Business Central ERP - Align Solutions

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

The ERP that runs your whole business.

Business Central connects finance, sales, purchasing, inventory and operations in a single Microsoft platform, so every decision gets made on real-time data, not last week’s report.

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Forbes — Best Overall Cloud ERP

Overview

What is Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?

A cloud ERP platform that unifies finance, sales, purchasing, inventory, manufacturing and project management in a single system.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a cloud-based ERP platform built for growing businesses. It brings together finance, sales, purchasing, inventory, manufacturing and project management in a single system, so every team works from the same accurate, real-time data.

Unlike legacy ERP systems that require expensive servers and IT teams to maintain, Business Central runs entirely in Microsoft’s Azure cloud. That means automatic updates, built-in security, and the ability to access your business data from anywhere, on any device.

At Align Solutions, we don’t just install Business Central. We configure it to match your specific business processes, integrate it with your existing tools, train your team, and stay with you long after go-live to make sure it keeps delivering value as your business grows.

“Business Central isn’t just software. When it’s properly implemented, it becomes the operating system your business runs on.”

Align Solutions, Business Central Practice

Financial Management

GL, AP/AR, bank reconciliation, budgeting

Financial Management

GL, AP/AR, bank reconciliation, budgeting

Financial Management

GL, AP/AR, bank reconciliation, budgeting

Financial Management

GL, AP/AR, bank reconciliation, budgeting

Financial Management

GL, AP/AR, bank reconciliation, budgeting

Financial Management

GL, AP/AR, bank reconciliation, budgeting

Financial Management

GL, AP/AR, bank reconciliation, budgeting

Financial Management

GL, AP/AR, bank reconciliation, budgeting

Our core capabilities

Consulting that behaves like an in-house team.

We bring together experienced professionals, robust process, and full-project support, built on expertise, transparency and adaptability.

Real-time visibility across your entire business

One dashboard showing live inventory, outstanding invoices, sales pipeline and cash flow, updated in real time, accessible from any device.

Real-time visibility across your entire business

One dashboard showing live inventory, outstanding invoices, sales pipeline and cash flow, updated in real time, accessible from any device.

Real-time visibility across your entire business

One dashboard showing live inventory, outstanding invoices, sales pipeline and cash flow, updated in real time, accessible from any device.

Real-time visibility across your entire business

One dashboard showing live inventory, outstanding invoices, sales pipeline and cash flow, updated in real time, accessible from any device.

Real-time visibility across your entire business

One dashboard showing live inventory, outstanding invoices, sales pipeline and cash flow, updated in real time, accessible from any device.

Real-time visibility across your entire business

One dashboard showing live inventory, outstanding invoices, sales pipeline and cash flow, updated in real time, accessible from any device.

Our core capabilities

Built for real business operations.

Business Central covers every operational area your growing business needs, from basic bookkeeping to complex multi-location manufacturing.

Multi-currency & multi-company

Manage entities in multiple currencies and legal structures, with intercompany consolidation built in.

Advanced inventory & lot tracking

Serial numbers, lot tracing, expiry dates, and multi-bin warehousing, critical for food, pharma and manufacturing.

Native Power BI integration

Real-time dashboards built directly on your BC data, no data exports or third-party tools needed.

Microsoft 365 & Teams integration

Work on BC records directly from Outlook and Teams, approve invoices, check inventory and create orders without switching apps.

Copilot AI built in

Microsoft Copilot in Business Central automates data entry, drafts responses, suggests actions, and surfaces insights automatically.

Customisable with AL extensions

Every workflow, field, report and integration can be customised via AL code extensions, without modifying the base application.

Industries we serve

Built for operations, not just spreadsheets.

We support organisations across diverse industries with tailored solutions that address their specific operational challenges.

Manufacturing

Connect the shop floor to the balance sheet, with production, inventory and costing in sync.

Food & Beverages

Track lots, shelf life and compliance data without a spreadsheet in sight.

Recycling

Turn scrap tickets and swinging commodity prices into one clear, trustworthy number.

Environmental Services

Produce diversion and compliance data on demand, instead of scrambling before an audit.

Wholesale & Distribution

One live view of inventory and orders across every warehouse and location.

Retail

Sync sales, stock and fulfilment in real time, from the register to the back office.

Outside these six? Our specialities, QA, custom apps, SharePoint, Power BI, Dynamics CRM and AI, are available across any industry we work with.

Best fit

Is Business Central right for your business?

Business Central is purpose-built for growing small and mid-sized businesses that have outgrown their accounting software.

10–500 employees

£2M–£250M turnover

Manufacturing companies

Wholesale distributors

Food & beverage producers

Recycling businesses

Environmental services

Multi-location retailers

Businesses in 30+ countries

How we implement

A straight line from assessment to go-live.

Our implementation methodology is designed to minimise disruption, maximise adoption, and deliver a system your team actually uses from day one.

01

Assess

Analysis and discussion to understand exactly where your systems and processes stand today.

02

Architect

Configuration and review of the right-fit solution for your operation, not a one-size-fits-all rollout.

03

Implement

We lead the implementation, hands-on, from first configuration to go-live.

04

Scale

Upgrades and ongoing support as your business grows and your needs change.

Available at every stage

Adhoc consulting

Development

Solution optimisation

Integrations

Ongoing optimisation

Why Align Solutions

Why implement Business Central with us?

We don’t just deploy software. We build a system that fits your business, your team and your ambitions.

Real-time visibility across your entire business

One dashboard showing live inventory, outstanding invoices, sales pipeline and cash flow, updated in real time, accessible from any device.

Real-time visibility across your entire business

One dashboard showing live inventory, outstanding invoices, sales pipeline and cash flow, updated in real time, accessible from any device.

Real-time visibility across your entire business

One dashboard showing live inventory, outstanding invoices, sales pipeline and cash flow, updated in real time, accessible from any device.

Real-time visibility across your entire business

One dashboard showing live inventory, outstanding invoices, sales pipeline and cash flow, updated in real time, accessible from any device.

Real-time visibility across your entire business

One dashboard showing live inventory, outstanding invoices, sales pipeline and cash flow, updated in real time, accessible from any device.

Real-time visibility across your entire business

One dashboard showing live inventory, outstanding invoices, sales pipeline and cash flow, updated in real time, accessible from any device.

FAQ

Common questions about Business Central.

How long does a Business Central implementation take?

A standard implementation for a growing SME typically takes 10–16 weeks. More complex projects with custom development, multiple entities or complex integrations take 20–28 weeks. We scope every project in detail during the discovery phase before committing to a timeline.

How long does a Business Central implementation take?

Let's align your systems.

Tell us what’s slowing your team down, we’ll show you what a properly connected system looks like. No obligation, 15 minutes.

Our core capabilities

Extend your Business Central investment.

Dynamics 365 CRM

Connect your front-office to Business Central

Power BI

Live dashboards built on your BC data

Artificial Intelligence

Automate workflows and reporting in BC

SharePoint

Document management connected to ERP

Custom Development

AL extensions and BC integrations

Software QA

Testing and UAT for your BC implementation

Technology consulting and digital transformation for growing businesses, ERP, CRM, Power BI, AI and custom development, delivered by one accountable team.

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Industries

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Microsoft Solutions Partner · Data & AI · Digital & App Innovation · Infrastructure