Microsoft Dynamics Business Central Lead Consultant

The HBP Group

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  • Full Time
  • Scunthorpe (Hybrid)
  • £45,000 to £60,000
Managed IT Services Engineer

Are you passionate about helping businesses transform their operations through cutting-edge technology? Do you have experience and are accredited with Dynamics 365 Business Central and thrive on the challenge of implementing powerful solutions that make a real difference? As a Microsoft Dynamics Implementation Consultant, you'll have the opportunity to be at the forefront of business transformation, leveraging your deep expertise in Dynamics 365 Business Central to guide organisations through successful software implementations. If you're excited about the prospect of helping companies achieve their goals while being part of a dynamic and innovative team, we want you to join us. 

 

The Role 

As a Dynamics 365 Business Central Implementation Consultant, you'll be at the heart of delivering high-impact solutions that drive real change. Working closely with businesses, you'll understand their unique needs, design tailored solutions, and manage the implementation process from start to finish. Your role will be pivotal in helping organisations unlock the full potential of Dynamics 365 Business Central, enabling them to enhance efficiency, foster growth, and achieve lasting success. What’s great about this role is the chance to continuously learn and apply cutting-edge technology while making a tangible difference in the way businesses operate. 

This is a full-time role based at any of our offices, with options for hybrid working or fully remote working. 

As a Dynamics 365 Business Central Implementation Consultant, you will play a critical role in fulfilling our mission by: 

  • Client Engagement: Work directly with clients to understand their business processes, challenges, and goals. Gather requirements and translate them into functional solutions within Dynamics 365 Business Central. 
  • Solution Design: Develop customised Dynamics 365 Business Central configurations and extensions that meet client needs. Ensure solutions are scalable, efficient, and aligned with best practices. 
  • Implementation: Lead the end-to-end implementation process, including data migration, system configuration, user training, and go live support. Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. 
  • Training and Support: Provide hands-on training and support to end users, ensuring they are confident and capable of using the new system to its fullest potential. Offer ongoing support post-implementation to address any issues and optimise performance. 
  • Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including project managers, developers, and support staff, to deliver seamless implementations. Providing feedback and insights for the continuous improvement of our implementation processes. 
  • Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including solution designs, configuration settings, and user guides, to support knowledge transfer and long-term system maintenance. 


Key Responsibilities 

In this role, you will be responsible for several key areas: 

Requirements and Solution Design:

  • Client Needs Analysis: Understand and analyse client requirements to design and configure software solutions that meet their specific needs. 
  • Implementation Planning: Develop comprehensive implementation plans to guide the project from start to finish. 

Project Management and Planning

  • Project Coordination: Create and manage detailed project plans, ensuring that all tasks are completed on schedule and within budget. 
  • Resource Management: Coordinate with internal and external teams to allocate resources effectively and ensure successful task completion. 

Configuration and Customisation

  • Software Configuration: Adjust software settings, workflows, and features to align with client processes. 
  • Customisation Scoping: Assist in scoping and developing customisations to enhance software functionality. 

Training and Knowledge Transfer

  • Client Training: Conduct training sessions and provide documentation to equip client stakeholders with the necessary knowledge. 
  • Internal Training: Facilitate in-house training sessions to build organisational knowledge. 

Data Migration and Integration

  • Data Migration: Contribute to planning and executing data migration strategies. 
  • Software Integration: Assist in integrating the software with other systems to ensure seamless operation. 

Testing and Quality Assurance

  • Testing Participation: Engage in testing activities to identify and resolve any issues. 
  • Quality Assurance: Learn to ensure the software performs to the required standards. 

Change Management and User Adoption

  • Change Management: Support clients in managing changes associated with the new software. 
  • User Adoption: Address user concerns and encourage smooth user adoption of the new system. 

Support and Issue Resolution

  • Post-Implementation Support: Provide ongoing assistance to address any issues that arise after implementation. 
  • Technical Troubleshooting: Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems. 

Client Relationship Management

  • Client Engagement: Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients. 
  • Identify Opportunities: Identify potential upselling opportunities based on evolving client needs. 

Continuous Improvement and Feedback 

  • Feedback Gathering: Collect and utilise client feedback to drive continuous improvement. 
  • Process Enhancement: Look for opportunities to improve processes, methodologies, and tools. 

Staying Current with Industry Trends

  • Industry Awareness: Stay updated on the latest software, technology, and industry best practices. 
  • Knowledge Application: Apply new insights to improve implementation strategies. 

Ensuring Project Success

  • Client ROI: Ensure clients achieve the intended value and ROI from their software implementation. 
  • Impact Measurement: Measure and communicate the impact of the software solution on client objectives. 

Managing Project Budgets

  • Efficiency Improvement: Actively seek ways to automate and streamline implementation processes. 
  • Budget Management: Manage customer expectations to keep project labour within the approved budget. 

 

The ideal candidate would possess the following Knowledge & Experience 

Essential 

  • 2+ years of experience in implementing Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP systems. 
  • Strong understanding of business processes, particularly in finance, supply chain, and operations. 
  • Proven experience in gathering requirements, solution design, and end-to-end project management. 
  • MB800 Functional Consultant certification or equivalent experience. 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong client relationships. 
  • Experience with data migration, system configuration, and user training 
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team 

Additional Desirable criteria

  • Experience with Continia Document Management, Jet Reporting, or other third-party add-ons 
  • A working knowledge of Office 365 and related Microsoft technologies 
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies 
  • Manufacturing Implementation Experience 

 

So, who are we? 

The HBP Group is the number one choice for many businesses across the UK looking for reliable, award-winning business technology. Providing a range of services including local IT Support, accounts software and EPOS solutions. We offer our customers a range of the best market-leading products and services to streamline complex business processes and increase efficiency. We have 3 offices including our head office in Scunthorpe, an office in Hull and another office in Peterborough. 

 

Why work for us? 

Here at the HBP Group, we are passionate about our business and our customers, and believe our people are our most valuable asset. Driven by our commitment to creating a great place to work for all our staff, we are always looking for ways to improve our employee experience. 

Accredited to The Living Wage Foundation, we are a Real Living Wage Employer and this year we were awarded Best Companies "One To Watch" accreditation. However, we’re not going to stop there and are focused on achieving 3 Star “World Class employer to work for” accreditation in the future. 

That’s why it’s a great time to join The HBP Group… As we continue our successful journey with exciting and achievable growth plans, we want to focus not only on our overall commercial objectives but creating a great working environment for our staff to thrive. 

 

So, on top of the normal benefits, we think some of the amazing reasons to join us are: 

  • 28 days of holiday, plus bank holidays = 36 days holiday total! – Prorated for part-time employees. 
  • Option to sell back holiday* 
  • Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme* 
  • A pro-active team of staff who organise regular social events and sporting activities – This includes a Mid-Year and Year-End Appreciation Party. We also have a number of themed office days including for Pancake day and also to support our chosen charity 
  • A friendly inclusive environment across the whole office – we really are a great bunch! 
  • Enhanced Maternity Pay * 
  • Enhanced Paternity Pay * 
  • Enhanced Bereavement Leave, with our “Time to say goodbye leave” 
  • Free lunches 
  • Casual business dress code (with option to choose from our free workwear wardrobe selection) 
  • Christmas Thank You Bonus * 
  • Support and guidance from your very first day! 
  • Tailored Training Plans to support success in your role. 
  • Personal Development Plans to support career advancement 
  • On-site parking 
  • Company Sick Pay * 
  • Wellness activities 
  • Electric Car Scheme* 
  • Bike to Work Scheme* 
  • Childcare Scheme 

* Length of service / eligibility criteria 

If you think you fit the description above and you like the sound of what we have to offer…then this could be a great opportunity for you to join a growing, well-established business and progress your career. 

Why Work For Us?

If you’d like to know more about why you should work for The HBP Group then find out more by following the link below.

Supporting both your work and personal life

Employment with benefits

We know that having a fantastic work life isn’t all about bean bags and pool tables, so all of our benefits are designed to make a real difference.
We’ve put a lot of work into making The HBP Group an amazing place to work; part of that is our benefits package. Here’s just some of the things we offer to
our team. Don’t hold your breath to read all of these, because there’s a lot.

Hybrid-Working

Hybrid Working

Our hybrid working offers the best of both worlds; the option to work from home but also time spent with your colleagues in one of our offices.

Flexible-Working

Flexible Working Hours

Our working week is just 35-hours and you have the option to choose the start and end time of your working day, around our office hours (8am – 5pm).

Head-Boobs-and-Balls

Head, Boobs and Balls

We offer free (and anonymous) mental health counselling and if you ever have concerns about your boobs or balls then we pay for a private consultation.

Wellness-Days

Wellness Days

Every quarter we hold a wellness events, providing support, guidance and help on a key topic that we believe contributes to a healthy and happy life.

Health-Shield

Supporting Your Health

To support your health, and the additional costs of some healthcare, we provide everyone with the option of the Health Shield app.

Holiday-Allowance

28-Day Holiday Allowance

Our holiday allowance goes way beyond what most companies offer. You get 28 days, plus bank holidays – that’s at least 36 days off a year.

Annual-Bonus

Annual Bonus

Without doubt Christmas is one of the most expensive times of the year. That’s why we offer a Christmas bonus scheme, paid to you in November.

All-Stars

All Stars Club

The All Stars Club is an annual reward which is voted for by every member of The HBP Group. Winners are treated to an all-inclusive break as recognition.

200-Club

The 200 Club

To recognise over achievement in the BD team, we offer an all-inclusive break to any person who hits the relevant criteria over the course of the year.

Mat-Leave

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Motherhood is certainly no walk in the park, which is why it’s important to us that our mothers feel supported; and why offer enhanced maternity pay.

Pat-Leave

Enhanced Paternity Leave

To support the new dads, we offer an enhanced paternity package that provide 2 weeks’ full pay at the most special of times.

Adoption-Leave

Enhanced Adoption Leave

We endeavour to ensure everyone is given support and encouragement before, during and on their return to work from adoption leave.

Goodbye-Leave

Leave to Say Goodbye

Sadly, some of you will lose loved ones during your time with us. So we offer 5 days’ ‘to say goodbye’ leave (and compassionate leave), on full pay.

Dependents

Looking After Dependents

Most of you will have caring responsibilities, so we provide 2 days in a rolling 12-month period, paid at full pay to look after dependents.

TTP

Tailored Training Plans

To carry out your role there will be knowledge and skills you need to master. So, we provide every member of staff with a tailored training plans.

PDP

Personal Development Plans

To progress yours skills beyond your immediate job requirements, we’ll either fund specific courses to study inside or outside of work, if you’d like.

Yep, there’s more

No, seriously!

Staff-Discount

The HBP Group Staff Discount

To support both our staff and local businesses, we’ve built our own discount scheme with a combination of local businesses and our customers.

Free-Food

Free Food

Every day, we provide a meal to every member of our team who would like one completely free of charge – helping save over £1,700 a year!

Holiday-Sell-Back

Holiday Sell-Back Option

Whilst we like everyone to have a well-earned rest throughout the year, we do offer the option to sell up to 5 days of your annual leave.

Long-Service

Long-Service Awards

As recognition of long-service, we reward anyone that has worked for us for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 years (and no doubt more in the future).

Uniform

The HBP Group Wardrobe

To help everyone look sharp at the office we provide all of our staff with a selection of clothing from The HBP Group Wardrobe.

Bi-Annual-Parties

Bi-Annual Appreciation Parties

Twice a year, we feedback to everyone about our performance and have a good ol’ knees up. Great chance to catch-up with colleagues.

Celebrations

Themed Office Activities

We don’t need much of an excuse to host a barbecue when the sun comes out, but we also have mini celebrations throughout the year.

Staff-Referral

Staff Referral Scheme

If a person you recommend joins and passes their probation, you get 3,000 big ones added to your next payslip. That’s right, £3,000!

Pension

Pension Scheme

Our pension scheme provides those that are eligible with a pension, that has a matched contribution of up to 4% available from us too.

ESG

Environmental Policies

A robust ESG plan in place, focussing on 3 key areas: good health and wellbeing, decent work and economic growth and climate action.

Colourworks

Colourworks

We use a psychometric testing to help you, our managers and your colleagues adapt behaviours, to get the best out of each other.

PFYT

Penny For Your Thoughts

Each year, we ask you to spend some time with one of our leadership team to provide your honest opinions about the business.