Business Central Functional Consultant

Description: we are looking for an experienced Functional Consultant to join the team.This is a varied, customer-facing role covering discovery, implementation, configuration, training and ongoing improvement. You will work closely with customers to understand how their business operates, translate their requirements into practical Business Central solutions and support them through successful delivery and adoption.Our particular focus is on distribution and manufacturing businesses, so this role would suit someone who enjoys getting beneath the surface of a customer’s processes and delivering measurable operational improvements rather than simply configuring software. The Role:Meet customers to understand their objectives, current processes, challenges and requirements.Lead and participate in discovery workshops across finance, sales, purchasing, inventory, warehousing, distribution, manufacturing and related business processes.Translate business requirements into practical Business Central solutions, making effective use of standard functionality wherever possible.Configure Business Central, including financial management, sales, purchasing, inventory, fixed assets, dimensions, workflows, approvals, security roles and the user experience.Document processes, functional requirements, decisions, assumptions, risks and agreed scope.Identify where extensions, integrations or bespoke development are required and produce clear functional specifications for the Development Team.Support data migration, testing, cutover, go-live and post-go-live activities, including data validation and reconciliation.Prepare and deliver demonstrations, playback sessions, user training and supporting documentation.Investigate functional issues, identify root causes and coordinate resolution with customers, developers, partners and other Paradise teams.Work with Project Management to deliver assigned activities within agreed timescales, scope and budget.Provide ongoing functional support and identify opportunities to improve or extend customers’ use of Business Central and the wider Microsoft platform.Support pre-sales activity, including discovery, demonstrations, estimates, proposals and statements of work. What We Are Looking For:Practical experience implementing, configuring or supporting Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.A strong understanding of finance processes and experience in at least two of the following areas: sales, purchasing, inventory, warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, projects or service management.Experience gathering requirements, mapping processes and translating business needs into workable system solutions.Experience of data migration, testing, training, go-live and post-implementation support.Clear written and verbal communication skills, with confidence working with end users, managers and senior stakeholders.Strong analytical, problem-solving, organisational and time-management skills.The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and collaborate effectively as part of a project team.Commercial awareness, including an understanding of scope, budget and the impact of change requests.A customer-focused, pragmatic approach and a genuine interest in how businesses operate.Desirable Experience:Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant Associate (MB-800), or a willingness to achieve and maintain relevant certification.Experience within distribution, manufacturing, supply chain or wholesale environments.Knowledge of Business Central integrations, APIs, Microsoft 365, Power Platform and reporting tools.Experience with third-party Business Central applications such as Continia, Jet Reports or similar solutions.An accountancy, finance, operations or supply-chain background.A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites when required.