Dynamics 365 Business Central Lead Consultant

BearingPoint; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

BearingPoint's Enterprise Microsoft Transformation (EMT) team in Chicago seeks an experienced Dynamics 365 Business Central Lead Consultant to guide complex client implementations and grow the Microsoft practice. You will lead our Business Central projects from discovery workshops through post go-live support, coordinating with clients and the delivery team.

As a senior consultant, you will design solution blueprints, oversee configuration, data migration, training, UAT, and integrations with

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central functional consultant in full lifecycle implementations.
• Experience leading or playing a key functional role across multiple BC implementations.
• Strong knowledge of finance, AP/AR, and logistics within BC/NAV; project management experience is a plus.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven leadership and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the functional delivery of Dynamics 365 Business Central as the primary contact for functional discussions.
• Lead end-to-end solution design translating business requirements into a blueprint.
• Direct build activities: configuration, data migration, QA, training and UAT.
• Coordinate with developers and architects for integrations with third-party systems.
• Lead go-live readiness, cut-over planning, go-live, and post go-live support.
• Mentor junior consultants and ensure quality and client satisfaction.

Skills

Lead consultant

Client collaboration

Communication skills

Power BI integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/IT

Tools

Dynamics 365 BC

Power BI

Microsoft 365

UAT tools

Job description

Our Enterprise Microsoft Transformation (EMT) team is growing, and we are seeking an experienced Dynamics 365 Business Central Lead Consultant to help lead complex client implementations and support the continued growth of our Microsoft practice. The successful candidate will be a lead consultant on Business Central implementation projects and will work closely with clients and the delivery team through the normal phases of delivery, from discovery workshops through to post go-live support.

About the role

As a Lead Consultant, you will play a key role in the design and presentation of the solution blueprint to the client, working closely with developers and other consultants. You will lead the configuration and testing of the solution, including any ISV apps and custom extensions. Other activities will include end user training, data migration and cut-over planning. You will leverage your significant experience of successfully implementing Business Central to ensure project success.

We are looking for a friendly, detail-oriented problem-solver with a passion for technology and business optimization. You should have excellent communication skills, an inquisitive nature, and strong technical and analytical abilities. You will be part of a collaborative team that values new ideas and works together to solve complex business problems.

Key responsibilities

• Overseeing the functional delivery of Dynamics 365 Business Central, acting as the primary point of contact for all functional discussions.

• Leading the design of end-to-end Dynamics 365 Business Central solutions by translating business requirements into a solution blueprint.

• Leading solution build activities including configuration, data migration, quality assurance, training and UAT.

• Leading integration efforts with third-party systems, supported by developers and solution architects.

• Leading business readiness for go-live, cut-over planning to go-live, as well as post go-live hypercare and transition to support.

• Coordinating with developers, consultants and project managers to manage scope, timelines and deliverables.

• Mentoring more junior consultants and supporting their development.

• Ensuring solutions meet client expectations and quality standards.

• Staying up to date with new features and functionality in the Dynamics 365 Business Central platform and related key ISV apps and ensuring solutions align with best practices and Microsoft's roadmap.

• Contributing to internal practice development.

• Managing project activity planning, including estimating the effort required.

• Maintaining up-to-date certifications in Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Minimum qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central functional consultant, with demonstrated experience leading or playing a key functional role in full lifecycle implementations.

• Demonstrated experience with at least two full lifecycle Dynamics 365 Business Central implementations, from discovery and solution design through configuration, UAT, cutover, go-live and post-production support.

• Thorough knowledge of Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV, including core finance, accounts payable and accounts receivable, sales and purchase order processing, inventory and warehouse management. Ideally, you will have detailed knowledge of project management, manufacturing and service management.

• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in non-technical language.

• Strong consulting skills, including influencing abilities, leadership and facilitation skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with Business Central ISV solutions such as Continia and Tasklet is strongly preferred. Experience with comparable document capture, expense management, warehouse management, or related Business Central add-on solutions will also be considered.

• Strong knowledge of Power BI apps for Dynamics 365 Business Central, as well as Microsoft 365 and Power Apps integration.

• Knowledge of Shopify, Dynamics 365 Sales and Dynamics 365 Field Service working with Dynamics 365 Business Central.

• Current Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central certification(s).

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, information systems, technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.

Position details

• Work Arrangement: On- Site

• Travel: Willingness/ability to travel 50%+

• Compensation: $135,000-165,000