Lead Functional Consultant (D365 Business Central)

Summary

An experienced ERP and finance transformation consultant with deep expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Finance & Operations, and legacy NAV implementations. Proven track record leading large-scale multi-entity rollouts, designing finance processes, and delivering UAT and post-go-live support across energy, commodity trading, automotive, retail, and logistics sectors. Strong command of GL, AP/AR, cash management, and control-focused reviews.

Experience areas

1. Lead Functional Consultant (D365 Business Central)

   • Led large-scale rollout across 28 intercompany entities with customized module design, fit-gap analysis, and change request management
   • Delivered finance-heavy enhancements including mark-to-market valuation, contract-based billing, and inventory provisions using PowerApps
   • Prepared functional specifications and managed integrations for regulatory compliance tools across multiple implementations
   • Conducted RCM audit and financial process review to identify control gaps and recommend corrective actions

2. Functional Consultant (D365 Business Central)

   • Delivered finance-module implementation across General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Cash Management with long-term support
   • Streamlined Procure-to-Pay processes through requirements mapping, fit-gap analysis, and vendor collaboration improvements
   • Supported global rollout across 50+ countries managing data migration, approval workflows, and production issue resolution
   • Managed UAT planning, defect resolution, hypercare, and custom financial reporting across multiple industries

3. Sr Functional Consultant (SCM), Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance

   • Supported end-to-end implementation across production control, sales and marketing, inventory and warehouse management, and procurement
   • Validated and implemented functional design documents and coordinated customizations with development teams
   • Conducted UAT and functional testing with change control coordination across regional companies
   • Provided daily end-user support, system administration, and functional training with production issue resolution

4. IT Manager, ERP Systems (Microsoft Dynamics NAV)

   • Established technical standards for ERP framework and maintained forecast and budget databases
   • Streamlined business processes with internal and external partners through root-cause analysis and issue resolution
   • Reviewed technical transaction design specifications and managed application components and workflows
   • Provided knowledge transfer and supported system upgrades through testing and implementation phases

5. Assistant IT Manager, ERP Systems (Microsoft Dynamics NAV)

   • Monitored ERP operations across sales, accounting, purchasing, inventory, and budgets
   • Supported MIS reporting configuration, workflow management, and product-costing analysis
   • Partnered with IT teams to maintain application performance and business continuity
   • Managed user support and supported system upgrades from testing through implementation

6. Trainee / Intern, ERP Implementation

   • Participated in legacy system reengineering and migration to Microsoft Dynamics NAV
   • Supported pre-evaluation screening, package evaluation, and requirements gathering activities
   • Researched organisational change and business process re-engineering approaches for ERP adoption

Skills