Functional Consultant – Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC / F&O
Full Time
Remote
Posted 3 days ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Functional Consultant who can work directly with customers to implement, upgrade, and customize modules in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC) or Finance & Operations (F&O).
Location: Remote
Key Responsibilities
End-to-End Implementation
- Lead and manage full-cycle D365 Finance & Operations or Business Central implementations from requirement gathering to post-go-live support.
- Work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into system configurations and solutions.
- Analyse customers’ needs and business processes.
- Write functional specifications, fit-gap analyses, and business analysis documents.
- Lead and participate in the development and execution of test plans and test scenarios.
- Advise and support customers in configuring and carrying out testing activities.
- Carry out development and functional testing.
- Work in collaboration with technical and support teams.
- Participate actively in all phases of the project lifecycle.
- Design and conduct user training workshops and create training materials.
- Coach and mentor less experienced functional consultants.
Upgrade & Customization
- Lead Microsoft Dynamics NAV to Business Central upgrade projects and legacy ERP migrations to D365 Finance & Operations.
- Analyse existing customizations and perform fit-gap assessments to ensure alignment with business requirements and Microsoft best practices.
- Configure, customize, and extend D365 BC/F&O solutions to meet specific customer business needs.
- Prepare Functional Design Documents (FDDs) and work closely with developers to deliver customizations, extensions, reports, workflows, and integrations.
- Conduct impact analysis and support application upgrades, updates, and release management activities.
- Participate in regression testing, system integration testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and upgrade validation activities.
- Support data migration, data validation, reconciliation, and cutover activities during implementation and upgrade projects.
- Advise customers on replacing legacy customizations with standard D365 functionality wherever possible.
- Provide post-upgrade support, issue resolution, and system optimization recommendations.
Required Experience & Skills
- Minimum 5+ years of experience implementing, upgrading, customizing, and supporting Microsoft Dynamics Business Central (BC) or Finance & Operations (F&O).
- Proven experience in end-to-end ERP implementations, upgrades, and migration projects.
- Strong expertise in business process analysis, solution design, and functional documentation.
- Experience with D365 version upgrades is highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of finance, supply chain, inventory, manufacturing, and distribution processes.
- Excellent customer-facing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with functional, technical, and support teams.