Business Systems Consultant

My client, based in Edinburgh are looking for a Business Systems Consultant for an Initial 3 months (Project scope up to 12 months), Inside IR35 to support and improve key business systems across Finance, Commercial and Operational functions. This hands‑on role focuses on delivering system improvements, configuring solutions, managing releases, supporting end users, and contributing to a wider business transformation programme.

• Deliver enhancements and system changes across core business applications.
• Configure systems to meet business requirements and improve user experience.
• Manage user stories and change requests through the full lifecycle, from requirements through to deployment.
• Support sprint planning, backlog refinement and prioritisation activities.
• Coordinate testing, releases and deployments with business and technical stakeholders.
• Work with third‑party suppliers to deliver system changes, fixes and enhancements.

• Act as a key contact for business users.
• Investigate and resolve system issues, identifying root causes.
• Recommend and implement process and system improvements.
• Support system upgrades, releases, and adoption of new functionality.
• Develop a strong understanding of business processes and system usage.

• Support the delivery of a major business platform transformation programme.
• Assist with system design, configuration, testing and implementation activities.

• Experience supporting and enhancing business applications within Finance, Commercial, Operational or ERP environments.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Proven ability to deliver system changes through configuration rather than software development.
• Experience managing user stories, change requests and application enhancements.
• Strong understanding of system testing, release management and deployment processes.
• Ability to translate business requirements into practical system solutions.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• Experience with finance, commercial or ERP platforms.
• Agile delivery experience, including sprint planning, backlog management and user story delivery.
• Experience supporting large-scale business transformation or ERP implementation programmes.

• Enjoy hands‑on system configuration and problem‑solving.
• Take ownership of a backlog and drive changes through to completion.
• Understand how technology can improve business processes.
• Work effectively with end users, vendors and delivery partners.
• Balance operational support activities with strategic change initiatives.