Business Systems Analyst - Manufacturing

Business Systems Analyst – Manufacturing
Location: Birmingham onsite/hybrid (requires 1-2 days a week onsite)
Length: 4 Months
Day Rate: £450-550 per day dependent on experience
IR35 Status: Outside
 
Our client, a much-admired manufacturer, is seeking an experienced contract Business Systems Analyst / Business Analyst (or similar) from manufacturing / production, with experience of MS Dynamics 365 Business Central / Microsoft Dynamics NAV implementation or upgrade.

Role Overview
Business Systems Analyst with a primary focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to play a key role in two initiatives: a Business Central upgrade and the commissioning of a new factory. This role will also support integrations with MES systems, ensure robust software testing practices, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the ERP landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the MS Dynamics 365 Business Central upgrade.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Customer, Manufacturing, Commercial, and Central Functions to gather and analyse business requirements.
• Lead and support the Business Central upgrade project, including planning, testing, training, and post-go-live support.
• Support the commissioning of a new factory, ensuring Business Central and MES systems are aligned with operational requirements.
• Design and document functional specifications, process flows, and system configurations.
• Coordinate and execute software testing activities including test planning, scripting, execution, and defect management.
• Work with internal and external development teams to deliver integrations between Business Central, MES systems, and other third-party platforms.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and recommend improvements.
• Provide training and support to end-users to ensure effective system adoption and usage.

Skills / Experience

• Proven experience as a Business Systems Analyst or similar role.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central / Dynamics NAV
• Experience in Business Central upgrade or implementation projects.
• Familiarity with system integration concepts and technologies (e.g., APIs, middleware).
• Exposure to MES systems and their interaction with ERP platforms.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with business process mapping and documentation.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate).
• Understanding of finance, supply chain, or project management modules within Business Central.
• Experience with Agile or hybrid project methodologies.
• Knowledge of manufacturing or production environments.
• Experience with Azure services or other cloud-based integration platforms.