13 Nov 2025 BBBH61329 Business Central Specialist £40000.00 - £50000.00 per annum Downpatrick

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing organization in Belfast is seeking a Business Central Specialist to manage their Dynamics 365 Business Central platform. In this role, you will lead process optimization, streamline Accounts Payable automation, and provide user support. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in manufacturing, particularly in food production, and a strong understanding of finance processes. This position offers a competitive salary paired with flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Flexible working

Early Friday finish

Strong benefits package

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central (or NAV).
• Strong experience in manufacturing environments, ideally food production.
• Knowledge of finance processes (AP, purchase ledger, reconciliation).

Responsibilities

• Lead functional configuration, optimisation, and support of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Streamline Accounts Payable automation using Continia Document Capture or similar.
• Build and customise workflows, reports, and dashboards.

Skills

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Manufacturing experience

Excel

Power BI

Communication skills

Tools

Continia Document Capture

API knowledge

Job description

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

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

What We're Looking For

Essential:

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

Desirable:

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

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to own and shape the Business Central function.
• Industry‑leading business with major growth plans.
• Diverse role including projects, integrations, finance support, and automation improvements.
• Flexible working, early Friday finish, and strong benefits package.
• 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 . Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs.