Microsoft 365 Business Central Functional Consultant Part Time /Contract

At Terracotta - Driving Business Growth in Recruitment, Outsourcing & Corporate Services

We are a leading outsourcing company in the UAE, delivering recruitment, manpower, visa outsourcing, EOR/PEO, business setup, PRO services, and corporate solutions across the region.

We are currently recruiting a D365 Business Central Functional Advisor / Consultant (Finance, Projects & GCC Payroll, Tax / VAT Configuration as FTA) for a reputed organization in the UAE.

This is a strategic advisory role focused on governance, compliance, and ERP best-practice guidance for critical finance, project accounting, payroll, and tax functions.

Position

D365 Business Central Functional Advisor / Consultant (Finance, Projects & GCC Payroll, Tax / VAT Configuration as FTA)

Location

UAE - Abu Dhabi / Dubai (Remote / Hybrid options available)

Contract Type

Part-time / Contract / Advisory Engagement

Key Responsibilities

ERP Functional Advisory - Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

• Provide expert-level functional guidance on solution design and best practices within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Review and validate configurations, workflows, and process structures
• Ensure Finance, Projects, and Payroll modules align with enterprise ERP standards
• Advise on governance frameworks, scalability, controls, and process optimization
• Support leadership teams with strategic ERP direction and transformation planning

Finance Advisory (Core Focus)

• Guide setup of Chart of Accounts, dimensions, posting groups, and financial structures
• Recommend best practices for month-end closing, reconciliations, and audit readiness
• Advise on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow visibility processes
• Ensure compliance with Federal Tax Authority VAT regulations and reporting standards
• Review reporting structures for management decision-making and board reporting
• Support alignment with IFRS Foundation standards

Project / Job Costing Advisory

• Provide guidance on project accounting and job costing structures within Business Central
• Recommend best practices for WIP, revenue recognition, and profitability tracking
• Ensure project operations align with financial reporting requirements
• Develop reporting models for project performance, margins, and variance analysis

GCC / UAE Payroll Advisory (Critical Focus)

• Advise on UAE and GCC payroll frameworks, governance, and statutory compliance
• Ensure payroll setup aligns with Wages Protection System (WPS) requirements
• Guide salary structures including basic salary, allowances, deductions, and gratuity
• Ensure alignment with MOHRE labour law requirements
• Review end-of-service benefit calculations and gratuity processes
• Recommend payroll integrations with Business Central or third-party payroll systems
• Support multi-country payroll models common across GCC organizations
• Ensure payroll reporting and audit readiness standards are maintained

Governance & Quality Assurance

• Act as independent reviewer for ERP design decisions and functional configurations
• Identify risks, inefficiencies, and compliance gaps
• Provide structured recommendations for optimization and improvement
• Participate in steering committee discussions with senior stakeholders when required

Stakeholder Advisory

• Serve as trusted SME advisor to Finance, HR, and Project leadership teams
• Support governance of ERP transformation and future-state operating models

Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central in functional advisory / consulting roles
• Strong expertise in Finance modules (mandatory)
• Deep understanding of UAE / GCC Payroll systems, WPS, Labour Law, and VAT regulations
• Proven experience advising on ERP programs in the Middle East region
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, VAT compliance, and payroll governance frameworks
• Ability to operate in a senior advisory / board-level consulting capacity
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Multiple ERP advisory or transformation projects across GCC markets
• Exposure to multi-country payroll structures within GCC organizations
• Experience in construction, trading, contracting, or services sectors in UAE
• Strong executive presentation and advisory communication skills

Important Notes (Read Carefully)

• Role can be engaged on remote, hybrid, part-time, or contract basis
• This is a strategic advisory role, not hands-on implementation focused
• High visibility role with direct access to senior leadership and decision-makers