in Microsoft Dynamics AX (2009/2012) and D365 F&O with at least 3-4 full-cycle implementations in Dynamics 365 Finance and Project Management & Accounting (PMA) area.- Educational background in finance (B.Com, M.Com, or Chartered Accountant) with strong conceptual grounding in accounting and financial processes.Deep hands-on expertise in:- Finance: GL, AR/AP, Fixed Assets, Cash & Bank, Financial Dimensions, Period Close, Budgeting, Consolidation and other key periodic activities- PMA: Project setup, contracts, WBS, cost tracking, on-account/milestone billing, revenue recognition, forecasting- Strong grasp of accounting standards (e.g, IFRS, GAAP) and project billing models (time & material, fixed fee, milestone-based).- Experience with multi-entity rollouts, financial consolidations, and localization requirements.- Strong documentation, stakeholder-facing communication, and solution articulation skills.- Proven ability to lead functional workstreams, influence design choices, and manage cross-functional dependencies.- Practical exposure to reporting tools (Power BI, Advance excel etc) and data structures required for both operational and financial reporting.- Preferably experience in project-heavy industries such as professional services- Familiarity with Power BI, Azure DevOps, LCS, and Excel-based integrations (ref:iimjobs.com)