Our client is searching for a seasoned Business Central & Power Platform Architect with extensive experience in financial services and a proven track record designing enterprise-scale, integrated financial solutions. The ideal candidate combines strategic architectural thinking with deep hands-on expertise across Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, and Azure integration patterns.
A critical part of this role involves leading migrations from Dynamics GP to Business Central, re-architecting legacy processes, and establishing a modern application ecosystem that supports advanced billing, invoicing, and financial operations. The Architect will shape the long-term platform strategy, solution patterns, and technical governance for financial and operational systems.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Architecture & Solution Design
* Define the end-to-end architecture for Business Central, Power Platform, and integrated financial workflows.
* Lead the design of scalable invoicing, billing, and financial applications built on Power Apps (Canvas & Model-Driven) and Dataverse.
* Establish integration patterns leveraging APIs, OData, Azure Functions, Service Bus, and custom connectors.
* Create technical standards, governance frameworks, best practices, and reusable solution components.
Dynamics GP → Business Central Modernization
* Architect and oversee enterprise-level migrations from Dynamics GP to Business Central, including:
* Legacy footprint analysis and future-state architecture
* Data migration strategy, tooling, and quality frameworks
* Replacement of GP-era customizations with Business Central extensions and Power Platform automation
* Redesigning financial and operational processes to maximize BC capabilities
* Serve as the technical authority during transition, guiding functional teams, developers, and business stakeholders.
Business Central Expertise
* Architect and oversee development of AL extensions, financial module configurations, BI/reporting patterns, and automated workflows.
* Ensure scalability, security, and performance across all Business Central environments.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives and platform optimization.
Custom Application Architecture
* Architect enterprise-grade Power Apps solutions supporting financial processes, including:
* Complex billing and invoicing workflows
* Multi-entity financial operations
* Customer and partner-facing operational apps
* Ensure that all custom applications seamlessly integrate with Business Central for financial posting and reporting.
Financial Services Alignment
* Translate regulatory, compliance, and audit requirements into technical solution patterns.
* Architect systems ensuring transactional traceability, financial integrity, and risk mitigation.
* Partner with Finance leadership to design future‑state financial workflows and automation.
Leadership & Collaboration
* Lead cross-functional solution design workshops and technical strategy sessions.
* Mentor development teams and guide technical delivery.
* Provide architectural oversight during projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.
* Communicate complex technical concepts to business users in an accessible, actionable manner.
