Business Systems Analyst - Manufacturing

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is searching for a Business Systems Analyst in Birmingham to focus on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central upgrade and the commissioning of a new factory. The role requires stakeholder collaboration, system integration, and software testing. Ideal applicants will have a strong background in Dynamics 365, experience with manufacturing, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a hybrid working model with onsite requirements of 1-2 days per week.

Skills

Proven experience as a Business Systems Analyst or similar role

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central / Dynamics NAV

Experience in Business Central upgrade or implementation projects

Familiarity with system integration concepts and technologies

Exposure to MES systems

Strong communication skills

Experience with business process mapping and documentation

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Business Systems Analyst – Manufacturing

Location: Birmingham onsite/hybrid (requires 1-2 days a week onsite)

Length: 4 Months

Day Rate: £(Apply online only) per day dependent on experience

IR35 Status: Outside

Our client, a much-admired manufacturer, is seeking an experienced contract Business Systems Analyst / Business Analyst (or similar) from manufacturing / production, with experience of MS Dynamics 365 Business Central / Microsoft Dynamics NAV implementation or upgrade.

Role Overview

Business Systems Analyst with a primary focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to play a key role in two initiatives: a Business Central upgrade and the commissioning of a new factory. This role will also support integrations with MES systems, ensure robust software testing practices, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the ERP landscape.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the MS Dynamics 365 Business Central upgrade.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Customer, Manufacturing, Commercial, and Central Functions to gather and analyse business requirements.
• Lead and support the Business Central upgrade project, including planning, testing, training, and post-go-live support.
• Support the commissioning of a new factory, ensuring Business Central and MES systems are aligned with operational requirements.
• Design and document functional specifications, process flows, and system configurations.
• Coordinate and execute software testing activities including test planning, scripting, execution, and defect management.
• Work with internal and external development teams to deliver integrations between Business Central, MES systems, and other third-party platforms.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and recommend improvements.
• Provide training and support to end-users to ensure effective system adoption and usage.

Skills / Experience

• Proven experience as a Business Systems Analyst or similar role.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central / Dynamics NAV
• Experience in Business Central upgrade or implementation projects.
• Familiarity with system integration concepts and technologies (e.g., APIs, middleware).
• Exposure to MES systems and their interaction with ERP platforms.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with business process mapping and documentation.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate).
• Understanding of finance, supply chain, or project management modules within Business Central.
• Experience with Agile or hybrid project methodologies.
• Knowledge of manufacturing or production environments.
• Experience with Azure services or other cloud-based integration platforms.