Akshay Jain

Professional Profile

Professional Overview

I am an ERP and finance transformation professional with 9+ years of progressive experience, including corporate finance and enterprise ERP implementations across Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, Dynamics AX 2012, and Business Central.

I currently work as a Principal Consultant with Korcomptenz and have been associated with the organization since 6 February 2023.

My experience spans the full ERP lifecycle , pre‑sales support, requirement gathering, fit‑gap analysis, solution design, implementation, integrations, UAT, training, and post‑go‑live stabilization—while ensuring that finance and operational solutions remain scalable, controlled, and audit‑ready.

Quantified Achievements (Impact Metrics)

Delivered ERP programs across 9+ years of experience, including corporate accounting and ERP implementation/delivery responsibilities.
Managed a large-scale rollout covering 50+ legal entities using a big-bang approach (multi-entity deployment leadership).
Supported an enterprise group with 80+ subsidiaries and associated companies during ERP transformation activities.
Enabled delivery for a global marina network spanning 16 marinas across 6 countries through ERP project responsibilities and governance.
Operated within complex org structures including 8 business divisions and multi-subsidiary environments as part of ERP solution delivery.
Led pre-sales demos and conference room pilot (CRP) sessions independently as part of ERP delivery lifecycle.  

Core Competencies

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O / Dynamics AX 2012 Implementation
• Financial Management – GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Cash & Bank
• Budgeting, Forecasting, MIS & Management Reporting
• Multi‑entity consolidation & financial structuring
• Bank integration & payment automation
• Business process re‑engineering & fit‑gap analysis
• ERP integrations – Salesforce, SAP, Oracle, Sana eCommerce, JD Edwards
• UAT, training, and change management
• Project delivery & stakeholder management
 

Professional Experience & Expertise

I bring a balanced combination of functional consulting depth, delivery leadership, and integration oversight to drive ERP programs from concept through execution while maintaining alignment with financial controls and compliance expectations.

ERP Implementation & Leadership

Led end‑to‑end Microsoft Dynamics implementations across multiple industries and regions.
Executed multi‑entity rollouts and supported governance activities for large organizations.
Designed finance reporting structures and chart of accounts / financial reporting frameworks as part of solution design responsibilities.

Business & Solution Consulting

Conducted fit‑gap analysis and requirements workshops, converting business needs into functional solution design and documentation.
Produced functional deliverables including FRDs and solution blueprint documentation as part of controlled delivery.

Integration & Technical Oversight

Worked on ERP integrations involving Salesforce, SAP, Oracle E‑Business Suite, JD Edwards, and Sana eCommerce as part of implementation programs.

User Adoption & Change Management

Onboarded business users and IT teams with limited prior exposure to Microsoft ERP through training and documentation.
Led post‑go‑live stabilization and enhancement cycles to improve adoption and reporting outcomes.

Key Project Highlights
CIMMYT (International Non-Profit Organization)
Projects: HQ Mexico, Africa Region, Regional Offices

Led full-cycle D365 implementation across global operations
Standardized finance, procurement, grants, and inventory processes
Designed centralized financial reporting and budgeting framework
Enabled multi-country compliance and reporting

Impact:

Improved reporting efficiency by 40%
Reduced manual processes by 60%
Standardized operations across 15+ entities

Alyasra Foods (Retail & Distribution)

Implemented D365 F&O for supply chain and finance transformation
Optimized inventory, procurement, and financial processes

Impact:

Reduced inventory discrepancies by 30%
Improved financial close cycle by 25%

Shamal Holding – UAE

I supported ERP delivery for an organization operating across 8 business divisions with 80+ subsidiaries and associated companies, contributing to enterprise-wide deployment activities, solution design, integrations, configuration oversight, training, and UAT governance.

PharmEasy – India

I worked as Project Lead for Finance, focusing on stabilization and enhancements across Dynamics 365 Finance modules (GL, AR, AP, Cash Management, Fixed Assets) and improving user adoption and reporting.

DFSA (Dubai Financial Services Authority) – UAE

I supported ERP implementation covering Finance, Budgeting, Cash Management, Fixed Assets, Procurement and Sourcing, and solution design for chart of accounts and reporting structures.

D‑Marin – Multi‑country

I contributed to ERP delivery activities for a marina network operating 16 marinas across 6 countries, including task planning, solution design for custom requirements, configuration oversight, and UAT support.

Additional Notable Clients (selected)

Shamal Group, Sky Dive (Dubai), Rise LLC, Dubai Mercantile Exchange, Dubai South, Huda Beauty, Fed Square (Australia), Serck, Virgin Mobile (SA/ME), Urban Foods, Notions Trading LLC, Sky Optics, Country Hills International, ANC (Al Naser Contracting LLC), Bayara.  

Industry Exposure

Financial Services & Regulatory, Retail & eCommerce, Manufacturing, Trading, Hospitality, Utilities, Construction, and Services.

Certifications & Education

CMA (India) – Institute of Cost Accountants of India.
Microsoft Certifications: MB‑300 (Core Finance & Operations), MB‑310 (Finance Functional Consultant) and MB-700 (Solution Architect)
Microsoft SureStep (Dynamics implementation methodology); FINACLE – IBF Certification.
Bachelor’s Degree in Banking Management (First Class, 2011–2014).

 

 Career Vision

My career objective is to continue leading enterprise-wide ERP and finance modernization programs by combining finance domain expertise, structured delivery governance, and Microsoft Dynamics capabilities—helping organizations strengthen control, scale operations, and enable data-driven decision making.