Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Consultant

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Position Summary 

The Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Consultant is responsible for implementing, configuring, and supporting Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Finance modules, with a strong focus on migrating financial processes and data from Odoo ERP. 

The role involves working closely with Finance, Business, and Technology teams to analyze business requirements, configure financial modules, support migration activities, validate financial data, and ensure successful system adoption. The consultant will play a key role in ensuring financial operations are accurately transitioned from Odoo to Business Central while maintaining data integrity, compliance, and operational continuity. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

• Analyze business and finance requirements and translate them into Business Central configurations 
• Lead and support finance process migration from Odoo ERP to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 
• Configure and validate Business Central finance modules and financial workflows 
• Perform finance data migration, validation, reconciliation, and post-migration verification 
• Collaborate with Finance and Business stakeholders to ensure system alignment with operational requirements 
• Support UAT, go-live activities, and post-implementation stabilization 
• Prepare functional documentation, configuration documents, and process mapping artifacts 
• Conduct end-user training and knowledge transfer sessions 
• Identify risks, issues, and dependencies and provide recommendations for resolution 
• Ensure adherence to implementation standards, data governance, and financial controls 

Soft Skills 

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills 
• Ability to translate business requirements into system solutions 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities 
• High attention to detail in financial data validation and reconciliation 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines 
• Strong documentation and process-mapping capabilities 
• Collaborative approach when working with Finance, Operations, and Technology teams 

 

Experience 

• 5+ years of experience in ERP implementation, consulting, or finance systems delivery 
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 
• Mandatory experience implementing and configuring Business Central Finance modules 
• Experience migrating finance processes and data from Odoo ERP to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial operations, and reporting processes 
• Experience supporting data migration, reconciliation, UAT, and go-live activities 
• Experience working closely with Finance, Operations, and Business stakeholders 
• Experience in multi-company or multi-entity finance environments is an added advantage 

 

Technical Skills 

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Finance Modules 
• Odoo ERP Finance Process Understanding 
• Finance Data Migration and Reconciliation 
• Business Central Finance Configuration: 
• Chart of Accounts (COA) 
• General Ledger (G/L) 
• Accounts Payable (AP) 
• Accounts Receivable (AR) 
• Bank Accounts and Bank Reconciliation 
• Dimensions (Cost Centers, Departments, Projects, etc.) 
• Posting Groups (General, Customer, Vendor, Inventory) 
• VAT and Tax Configuration 
• Financial Out-of-the-Box Reports 
• Number Series for Financial Transactions 
• Opening Balance Entry Assistance 
• Data Mapping and Validation 
• UAT Support and User Training 
• Functional Documentation and Process Mapping 
• Microsoft Excel and Financial Data Analysis 

 Certifications 

• Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant Associate – Preferred 
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Certifications – Preferred 
• Accounting or Finance-related Certifications – Good to Have 
• ERP Implementation Certifications – Good to Have 

 Languages 

• English: Fluent (Professional Working Proficiency) 
• Arabic: Speaking or understanding – Good to Have 

 

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