Senior Functional Consultant

Cloud2 Consult; Bristol; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant to lead end-to-end implementations in manufacturing. Responsibilities include designing D365 solutions, owning functional documentation, and mentoring junior consultants. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of key manufacturing modules and experience in delivering large implementations. This role entails working closely with clients to guide them through process improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior D365 Functional Consultant (Business Central).
• Strong hands-on knowledge of key manufacturing modules.
• Ability to run workshops and gather requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead workshops to understand manufacturing workflows.
• Design and deliver D365 Business Central solutions.
• Own functional documentation including requirements and solution design.
• Mentor junior consultants and support project governance.

Skills

Proven experience as a Senior D365 Functional Consultant

Hands-on knowledge of production orders

Understanding of MRP / MPS

Inventory & Warehouse expertise

Quality Management skills

Experience in delivering implementations

Job description

Overview

Our client is looking for an experienced Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant who understands manufacturing inside out. You’ll lead end-to-end implementations, translate operational challenges into smart D365 solutions, and guide clients through process improvements across the full manufacturing lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead workshops to understand manufacturing workflows (MTS / MTO, discrete / process, shop floor operations, planning, costing, quality, warehousing).
• Design and deliver D365 Business Central solutions aligned to best practice.
• Own functional documentation : requirements, solution design, configuration guides, test scripts.
• Configure and customise D365 modules relating to production, planning, inventory, and supply chain.
• Work closely with technical teams on integrations, data migration, extensions, and customisations.
• Support system testing, UAT, go-live, and post-deployment optimisation.
• Advise clients on process improvement opportunities and future‑proofing their manufacturing setup.
• Mentor junior consultants and support project governance.

Core Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Senior D365 Functional Consultant (Business Central).
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of key manufacturing modules :
• Production Orders / Manufacturing Execution
• MRP / MPS
• Inventory & Warehouse
• BOMs & Routings
• Quality Management
• Product Configuration
• Solid understanding of end‑to‑end manufacturing processes and industry best practices.
• Experience delivering mid‑to‑large implementations in a consulting environment.
• Ability to run workshops, gather requirements, map processes, and challenge client assumptions.
• Confident working with technical teams and explaining functional logic.

Nice to Have

• Experience with ISVs commonly used in manufacturing.
• Certifications in D365 Business Central.
• Exposure to Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps).
• Background in Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement.

Personal Attributes

• Strong communicator who can influence and take ownership.
• Problem‑solver with a commercial mindset.
• Comfortable leading clients through change and ambiguity.