Business Central Specialist - £40k-£50k + Benefits

Location: Downpatrick (Hybrid - 1 day WFH)
Hours: 37.5 per week, flexible, Friday early finish

About the Role
We are partnering with a highly successful manufacturing organisation in County Down who are seeking an experienced Business Central Specialist to take ownership of their Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central platform.
This is a key role within the IT & Business Systems function, supporting manufacturing, finance, procurement, AP automation, and wider operational workflows.
You'll be the go-to person for Business Central configuration, process optimisation, troubleshooting, and system improvements - with a strong focus on reducing unnecessary customisation and maximising standard BC capability.

What You'll Be Doing

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  Lead functional configuration, optimisation, and support of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
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  Enhance processes across finance, procurement, inventory, production, and quality.
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  Streamline Accounts Payable automation using Continia Document Capture or similar solutions.
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  Review existing bespoke BC customisations and identify opportunities to revert to standard functionality.
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  Maintain integrations between BC and third-party systems (WMS, quality systems, scanning tools).
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  Configure food manufacturing features such as batch/lot tracking, traceability, shelf-life and expiry controls.
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  Build and customise workflows, reports, and dashboards.
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  Deliver user training and support change management.
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  Troubleshoot user/system issues and support BC updates and maintenance.
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  Support AP/AR/GL and cost accounting within the ERP environment.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

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  3+ years' experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central (or NAV).
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  Strong experience in manufacturing environments - ideally food production.
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  Knowledge of production orders, inventory, quality, traceability, BRC/HACCP-style processes.
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  Hands-on experience with Continia Document Capture or similar AP automation tools.
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  Strong understanding of finance processes (AP, purchase ledger, reconciliation).
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  Experience configuring BC (workflows, reports, setups, modules).
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  Ability to analyse/assess bespoke BC developments and recommend standardisation.
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  Proficiency with Excel, Power BI, Power Platform.
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  Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical teams.

Desirable:

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  Experience with EDI, WMS, barcode/scanning tools, shop-floor data capture.
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  Basic SQL / API knowledge.
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  Previous ERP implementation or upgrade exposure.
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  Microsoft BC certification (Functional Consultant or Developer).

Why Apply?

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  Opportunity to own and shape the Business Central function.
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  Industry-leading business with major growth plans.
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  Diverse role including projects, integrations, finance support, and automation improvements.
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  Flexible working, early Friday finish, and strong benefits package.
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  Real scope to reduce complexity, improve efficiency, and make a tangible impact across the business.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Recruitment Consultant Daire O'Connor at MCS Group on or .
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