Consultant - Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (Finance-focused)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Consultant to join our growing ERP Consulting team. In this hands-on role, you will play a key part in delivering end-to-end Business Central implementations for a diverse range of customers from discovery through design, build, testing, training, and go-live support. Your primary focus will be on the Finance workstream, ensuring customer business processes are translated into effective, efficient, and compliant Business Central solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Finance Process Workshops: Lead workshops with customers to understand business requirements and map these to Business Central functionality.
• Solution Design & Configuration: Design and configure Finance modules within Business Central, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable / Receivable, Fixed Assets, Bank & Cash Management, Cash Flow, Cost Accounting, Consolidations, and Intercompany.
• Implementation & Delivery: Manage end-to-end solution delivery, including requirements gathering, documentation, configuration, testing, user training, and post-go-live support.
• Customer Advisory & Best Practice: Provide guidance on financial controls, reporting, and Business Central best practices.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Project Managers, Technical Consultants, and other functional teams to deliver high-quality, on-time, and on-budget solutions.
• Documentation & Knowledge Transfer: Develop and maintain functional design documents, configuration guides, user manuals, and ensure knowledge transfer to clients and internal teams.
• Pre-Sales Support: Assist with scoping, effort estimation, and solution design for prospective projects.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of implementation methodologies, templates, and toolkits. Stay up to date with Microsoft ecosystem updates (Power Platform, Azure, Copilot) to advise clients on future opportunities.

Skills & Experience Required:

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Dynamics 365 Business Central (or NAV) Consultant with a focus on Finance.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and finance processes, ideally with a professional finance qualification or background.
• Hands-on configuration and delivery experience across key finance areas: GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Intercompany & Consolidation, VAT/Tax setup, Banking & Cash Management.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate complex finance requirements into scalable solutions.
• Experience in data migration, testing, and UAT cycles.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and presentation skills.

Desirable:

• Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Power Platform, or integrated tools.
• Exposure to multi-entity, multi-currency, or international rollouts.
• Professional finance qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of Business Central SaaS deployment and extensions (AL, API integration understanding beneficial).

Attributes & Behaviours:

• Analytical & Problem Solving: Evaluate complex issues and provide innovative solutions.
• Communication & Collaboration: Clearly convey technical and financial information to clients and teams; foster a collaborative working environment.
• Adaptability & Resilience: Quickly adjust to new technologies, client requirements, and changing project scopes while maintaining composure.
• Time Management & Organisation: Prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects efficiently.
• Independent Working & Initiative: Take ownership of tasks, drive solutions, and maintain high productivity with minimal supervision.
• Commercial Awareness: Understand the business impact of project decisions and align solutions with client goals.
• Emotional Intelligence & Client Focus: Build trust, empathy, and effective relationships with clients and colleagues.

Why Join Us:
You'll work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your expertise directly contributes to the success of clients worldwide. Bring your Finance-focused Business Central knowledge to the forefront and help organisations optimise their ERP solutions for maximum impact.