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. Apply To This Job