D365 Business Central Senior Consultant (AI-Focused) £60,000 £80,000 | Hybrid | UK We Are Dcoded are a technology recruitment partner working with a fast-growing Microsoft consultancy that is expanding its Dynamics 365 Business Central and AI capability. As part of this growth, they are looking to hire a Senior / Principal Business Central Consultant with strong D365 AI, Copilot and Agent experience. This is a senior, client-facing role where you will go beyond traditional ERP deliveryhelping organisations modernise operations, unlock automation, and embed AI-driven decision-making across their Business Central environments. The Opportunity Youll play a pivotal role in delivering end-to-end D365 Business Central solutions while shaping how AI is adopted across client organisations. This includes Copilot enablement, AI readiness assessments, intelligent workflows, and bespoke agent-led automation. The role is hybrid, with remote working as standard and occasional office or client-site visits when required. All equipment is provided. Why This Role Matters This position sits at the intersection of ERP, AI and business transformation. Youll act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, guiding them on how to maximise value from Business Central, AI capabilities, and wider Microsoft technologiesboth now and as their organisations scale. Key Responsibilities Lead D365 Business Central projects end-to-end, from discovery through to go-live and post-implementation support Act as the senior client-facing consultant, building long-term relationships and driving high retention Conduct detailed business process reviews to identify efficiency gains and automation opportunities Lead AI readiness assessments, advising on Copilot, Agents and intelligent workflow adoption Configure, customise and optimise Business Central to align with client workflows and strategic objectives Collaborate with developers to design and deliver bespoke extensions, integrations and AI-powered agents Oversee data migrations, ensuring accuracy, integrity and readiness for live environments Deliver engaging user training sessions and create clear, practical documentation Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting and optimisation post-implementation Contribute to the development of AI governance frameworks aligned with emerging regulations Stay current with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Business Central, AI and industry best practices Skills & Expertise Deep, hands-on experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central (SaaS implementations) Strong understanding of finance and core ERP business processes Proven experience with D365 AI, Copilot and intelligent agents (essential) Exposure to the wider Microsoft ecosystem (Power Platform, Dataverse, Azure) is highly desirable Experience working within structured delivery frameworks (e.g. Prince2, Sure Step) Comfortable running smaller projects independently and contributing to larger, complex programmes Strong problem-solving skills with a strategic, consultative mindset Microsoft certifications in D365 Business Central are advantageous Curious, forward-thinking and genuinely excited by AI and emerging technology Experience & Profile Typically 4 years experience as an ERP / Dynamics consultant Well-suited to a Senior BC Consultant stepping into a Principal-level role Confident discussing AI strategy, Copilot adoption and automation with senior stakeholders Experience mentoring or supporting junior consultants is a plus Communication & Stakeholder Engagement Highly articulate with excellent written and verbal communication skills Confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels, including C-suite Comfortable working across Microsoft Teams, email, phone and in-person environments Builds credibility quickly and operates as a trusted advisor Values & Culture Customer-first, quality-driven delivery Passionate, professional and accountable Collaborativebelieving that the best outcomes are achieved together Acts with integrity at all times Innovative, curious and always looking to improve Takes ownership and follows through