Dynamics 365 Business Central Solution Architect
Location: Remote | Permanent
Salary: Up to £75,000

Are You a Skilled Dynamics 365 Business Central Solution Architect with Manufacturing Expertise? Do you have a deep understanding of Business Central architecture, solution design, and manufacturing modules? Are you ready to lead enterprise-scale projects, drive digital transformation, and shape the future of ERP solutions within the manufacturing sector?
This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with commercial and technical teams, define best-in-class manufacturing solutions, and ensure seamless integrations across business applications. Your ability to align technology with complex manufacturing processes will be critical to success.
Key Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead and solution owner for Dynamics 365 Business Central manufacturing implementations.
• Engage with stakeholders to define solution architecture, gather requirements, and align Business Central with manufacturing and wider business objectives.
• Design scalable, high-performing solutions for manufacturing environments, ensuring best practices in production planning, scheduling, and shop floor control.
• Oversee end-to-end implementations, including:
  
  • Solution design & architecture
  • Manufacturing module configuration (Production Orders, BOMs, Routings, MRP, Capacity Planning, Shop Floor Data Capture)
  • Data migration strategies
  • User training & system testing
• Provide technical leadership to functional consultants, developers, and integration teams.
• Define and enforce governance, standards, and best practices for Business Central in manufacturing contexts.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, recommending ERP solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimise production flows.
• Drive innovation by staying ahead of emerging trends and new features in Business Central manufacturing.
• Take responsibility for technical documentation, knowledge sharing, and mentoring junior consultants.
• Collaborate with pre-sales teams, contributing to solution design, proposals, and proof-of-concept demonstrations.
• Ensure seamless integration between Business Central, Power Platform, Azure, and third-party applications.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• 7+ years of experience in Dynamics 365 Business Central/Navision (2013+), with a strong track record in solution architecture and manufacturing-focused implementations.
• Deep expertise in Business Central manufacturing modules (Production, Planning, MRP, Capacity, Inventory, Shop Floor).
• Strong knowledge of third-party tools such as Continia, Jet Reports, and Power BI.
• Experience with C/AL & AL development, extending Business Central with custom solutions.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Services, Dataverse, and Power Platform.
• Strong understanding of Office 365 and its integration with Dynamics 365.
• Ability to create scalable reporting solutions using SSRS and Power BI.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and mentoring junior consultants.
• Strong pre-sales experience, including solution design, RFPs, and client presentations.
• Proven ability to design and deliver high-performance, cost-effective ERP solutions that drive measurable business value.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in multi-tenant or multi-company Business Central environments.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native application design.
• Knowledge of emerging Microsoft technologies that complement Business Central in manufacturing.

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