Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Senior Functional Consultant

Sysco Software; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company pension

Private health care

Birthday leave

Extra leave

Life assurance

Job summary

Sysco Software, a Dynamics 365-focused firm, invites an experienced Senior Business Central Functional Consultant to lead end-to-end implementations across finance, supply chain and manufacturing.

You will gather requirements, design solutions, configure core BC, train users and support clients through hyper-care, with mentoring for junior consultants and ongoing process improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of functional consulting with MS Dynamics 365 Business Central (or NAV).
• Strong finance, supply chain, warehousing and manufacturing knowledge.
• Experience with Co-Pilot and Agentic AI and Power Platform.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle Business Central implementations.
• Analyze and document business requirements across finance, supply chain, manufacturing, service management and warehousing.
• Configure core Business Central.
• Develop functional specifications for integrations and customisations with technical teams.
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions and UAT.
• Provide guidance on process optimisation, system adoption and digital transformation.
• Mentor junior consultants and share best practices.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Power Platform knowledge

Analytical problem-solving

Team mentoring

Education

MB-800 certification (Dynamics 365 BC)

Degree in Business/IT or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Configuration packages

Job description

Sysco Software are an industry-focused provider of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Applications, working with private and public sector organisations across Ireland, the United Kingdom and internationally. We specialise in the design, implementation and support of ERP, Customer Engagement and Microsoft Power Platform solutions, securely hosted on Microsoft Azure.

Originally formed and still headquartered in Dublin in 1980, we opened our Belfast office in 1995 and Glasgow, Scotland in 2023. Today, Sysco Software has a team of 110+ Dynamics 365 ERP & CRM specialists and has delivered industry-focused projects for 250+ customers. In 2020 we celebrated 40 years in business and have been at the forefront of Microsoft’s regional development in Ireland, including supporting the Irish localisation of Business Central.

Role Overview

The Senior Business Central Functional Consultant leads full lifecycle Business Central implementations, providing expert functional guidance and delivering high quality solutions. The role focuses on requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, training, and ongoing client support, while contributing to project governance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Solution Delivery & Functional Expertise
   1. Lead full lifecycle Business Central Implementations
   2. Analyse and document business requirements across finance, supply chain, manufacturing, service management and warehousing
   3. Configure core Business Central
   4. Develop functional specifications for integrations and customisations in collaboration with technical teams
2. Client Engagement
   1. Facilitate workshops, training sessions and UAT
   2. Act as primary advisor for clients throughout the implementation lifecycle
   3. Provide guidance on process optimisation, system adoption and digital transformation
   4. Build strong client relationships
   5. Assist with hyper-care, troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
   6. Lead enhancement projects and continuous improvements
3. Delivery & Leadership
   1. Support Project Managers with scoping, estimation, planning and risk management
   2. Participate in solution reviews and design approvals
   3. Promote & share best practices
   4. Collaborate closely with technical consultants, developers and client service teams
   5. Mentor junior consultants

Skills & Experience

1. Core Functional
   1. 5+ years functional consulting experience with MS Dynamics 365 Business Central (or NAV)
   2. Strong understanding of finance processes (AP/AR/GL, cash management), supply chain, warehousing and manufacturing
   3. Experience of Co-Pilot and Agentic AI and a good understanding of MS Power Platform
2. Analytical & Soft Skills
   1. Ability to write clear functional specifications and test scripts
   2. Proficient with Excel, configuration packages and Power BI (desirable)
   3. Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills
   4. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
   5. Strong organisation and time management skills
3. Qualifications
   1. MS Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant certification (MB-800)
   2. Degree in Business, IT, Accounting or related discipline (desirable but not essential)

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, self-motivated and committed to delivering high-quality solutions
• Collaborative team player
• Ability to work autonomously
• Competently work under pressure and manage multiple engagements simultaneously
• Passion for continuous learning and staying current with BC roadmap and modern technology

Package

• Competitive salary in accordance with experience
• Car allowance
• Company pension
• 20 days annual paid leave plus additional stat days (approx. 15)
• Birthday leave
• Additional leave for continuous service

Post 6-months’ probation

• End of year bonus based on team on-target performance approx. £2-3k
• Private health care
• Life assurance (2 x salary)