Business Central Consultant

Akita; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akita is seeking a Business Central Consultant to deliver Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central solutions for clients in the UK and abroad. You will lead discovery and requirements sessions, design and configure Business Central to meet client needs, and ensure smooth implementation with effective user adoption.

You will work with stakeholders across finance, operations, and IT, supporting the full project lifecycle from scoping through go-live and post-implementation support, reporting to the

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years implementing and supporting Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central within a Microsoft partner
• Strong understanding of Business Central functional areas: Financial Management, Supply Chain & Inventory, Sales & Purchasing, Manufacturing
• Proven ability to lead requirements-gathering sessions, conduct fit/gap analysis, and produce high-quality designs

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery and requirements sessions with clients
• Design and configure Business Central to meet client processes
• Manage go-live and post-implementation support
• Regular client site visits for workshops, discovery, and user training

Skills

Dynamics 365 BC

Financial Management

Supply Chain

Sales & Purchasing

Manufacturing

Project Accounting

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

MB-800 Certification or equivalent

Tools

Power Platform

Power BI

Power Apps

Power Automate

Azure

AL development

Job description

About Akita

Akita specialises in designing, developing, and supporting business application solutions for organisations within the UK and internationally, with a strong focus on Microsoft technologies. We deliver high-quality outcomes and provide outstanding customer service.

About Akita

Akita specialises in designing, developing, and supporting business application solutions for organisations within the UK and internationally, with a strong focus on Microsoft technologies. We deliver high-quality outcomes and provide outstanding customer service.

Due to ongoing growth, we are seeking to appoint a Business Central Consultant to strengthen our team and drive successful project delivery.

ROLE SPECIFICATION

About the role:

As a Business Central Consultant, you will play a central role in delivering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central solutions for our clients. You will lead discovery and requirements sessions, design and configure Business Central to meet client needs, and ensure smooth implementation and effective user adoption.

You will work closely with stakeholders across finance, operations, and IT, supporting the full project lifecycle from initial scoping through to go-live and post-implementation support. The role reports directly to the Head of Business Applications and includes regular client site visits for workshops, discovery sessions, and user training.

Core Skills & Essential Requirements

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven experience (minimum 3 years) implementing and supporting Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central within a Microsoft partner
• Strong understanding of Business Central functional areas, including:
• Financial Management
• Supply Chain & Inventory
• Sales & Purchasing
• Manufacturing
• Jobs/Project Accounting or Service Management (advantageous)
• Proven ability to lead requirements-gathering sessions, conduct fit/gap analysis, and produce high-quality solution designs.
• Proven expertise in configuring Business Central to align with client processes and best practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into effective technical and functional solutions.
• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills, able to engage effectively with users and senior decision-makers.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as required.

Desirable Skills & Experience

You may also demonstrate:

• Experience with the Power Platform (Power BI reporting, Power Apps, Power Automate workflows).
• Relevant and current Microsoft Certifications (e.g., MB-800).
• Knowledge of Azure services and integration approaches with Business Central.
• Familiarity with AL development principles and the extensions model (functional understanding rather than coding expertise).
• Experience working within a consultancy or professional services environment.
• Understanding of project delivery methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches.
• A strong commitment to continuous learning and staying up to date with Microsoft technologies.
• Experience mentoring junior consultants or supporting internal knowledge-sharing.
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and innovation across client solutions.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Self-motivation and proactive working style, with a strong sense of ownership.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the confidence to build trusted client relationships.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and time-management skills.
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment