Microsoft D365 F&O Architect - 6 months, Manchester(Hybrid) - InsideIR35

Microsoft D365 F&O Architect - 6 months, Manchester(Hybrid) - InsideIR35

Opportunity to join a greenfield implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations for a major UK-based online retailer. The organisation operates multiple brands across clothing, footwear, and homeware, serving customers through web, mobile, and contact centre channels.

This role will suit a senior architect with strong ERP delivery experience, capable of leading end-to-end solution architecture across complex, multi-channel retail environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the overall solution architecture roadmap covering customisation, configuration, integration, infrastructure, and reporting.
• Lead architectural governance, including design authority participation and best-practice enforcement.
• Conduct fit-gap analysis, solution assessment, and effort estimation across workstreams.
• Provide technical leadership across business, partners, and internal delivery teams during implementation.
• Define integration patterns and guide appropriate use of ISV solutions versus custom development.
• Support functional teams in requirements gathering and translate them into scalable solution designs.
• Evaluate total cost of ownership (TCO) and ensure alignment with cloud strategy and enterprise architecture.

Skills & Experience

• 10-15 years' experience in Microsoft Dynamics AX or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations implementations.
• Proven experience leading solution architecture on large-scale ERP programmes with enterprise stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of Dynamics 365 architecture, extensibility patterns, and integration frameworks.
• Experience delivering complex multi-module deployments (Finance, Supply Chain, Production).
• Strong understanding of multi-country rollouts and hybrid cloud/on-premise landscapes.
• Experience working with Microsoft Lifecycle Services (LCS).

Contract Details

• Location: Manchester (3 day onsite)
• Duration: 6 months
• Daily Rate: £600 per day Inside IR35