D365 F&O Finance Functional Consultant

**About the role** As a D365 F&O Finance Functional Consultant, you'll help global businesses transform their financial operations through technology. By leading discovery workshops, designing scalable solutions, and ensuring smooth implementations, you'll drive outcomes that strengthen financial performance and empower users. Your bilingual skills in English and Spanish will enable seamless collaboration with teams and clients across regions, ensuring every project delivers lasting impact. You will be a valued member of the Cloud Infrastructure and Security team and work collaboratively with the Program Manager. **In this role, you will** - Lead customer workshops to gather, document, and validate business and functional requirements. - Conduct design sessions with key stakeholders to create effective D365 Finance solutions. - Configure core Finance modules in D365 F&O including Chart of Accounts, Ledger Accounts, Financial Dimensions, Ledger Templates, Fiscal and Ledger Calendars, Legal Entities, and Financial Reports. - Deliver end-to-end D365 F&O implementation projects from blueprinting through configuration, validation, and go-live. - Support month-end and year-end close activities to ensure accuracy and compliance. - Collaborate with and guide offshore teams throughout the project lifecycle. - Identify and propose workarounds or custom solutions for unique business needs. - Partner with testing teams to provide scenarios for integration testing. - Review and enhance training materials, conduct train-the-trainer sessions, and support users during UAT. - Execute and lead cutover activities to ensure a smooth transition to production. **Work model** We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations. **What you need to have to be considered** - 10+ years of proven experience as a Finance Functional Consultant specializing in Microsoft D365 F&O. - Strong knowledge of Accounting and Finance principles and best practices. - Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, essential for collaboration with regional teams and clients. **These will help you stand out** - Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset. - Understanding of tax regulations and financial processes in LATAM countries. We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role. **Salary and Other Compensation** Applications will be accepted until December 10, 2025. The annual salary for this position is between $114,000 - $133,500 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans. **Benefits:** Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: - Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance - Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off - 401(k) plan and contributions - Long-term/Short-term Disability - Paid Parental Leave - Employee Stock Purchase Plan Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.