
Associate Product Manager - Financial Systems and Transformation
- Bangalore, Karnataka
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Own the product roadmap for financial systems and collaborate with finance stakeholders (Controllership, AP, AR, Payroll, GL teams) to gather business requirements and translate them into actionable product features.
- Competencies in more than 5 modules listed below with eagerness to learn the new modules on the Job as per the need.
- Custodian of configuration required for change as part of the BAU organization, with documentation and audit trail.
- Experience with Electronic reporting and Management reporting framework of Microsoft Dynamics 365 to create management reports of the financials is preferred.
- Conduct fit-gap analysis and solution design for any new financial capabilities or customizations needed in the system, working closely with development teams.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (engineering, finance, operations, etc.) to drive end-to-end project delivery, from scoping and development to testing and deployment.
- Lead data migration and system upgrades, ensuring seamless transitions with minimal disruption to financial operations.
- Provide training and support to finance teams to ensure effective use of D365 F&O modules and automated solutions.
- Stay up-to-date on the latest developments and new features within D365 F&O and identify opportunities to leverage these for greater efficiency and automation.
- Required Skills and Qualifications:
- 6+ years of experience in platform product management or consulting with a focus on financial systems, particularly in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.
- Strong understanding of finance processes, including budgeting, general ledger, AP/AR, Project management and accounting , cash management, and financial close processes.
- Hands-on experience with core financial modules in D365 F&O, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Project management and Accounting and Bank Management.
- Solid understanding of financial data, reporting, and compliance requirements, with the ability to ensure system alignment with global accounting standards.
- Experience leading fit-gap analysis, solution design, and customization efforts within D365 F&O to meet specific business needs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work closely with finance, IT, and business leaders to align system solutions with business goals.
- Familiarity with data integration, migration, and managing upgrades or updates within ERP systems.
- Problem-solving mindset, with the ability to analyze financial processes, identify inefficiencies, and propose automated solutions.
- Education: CA, MBA Finance, Economics, Engineering or related fields.
- Certifications in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (e.g., MB-310, MB-300).
- Experience with other automation tools such as Power Automate, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), or other finance-related automation platforms will be an added advantage.
- Familiarity with the broader Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, PowerApps, etc.) to enhance financial reporting and analytics will be an added advantage.