D365 Licensing Consultant
About the role
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.
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Japan
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
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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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.
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Japan
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
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Apply To This Job