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

Codestone; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ERP consulting firm is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Consultant with a focus on Finance. The role involves leading workshops to gather requirements, designing finance solutions, and delivering comprehensive implementations. Ideal candidates have proven experience with Dynamics 365, a strong finance background, and excellent stakeholder management skills. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise contributes directly to client success globally.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Dynamics 365 Business Central Consultant focusing on Finance.
• Strong understanding of finance processes with a professional finance background.
• Hands-on configuration experience in key finance areas like GL and AP.
• Client-facing skills with the ability to translate finance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance Process Workshops with clients to gather requirements.
• Design and configure Finance modules within Business Central.
• Manage end-to-end solution delivery and user training.
• Provide guidance on financial controls and best practices.

Skills

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Accounting principles

Stakeholder management

Data migration

Excellent communication

Education

Professional finance qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Power BI

Job description

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 customers’ 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.