Business Central Lead Consultant
Lead Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Consultant
- Contract Type: Freelance (Full-time)
- Duration: 6 months (Renewable)
- Start Date: March
- Location: Hybrid (UK-based)
- Travel: UK travel required for client site visits
- Language: English
Responsibilities
- End-to-End Implementation: Take full ownership of the project lifecycle, from initial discovery and scoping through to go-live and post-implementation support.
- Solution Architecture: Conduct fit-gap analyses to determine where standard functionalities meet requirements or custom development is required.
- Documentation: Author high-quality Functional Design Documents (FDD) and technical specifications for the development team.
- Data Strategy: Lead complex data migration workstreams using Configuration Packages and ETL logic.
- Stakeholder Leadership: Manage C-suite expectations, project budgets, and scope creep while acting as the primary point of contact for the client.
- Mentorship: Oversee junior consultants and provide clear functional guidance to the technical team.
- Training: Design and execute "Train the Trainer" programs to ensure high user adoption and successful project handover.
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of functional experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central/NAV.
- Module Expertise: Expert-level configuration skills in Finance, SCM, Sales, and Purchasing modules.
- Technical Standards: Deep understanding of MB-800 standards and the wider Power Platform ecosystem.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Information Systems is preferred.
- Certification: MB-800 (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant Associate) is highly preferred.
- Interpersonal Skills: Proven ability to navigate complex business transformation environments and manage diverse project teams.