Associate Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant

Role Overview
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery

• Support the delivery of Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation projects under the guidance of Senior and Lead Consultants.
• Assist with requirements gathering, business process analysis, and process mapping activities.
• Support solution configuration, testing, data migration, and go-live activities.
• Contribute to the preparation and maintenance of functional specifications and project documentation.
• Assist in executing System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Provide post-implementation support and assist in resolving customer issues and queries.
• Escalate complex issues and risks to senior team members where appropriate.

Customer Engagement

• Participate in customer workshops, discovery sessions, and project meetings.
• Build positive and professional relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of user training sessions and preparation of training materials.
• Assist with demonstrations and proof-of-concept activities where required.
• Communicate project updates and progress effectively to team members and customers.

Solution Development

• Develop an understanding of customer business processes and how they align with Dynamics 365 Business Central functionality.
• Support solution design activities by documenting business requirements and recommending standard system functionality.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements.
• Contribute to solution documentation, configuration records, and knowledge-sharing activities.

Team Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with consultants, developers, project managers, and customer stakeholders.
• Contribute positively to a supportive and knowledge-sharing team environment.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and ensure timely delivery to a high standard.
• Seek feedback and actively participate in mentoring and development opportunities.

Governance & Quality

• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Codec methodologies, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of project activities, decisions, testing outcomes, and customer communications.
• Assist in identifying project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Adhere to internal policies, procedures, and industry best practices.

Continuous Learning

• Continuously develop knowledge of Dynamics 365 Business Central and related Microsoft technologies.
• Stay informed about new product features, industry trends, and best practices.
• Work towards relevant Microsoft certifications and professional development goals.
• Participate in internal training, communities of practice, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong interest in finance, business processes, ERP systems, and technology consulting.
• Exposure to business systems, ERP applications, or digital transformation projects through work experience, internships, placements, or graduate programmes.
• Understanding of the project lifecycle, including requirements gathering, process mapping, testing, training, and go-live activities.
• 1- 2 years' experience working with Dynamics 365 Business Central, Dynamics NAV, or similar ERP/business applications.
• Basic functional knowledge of Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or NAV.
• Exposure to one or more of the following functional areas: 
  • General Ledger (GL)
  • Fixed Assets (FA)
  • Accounts Payable (AP/P2P)
  • Accounts Receivable (AR/O2C)
  • Workflows
  • Inventory Management
  • Project Management / Jobs
  • Roles and Permissions
  • Configuration Packages
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Highly Desirable Skills & Experience

• Exposure to Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or Microsoft Dynamics NAV through academic projects, internships, placements, or professional experience.
• Knowledge of: 
  • Jet Reports
  • Continia Document Capture
  • Continia Expense Management
  • Power BI
  • Power Apps
  • Power Automate
• Experience supporting customer workshops, demonstrations, training sessions, or project activities.
• Understanding of business processes across industries such as: 
  • Professional Services
  • Distribution and Supply Chain
  • Manufacturing
  • Public Sector
  • Multi-company or multi-currency organisations
• Relevant Microsoft certifications, or a willingness to work towards certification.
• Degree or qualification in Business, Finance, Information Systems, Technology, or a related discipline.

Personal Skills

• Confident communicator with the ability to build positive relationships with customers, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a customer-facing environment.
• Eager to learn and develop consulting, business process, and solution design skills.
• Strong team player who collaborates effectively with others.
• Takes ownership and accountability for assigned tasks.
• Demonstrates professionalism and integrity in all interactions.
• Acts in an open and transparent manner.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written documentation and reporting skills.
• Adaptable, proactive, and committed to continuous learning and improvement.

About
Established over 40 years ago, Codec is a multi-award-winning Microsoft Solutions Partner, trusted by public and private sector organisations to deliver impactful digital transformation. With offices in Dublin, Belfast, Cologne, and across Germany, our team of over 300 experts specialises in harnessing the full potential of Microsoft technologies—including Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Azure, and Copilot—to drive innovation, automation, and operational excellence. Codec combines deep industry expertise with a proven track record to help organisations unlock the power of AI and modern cloud solutionsThough originally best known as a hardware reseller, since 2010 Codec has focused on building an outstanding software consulting business with a team of experts implementing enterprise solutions using products from Microsoft and Oracle. Our customer base, revenues and average contract values have grown steadily year on year and we continue to invest in the provision of new product and service offerings.Our team is a careful mix of recent graduates and experienced professionals from a variety of diverse cultural backgrounds. We are a melting pot of seasoned consultants supported by the best talent from the local universities. We have a thriving placement student academy and graduate recruitment programme which grows year on year.This company is an equal opportunities employer