Senior Functional Consultant

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.