Business Systems Architect – Finance; D365 FO

Business Systems Architect – Finance (D365 FO)

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Location:

Axon Hub locations, preferably Scottsdale (4 days per week Tuesday-Friday)

Reports to:

Sr. Director, Business Systems ERP

• Solution Architecture: Lead the design, development, and implementation of innovative financial solutions within Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 FO). Conduct fit/gap analyses to identify areas for customization and develop detailed design specifications when necessary. Strive to implement standard processes while minimizing customization. Your expertise will be essential in designing integrations with other financial systems for functions such as revenue recognition, tax compliance, financial consolidations, and reporting, ensuring alignment with Axon’s business goals and best practices.
• Business Process Optimization: Partner with finance stakeholders to assess, refine, and automate key financial processes in areas such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Fixed Assets, and Project Accounting. Balance the need for automated solutions with the practicality of manual processes, recommending the best approach based on business needs. Ensure processes are optimized for efficiency and scalability, and embed AI, machine learning, and intelligent automation capabilities within Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and adjacent technologies to reduce manual effort, improve controls, accelerate financial operations, and enhance user productivity.
• Project Delivery: Oversee the full lifecycle of finance-related projects within D365 FO, from gathering requirements and designing solutions to deployment and post‑implementation support. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet business expectations.
• Collaboration: Work closely with solution architects, business analysts, finance teams, developers, and other cross‑functional partners to design and deliver effective financial solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to Axon’s finance leadership team. Provide insights into system capabilities, recommend enhancements, and keep stakeholders informed on emerging trends in ERP, automation, data platforms, and AI technologies. Evaluate emerging Microsoft Copilot and AI capabilities and advise leadership on their applicability to Axon’s Finance roadmap.
• Audit & Reporting: Collaborate with the internal audit and finance teams to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting within the system. Build and enhance financial reports, dashboards, and data management processes to provide reliable, actionable data. Partner with data and analytics teams to enable modern reporting, predictive insights, and AI‑assisted decision support while maintaining strong governance, security, and financial data integrity.
• Training & Mentorship: Provide training and documentation to finance teams and end‑users to maximize efficient use of D365 FO. Mentor the functional analysis team, helping them navigate complex scenarios and build their expertise.
• Leadership: Serve as the point of contact for all D365 FO finance‑related matters. Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project progress and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Lead financial activities related to mergers and acquisitions. Strong communication and stakeholder expectation management will be essential for aligning teams and maintaining momentum.
• Finance Innovation & AI Strategy: Partner with Finance, IT, and Enterprise Architecture leaders to identify, prioritize, and deliver AI‑enabled capabilities that improve reporting, compliance, forecasting, and decision‑making. Establish best practices for responsible AI adoption within Finance systems.
• Continued
  
  Education:
  
  Stay informed of the latest D365 Finance, Power Platform, Copilot, AI, and Microsoft cloud capabilities. Evaluate emerging technologies and develop recommendations for how they can improve financial processes, reporting, controls, and user experience y current on accounting rules and regulations.

• D365 FO Expertise: Extensive hands‑on experience with Dynamics 365…