Business Central Systems Manager

Business Central Systems Manager

West Midlands, United Kingdom or Carrick-on-Shannon and surrounding areas, Ireland. Hybrid working: 1–2 days per week in the office.

£70,000 – £80,000 per annum (flexibility available for an exceptional candidate)

Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing construction partner operating across Europe, specialising in large‑scale electrical and mechanical projects. The business works with prestigious clients including Centre Parcs, Rolls‑Royce, and Lidl.

• Approximately 500 employees
• Annual turnover of c. £200 million
• Offices located in the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Germany
  • UK head office:
    Birmingham
  • Ireland office:
    Carrick‑on‑Shannon

The organisation has a strong commitment to digital transformation and innovation, supported by dedicated internal teams:

• IT: 5 employees
• Data: 5 employees
• Finance: 15 employees
• Commercial: 20 employees

The Business Central Systems Manager will play a critical role in the organisation’s ongoing digital and systems transformation. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer, the role will act as the internal champion for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Key responsibilities include leading the implementation of Business Central Cloud in partnership with 4PS, providing both technical and functional expertise, and ensuring the system delivers tangible business value across the organisation.

This position offers a hybrid working model, with 1–2 days per week in the office. Occasional travel may be required to meet with external consultants or attend industry seminars.

• Act as the internal Business Central subject matter expert and system owner
• Lead and support the implementation of Dynamics 365 Business Central Cloud alongside the implementation partner (4PS)
• Provide hands‑on technical expertise, including AL coding, to resolve issues, develop modifications, and enhance system functionality
• Own and manage post‑implementation improvements and continuous optimisation of Business Central
• Integrate third‑party systems across the business into Business Central
• Work closely with finance, commercial, and operational stakeholders to identify inefficiencies and drive process improvements
• Balance technical development and functional system ownership (approximately 50/50 split)
• Support the organisation’s broader digital strategy, including data, AI, and automation initiatives

The successful candidate will be both technically capable and commercially minded, with the ability to translate business requirements into effective system solutions.

• Strong experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• AL coding and extension development capability
• Finance and Commercial module expertise (essential)
• Production module knowledge (desirable)
• Experience working with implementation partners and managing system rollouts
• Ability to proactively identify and improve business processes
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills