Project Accountant (6 month FTC) North Manchester (Office Based) £50,000 - £70,000 plus benefits Consumer products Jan/Feb 2026 Start Required The Opportunity A fast-growing, privately owned consumer products business is looking to appoint an experienced Project Accountant on an initial 6-month fixed term contract. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role, reporting into the Head of Finance, with a clear mandate to drive finance transformation, process automation, and improved system utilisation. The business operates in a dynamic, high-volume retail environment and partners with major UK retailers. The role will play a key part in strengthening finance processes to support scalable growth. Role Purpose: To lead and deliver change across the finance function, with a strong focus on automating manual processes and optimising the use of Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Business Central to improve reporting, controls, and efficiency. Key Responsibilities Finance Transformation & Process Improvement Lead finance-led transformation initiatives to streamline and automate processes Review end-to-end finance processes and design fit-for-purpose improvements Deliver clearly defined project outputs within agreed timelines Embed practical, well-documented processes that are sustainable beyond the contract Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Business Central Optimisation Act as the finance owner for ERP optimisation Improve system usage across postings, reconciliations, controls, and reporting Identify and implement automation opportunities (journals, reconciliations, intercompany) Work with external systems partners where required to design and deliver enhancements Improve data structures, chart of accounts, and reporting capability Financial Control & Reporting Improve month-end close timelines and reduce manual intervention Strengthen balance sheet controls and audit trails Enhance management reporting through better system use and automation Provide ad-hoc analysis and project reporting to senior finance leadership Stakeholder Engagement & Change Work closely with finance and non-finance stakeholders Act as a change agent to ensure new processes are adopted Deliver training and clear handover documentation Skills & Experience Essential Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Dynamics 365 Business Central Proven delivery of finance process improvement or systems projects Solid understanding of core finance processes (P2P, O2C, R2R) Able to work autonomously and deliver to tight deadlines Desirable Experience in a privately owned or growth-led business Previous contract or project finance experience ERP optimisation, upgrade, or integration exposure Strong Excel skills; Power BI experience beneficial Personal Attributes Delivery-focused and pragmatic Confident operating in a change environment Strong communicator with the ability to influence Commercially minded with strong attention to detail Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production Finance HR & Talent H&S & Compliance Marketing, Digital & Technology Property & Centre Management Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations Senior Appointments & Exec Sales Supply Chain & Logistics BBBH35278
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
Project Accountant (6 month FTC) North Manchester (Office Based) £50,000 - £70,000 plus benefits Consumer products Jan/Feb 2026 Start Required The Opportunity A fast-growing, privately owned consumer products business is looking to appoint an experienced Project Accountant on an initial 6-month fixed term contract. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role, reporting into the Head of Finance, with a clear mandate to drive finance transformation, process automation, and improved system utilisation. The business operates in a dynamic, high-volume retail environment and partners with major UK retailers. The role will play a key part in strengthening finance processes to support scalable growth. Role Purpose: To lead and deliver change across the finance function, with a strong focus on automating manual processes and optimising the use of Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Business Central to improve reporting, controls, and efficiency. Key Responsibilities Finance Transformation & Process Improvement Lead finance-led transformation initiatives to streamline and automate processes Review end-to-end finance processes and design fit-for-purpose improvements Deliver clearly defined project outputs within agreed timelines Embed practical, well-documented processes that are sustainable beyond the contract Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Business Central Optimisation Act as the finance owner for ERP optimisation Improve system usage across postings, reconciliations, controls, and reporting Identify and implement automation opportunities (journals, reconciliations, intercompany) Work with external systems partners where required to design and deliver enhancements Improve data structures, chart of accounts, and reporting capability Financial Control & Reporting Improve month-end close timelines and reduce manual intervention Strengthen balance sheet controls and audit trails Enhance management reporting through better system use and automation Provide ad-hoc analysis and project reporting to senior finance leadership Stakeholder Engagement & Change Work closely with finance and non-finance stakeholders Act as a change agent to ensure new processes are adopted Deliver training and clear handover documentation Skills & Experience Essential Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Dynamics 365 Business Central Proven delivery of finance process improvement or systems projects Solid understanding of core finance processes (P2P, O2C, R2R) Able to work autonomously and deliver to tight deadlines Desirable Experience in a privately owned or growth-led business Previous contract or project finance experience ERP optimisation, upgrade, or integration exposure Strong Excel skills; Power BI experience beneficial Personal Attributes Delivery-focused and pragmatic Confident operating in a change environment Strong communicator with the ability to influence Commercially minded with strong attention to detail Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production Finance HR & Talent H&S & Compliance Marketing, Digital & Technology Property & Centre Management Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations Senior Appointments & Exec Sales Supply Chain & Logistics BBBH35278
Senior D365 F&O Functional Consultant - Outside IR35 contract - ASAP Start We are working with a client in the construction industry and who need to bolster the team with a strong Senior F&O functional consultant who has in depth construction industry experience. Key Responsibilities & Requirements: Lead the functional design, configuration, and delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) with a focus on construction industry processes. Lead workshops with stakeholders to capture requirements in areas such as project accounting, job costing, subcontractor management, and contract administration. Configure and optimise finance and procurement processes, including subcontractor procurement, materials management, purchase requisitions, tendering, and approvals. Ensure D365 F&O supports construction-specific financial practices such as retention, staged billing, variations, and cash flow management. Design and document functional specifications for customisations, integrations, and reporting. Support testing, data migration, and deployment activities to ensure successful solution delivery. Provide training and knowledge transfer to business users and super users. Collaborate with project managers and technical teams to deliver solutions on time and within scope. Advise on industry best practices for finance, procurement, and supply chain management in D365 F&O. Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, ensuring D365 F&O drives efficiency, compliance, and business value If you are looking for your next contract, contact me on the details below.
Oct 02, 2025
Contractor
Senior D365 F&O Functional Consultant - Outside IR35 contract - ASAP Start We are working with a client in the construction industry and who need to bolster the team with a strong Senior F&O functional consultant who has in depth construction industry experience. Key Responsibilities & Requirements: Lead the functional design, configuration, and delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) with a focus on construction industry processes. Lead workshops with stakeholders to capture requirements in areas such as project accounting, job costing, subcontractor management, and contract administration. Configure and optimise finance and procurement processes, including subcontractor procurement, materials management, purchase requisitions, tendering, and approvals. Ensure D365 F&O supports construction-specific financial practices such as retention, staged billing, variations, and cash flow management. Design and document functional specifications for customisations, integrations, and reporting. Support testing, data migration, and deployment activities to ensure successful solution delivery. Provide training and knowledge transfer to business users and super users. Collaborate with project managers and technical teams to deliver solutions on time and within scope. Advise on industry best practices for finance, procurement, and supply chain management in D365 F&O. Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, ensuring D365 F&O drives efficiency, compliance, and business value If you are looking for your next contract, contact me on the details below.
Title: D365 Solution Architect Location: London, UK (Hybrid) Type: Permanent Overview We're hiring a Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O) Solution Architect to define architecture policies and end-to-end solution designs for a multi-region enterprise landscape. The focus is on downstream distribution across multiple channels, with close alignment to Finance, Supply Chain and Retail processes. You'll provide technical leadership, drive standardisation, and minimise customisations while working closely with internal stakeholders, delivery partners and Microsoft. Key Responsibilities Design customer-centric D365 F&O solutions with clear consideration of systems and data impacts, prioritising standard features over custom build. Lead fit/gap analysis; ensure cross-domain consistency (Finance, Supply Chain, Retail). Safeguard end-to-end integrity across the D365 ecosystem and critical satellites (eg, POS, WMS, EDI); create and maintain architecture documentation (eg, LeanIX or similar). Estimate and challenge change/enhancement effort; align with partners on scope and approach. Collaborate with regional/partner teams through detail design, build, test and deployment. Integrate D365 into the broader enterprise IT roadmap; ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards. Support BAU/Run for major incident triage and root-cause analysis (RCA). Communicate objectives, scope and milestones clearly; track progress and mitigate risks. Conduct PoCs where appropriate; uphold quality standards through testing and documentation. What You'll Bring Proven experience architecting and implementing D365 F&O solutions in large-scale enterprises. Strong integration background: Dual-Write/Dataverse , DMF, AIF, APIs and custom integrations. Broad understanding across Finance, Supply Chain and Retail process areas. Knowledge of the Microsoft stack: Azure , Power BI , Power Apps/Automate , Azure Data Lake , DevOps , RSAT . Excellent stakeholder leadership up to C-level; ability to translate complex concepts for non-technical audiences. Strong problem-solving, connect-the-dots thinking, and attention to detail while keeping sight of the big picture. Collaborative, pragmatic, and performance-minded with a track record of harmonising processes across regions. Qualifications & Nice-to-Haves Architecture qualification (eg, TOGAF ) desirable. Microsoft certifications in D365 F&O (eg, Core, Finance, Supply Chain). Proficiency reading/writing technical artefacts; familiarity with X /C#/SQL advantageous. Experience across the full project life cycle from initiation through deployment and run. Familiarity with Agile methods and modern ALM practices. Fluent English ; other European languages a plus.
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
Title: D365 Solution Architect Location: London, UK (Hybrid) Type: Permanent Overview We're hiring a Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O) Solution Architect to define architecture policies and end-to-end solution designs for a multi-region enterprise landscape. The focus is on downstream distribution across multiple channels, with close alignment to Finance, Supply Chain and Retail processes. You'll provide technical leadership, drive standardisation, and minimise customisations while working closely with internal stakeholders, delivery partners and Microsoft. Key Responsibilities Design customer-centric D365 F&O solutions with clear consideration of systems and data impacts, prioritising standard features over custom build. Lead fit/gap analysis; ensure cross-domain consistency (Finance, Supply Chain, Retail). Safeguard end-to-end integrity across the D365 ecosystem and critical satellites (eg, POS, WMS, EDI); create and maintain architecture documentation (eg, LeanIX or similar). Estimate and challenge change/enhancement effort; align with partners on scope and approach. Collaborate with regional/partner teams through detail design, build, test and deployment. Integrate D365 into the broader enterprise IT roadmap; ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards. Support BAU/Run for major incident triage and root-cause analysis (RCA). Communicate objectives, scope and milestones clearly; track progress and mitigate risks. Conduct PoCs where appropriate; uphold quality standards through testing and documentation. What You'll Bring Proven experience architecting and implementing D365 F&O solutions in large-scale enterprises. Strong integration background: Dual-Write/Dataverse , DMF, AIF, APIs and custom integrations. Broad understanding across Finance, Supply Chain and Retail process areas. Knowledge of the Microsoft stack: Azure , Power BI , Power Apps/Automate , Azure Data Lake , DevOps , RSAT . Excellent stakeholder leadership up to C-level; ability to translate complex concepts for non-technical audiences. Strong problem-solving, connect-the-dots thinking, and attention to detail while keeping sight of the big picture. Collaborative, pragmatic, and performance-minded with a track record of harmonising processes across regions. Qualifications & Nice-to-Haves Architecture qualification (eg, TOGAF ) desirable. Microsoft certifications in D365 F&O (eg, Core, Finance, Supply Chain). Proficiency reading/writing technical artefacts; familiarity with X /C#/SQL advantageous. Experience across the full project life cycle from initiation through deployment and run. Familiarity with Agile methods and modern ALM practices. Fluent English ; other European languages a plus.
