Licensing Consultant (Microsoft Dynamics 365)

We are seeking an experienced Licensing Consultant. The ideal candidate will have

strong expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management

licensing, with the ability to analyze, optimize, and ensure compliance with Microsoft

licensing requirements.

Essential Functions :

Collect and reconcile customer usage data against licensed entitlements to ensure compliance

Detect discrepancies such as over-usage, under-usage, or compliance risks and provide remediation steps

Provide clear, actionable reports and insights to management, finance, procurement, and account teams

Recommend adjustments in license allocation to reduce costs and optimize usage across teams

Forecast future licensing requirements based on usage trends and business growth plans

Review Dynamics 365 security roles and map them accurately to license types (Operations, Team Member, Device, Activity, capacity-based entitlements)

Perform data analysis using Excel, Power BI, and / or SQL to extract, validate, and reconcile licensing information

Identify over-licensing or under-licensing risks and provide cost-saving recommendations while ensuring compliance with Microsoft rules

Partner with IT, Finance, and Procurement to implement optimization strategies and improve cost efficiency

Communicate licensing requirements, risks, and optimization opportunities in both technical and business-friendly terms

Required Qualifications :

Minimum 15 years of overall IT experience, with at least 5 years specializing in Microsoft licensing (Dynamics 365 preferred)

Deep understanding of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management license types and entitlements

Strong experience in user role and security analysis within D365

Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and / or SQL for license data analysis and reporting

Knowledge of Microsoft licensing rules, compliance frameworks, and optimization best practices

Strong analytical skills with the ability to detect discrepancies and forecast licensing needs

Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Experience working with finance and procurement teams for cost optimization

initiatives

Preferred Certifications :

Microsoft Certified : Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Apps Solution Architect Expert

Microsoft Certified : Dynamics 365 Finance Functional Consultant Associate

Microsoft Certified : Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Functional Consultant Associate