Empiric · 3 weeks ago
Head of Business Systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central)
United States
Contract
Remote
Director/Executive
8+ years expEmpiric is a growing, private equity–backed food and beverage company seeking an experienced Interim Head of Business Systems. This role will lead the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, modernizing core business systems and supporting operational scale during a critical transformation period.
Cyber SecurityDatabaseInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (or migration from Dynamics NAV)
Serve as the internal product owner for Business Central, defining system vision, roadmap, and priorities
Partner with external implementation consultants to ensure delivery on time, within scope, and on budget
Oversee system configuration, integrations, testing, data migration, and go-live readiness
Collaborate with Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, and Sales teams to gather requirements and translate them into system solutions
Ensure Business Central supports food & beverage–specific needs such as inventory management, lot/batch tracking, production, and costing
Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on system capabilities and process improvements
Support PE-driven initiatives such as operational scalability, reporting standardization, and post-investment value creation
Provide clear communication and status reporting to executive leadership and investors
Prepare the organization for future growth, add-on acquisitions, or further system expansion
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in business systems, ERP leadership, or IT transformation roles
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV and/or Dynamics 365 Business Central (required)
Proven track record leading ERP implementations, preferably in food & beverage, manufacturing, or distribution environments
Experience working with private equity–backed companies or in fast-paced, transformation settings
Strong understanding of finance, supply chain, inventory, and operational processes
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external vendors
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Company
Empiric
Empiric is a dynamic technology and transformation recruitment agency that specializes in data, digital, cloud and security services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Nicci Sharp
CEO - USA
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