Senior D365 BC Consultant

Delivered during a critical phase of post-go-live stabilisation and optimisation, the Senior D365 BC Consultant will provide vital expertise to ensure the seamless operation and ongoing enhancement of a recently implemented Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central system. This role exists to address current challenges in functional support and system troubleshooting, enabling the business to maximise the value of its Business Central investment. Working closely with internal IT leadership and Finance stakeholders, the successful candidate will independently resolve complex issues and steer optimization activities, ensuring a robust and efficient ERP environment that supports future growth.

In this role, the Senior D365 BC Consultant will lead hands-on efforts to stabilise and refine the Business Central implementation across core financial and manufacturing processes. The initial focus will be on addressing unresolved post-go-live issues, enhancing system configuration, and providing expert guidance to internal teams. The role demands a thorough understanding of Dynamics 365 Business Central’s financial modules, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable, with particular emphasis on month-end closing and comprehensive financial reporting. Additionally, expertise in cost and production accounting within a manufacturing context will be invaluable to align the ERP system with operational needs.

The day-to-day activities involve a blend of troubleshooting, user support, and system configuration. The Senior D365 BC Consultant will act as a subject matter expert, taking ownership of issues rather than merely escalating them. This means diagnosing root causes of problems, recommending practical solutions, and implementing improvements to both the system and related business processes. Delivering end-user training and mentoring internal staff will be essential to build capability and confidence within the business following the system go-live. Collaboration with finance teams and IT professionals will be a regular feature, ensuring alignment between technical configurations and user requirements.

This position is offered on a contract basis for an initial term of three months, with scope for extension based on business needs. It is primarily remote, with an expectation of up to 20% travel to support stakeholder engagement and on-site interventions where necessary. A minimum commitment of 40 hours per week is required, reflecting the critical nature of the stabilisation and optimisation phase. The role offers the potential to evolve into a broader consulting engagement, including involvement in partner transitions and further Business Central enhancements.

Candidates for this position should bring strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and a solid finance and accounting background tailored to the platform's environment. Demonstrable expertise in financial modules such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, as well as journal entries, month-end close, and reporting, is essential. Experience supporting ERP implementations, particularly migrations and post-go-live support, will be highly valued. The ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve complex Business Central issues is critical, as is experience in delivering functional guidance and fostering continual improvement.

Additional knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting and production-related financial processes will be advantageous, especially within food and beverage or manufacturing industries. Familiarity with production costing, manufacturing workflows, and ERP integrations related to these areas will support more effective system utilisation. While not essential, experience with Aptean Food & Beverage solutions and skills in Power BI for advanced Business Central reporting would further strengthen a candidate’s suitability.

The role is designed for a proactive consultant who can work autonomously and take ownership of challenges while fostering positive working relationships with both finance and IT teams. Effective communication skills and a methodical approach to problem-solving will be necessary to manage the diverse requirements of this complex environment successfully.

This contract opportunity sits within the wider accommodation and food services sector, providing a context where technological enablement and operational excellence are key to competitive advantage. By joining at this important stage of the system lifecycle, the Senior D365 BC Consultant will have a tangible impact on business performance and support a smooth transition into a more optimised, stable ERP environment.