D365 Principal Production Business Consultant
Posted 1 day 4 hours ago by Columbus UK
Job Title: D365 Principal Production Business Consultant
Location: Home-based with travel to client site or Columbus offices as required
Salary: Negotiable (We aim to improve your current package)
Bonus: Yes
Holiday: 25 Days, Plus Bank Holidays (Increasing with Service)
Medical Insurance: Yes (terms apply) plus additional HealthCashback Plan
Hours: Full time (36.5 hpw)
Travel/Expenses: A car is required for travel to client sites - expensed at 45p per mile from home address (excluding travel to any Columbus Office within 35mi)
Travel, Hybrid Working & CultureWe offer flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance. Onsite consultancy time may be required depending on project needs, with planning in advance in 2-week blocks. Attendance in the office is encouraged at least once a month, with the option to work from Nottingham HQ or Cubo offices regularly if preferred.
Columbus values collaboration, trust, curiosity, and delivering customer success. The role provides opportunities to work on diverse projects, gain a global perspective, and grow within the D365 space.
Role & ResponsibilitiesThe role of D365 Principal Production Consultant
As a Principal Consultant, you'll take ownership of complex D365 Production projects, bring clarity to clients, mentor your team, and guide solutions from concept to go-live. You'll lead scoping sessions, influence design and architecture, and ensure delivery meets high standards. You'll be a trusted advisor, helping clients optimise finance operations and realise long-term value.
You'll also contribute internally by coaching consultants, contributing to best practices, and helping the practice grow. You'll work across industries, collaborate with colleagues, and have space to shape your career toward thought leadership, solution design, or strategic consulting.
What we can offerYou will be part of both a local and global team. We value flexibility to support work-life balance, ongoing learning, and career development.
About You (The Essentials)- Experience in implementing D365 Production modules within a customer or partner environment
- Knowledge of Manufacturing, Retail, Warehousing and Life Science industries
- Ability to deliver complex ERP projects with a referenceable customer outcome
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with C-Level stakeholders as a Trusted Advisor
- Experience leading and guiding a team, and acting as a primary contact to customers beyond a core functional area
- Full driver's licence and access to a vehicle
- Curious, willing to challenge the status quo and improve
- Collaborates well with internal and external colleagues
- Committed to personal development and becoming a Trusted Advisor in the field
- 25 Days Annual Leave (Increasing with Service)
- Columbus Benefits Hub - Discounts on Tickets, Shopping, Car leasing, Holidays, Food and More
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Access to Free Training Courses via Columbus Academy
- Free Microsoft Certifications and access to Microsoft Learn
- Modern office spaces (air-conditioned) in multiple UK locations
- Free Barista coffee and hot drinks
- Casual Dress Code in offices
- Personal Pension Plan
- Life Assurance x4 Salary
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- Referral bonus and other benefits
- Employee Wellbeing Program (terms apply)
If this sounds like the role for you, please submit your CV via our website and select Apply for this job. If your CV is not up-to-date, you can apply using your LinkedIn profile. You may be prompted to connect with us, but this does not impact your application. You can also learn more about us on Instagram or LinkedIn.
Candidate fit - Suitable for candidates working as: Senior FSA, Senior Business Consultant, Senior Finance Business Consultant, Senior D365 Consultant
Industry recognition - Gold Partner and Inner Circle. Columbus is a Microsoft Gold Partner with access to market-leading resources, training, and certifications, and is recognised as part of the Microsoft Inner Circle.