Associate Director - Technical Architect, Microsoft D365 F&O, Technology and Transformation

Basic information Location Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Manchester Business Line Technology & Transformation Job Type Permanent / FTC Date published 07-Sep-2026 Req # 24866 Job description Connect to your IndustryDeloitte seeks to lead in finance transformation. Using our vast range of expertise, that covers audit, risk advisory, and consulting services across tax, legal, business, technology and corporate finance, we help our clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete.Connect to your career at Deloitte     Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.   What brings us all together at Deloitte? It’s how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.Connect to your opportunity Support our most strategic clients define the enterprise solution and address complex business challenges. Combine industry insight with deep knowledge of business transformation enabled by Microsoft D365 Finance & Operations.Want to work with enterprise leaders, alongside some of the most creative thinkers in industry? Can you develop and deliver innovative and core technology solutions that transform the digital enterprise and maximise ROI? From strategy articulation and process design to technology enablement, we work together to simplify the complex and create tangible value for our clients.Responsibilities will include:Be the technical expert for Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, its platform, technologies and capabilities for Microsoft Dynamics 365 enabled transformation programmesBring a deep understanding of the wider Microsoft technology stack, including Azure, CE, dual write and Power Platform alongside emerging technologies such as AI and how these can be employed alongside D365 F&OBring extensive experience in defining and delivering technical architecture, environment management, integrations and data strategiesEnsure best practice in every aspect of a technical solution, promoting the use of appropriate design patterns for application extensions, data and integrationsLeading and guiding offshore teams through the Global Delivery NetworkProvide quality assurance for code, and technical due diligence for functional designsSupport the functional team in defining the technical case for MS D365 F&O enabled finance transformationShare your domain experience to support development of internal capability in Deloitte UK MS D365 F&O team through knowledge sharing sessions and demonstrating how you engage clients and solve our clients’ biggest problemsBecome a trusted advisor to client teams, helping them solve business problems through technology enabled changeLead the technical design and architecture of D365 F&O solutions, ensuring alignment with business requirements and best practicesAppetite for innovation, ability to lead R&D projects for go to market acceleratorsProvide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to technical standardsCollaborate closely with clients to understand their business processes and technical requirements, translating them into effective D365 F&O solutionsContinuously evaluate and optimize D365 F&O solutions for performance, scalability, and maintainabilityConnect to your skills and professional experience As a D365 F&O Technical Architect (Associate Director) in our Emerging Technology team, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and implementing innovative solutions using D365 F&O platform that will allow our clients to transform the way they run and manage their business.The role provides the opportunity to support our global strategic clients address their most significant business challenges. You will provide a unique perspective combining industry insight, deep technical domain expertise and knowledge of Microsoft D365 F&O platform and technologies, to ensure that a solution is technologically robust.You will use the experience gained though-out your career to support how we build and develop our internal capability, provide technical insight (on MS D365 F&O Finance and Operations), demonstrating how you engage and work with clients to solve their most complex business problems.Your professional experienceEssential:You will have a deep understanding of the Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations product and wider D365 platform from a technical perspective and a broad understanding of the functional solution, including key finance and supply chain processes as they are modelled in F&O, and as they operate in a business as a wholeProficiency in X++, .Net to a level that supports code review and assuranceExtensive experience in the design and implementation of integrations, data schemas and complex application extensionsUnderstanding of licensing modelsExperience in environment managementWorking knowledge of Fabric, Synapse and data lake technologiesRelevant experience with multiple full life-cycle implementations of MS D365 F&ODemonstrates knowledge and experience in ERP implementation methodology and principlesEffective time-management, attention to detail and driven to exceed client expectationsAbility and keen interest to develop talent and build a high-performing teamDesired:Effective listening skills to understand and break down client finance business problemsInfluencing stakeholders on the merits of the proposed technical solutionAble to express complex concepts in plain language to reach broader audiencesAbility to craft a compelling message and tailor it for a given audience, combining technical expertise with simple, everyday language to deliver a storyAbility to work well with a cross-functional, geographically dispersed team and clients, with differing levels of technical expertiseEffective cross-functional project management, communication and stakeholder managementExcellent presentation and communication skills, with a focus on translating business requirements into information modelsDemonstrated effective written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated leadership and self-directionExperience in consulting or professional servicesCertifications: MB-500, MB-700 (or equivalent)Connect to your business - Technology and TransformationDistinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That’s what connects us. That’s what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we’ll make an impact that matters. Enterprise, Technology and Performance Our clients want to achieve maximum value from digital transformation investments in Finance, Supply Chain and IT operations. That’s where we come in. By taking a holistic view of performance improvement, including strategy, process design and technology enablement, we support the smooth operation of transformations.  Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.Connect with your colleagues "What attracted me to Deloitte were the endless opportunities and the collective experience of other like-minded individuals. Deloitte’s clients include many of the world’s largest organisations; I wanted to be part of a team that made a difference that I could be proud of." - Dan, Technology & TransformationOur hybrid working policyYou’ll be based in London, Manchester, Bristol, Edinburgh or Glasgow with hybrid working.At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.Connect to your next step A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers.WPFULL SLTTECH BAENTER LOCOFFICE