Custom Development

Full-Stack Development Team

Software that fits your business exactly.

Web, mobile, cloud and API integrations designed around your specific business processes — not forced into an off-the-shelf product that almost fits.

Technologies

Microsoft Solutions Partner, Data & AI

Microsoft Solutions Partner — Digital & App Innovation

Microsoft Solutions Partner — Infrastructure

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

Sales Management

Quotes, orders, invoicing, customer pricing

Supply Chain & Purchasing

POs, vendor management, goods receipts

Inventory & Warehousing

Multi-location stock, bin management, transfers

Manufacturing

Built-in Power BI, KPI dashboards, forecasting

Reporting & Business Intelligence

Built-in Power BI, KPI dashboards, forecasting

Project Management

Jobs, timesheets, resource allocation

Service Management

Service orders, contracts, dispatching

Business impact

How Business Central transforms your operation.

From eliminating manual spreadsheets to giving every decision-maker real-time data, here’s what a properly implemented Business Central delivers.

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.

Eliminate manual data entry and spreadsheets

Automated workflows replace the spreadsheets, rekeying and emailed reports that slow your team down and introduce errors into every process.

Faster close, stronger financial control

Automated reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and built-in audit trails cut your month-end close time significantly.

Smarter inventory, fewer stockouts

Live stock levels across all locations, automatic reorder points, and demand forecasting so you always have the right stock.

Connected teams, one source of truth

Finance, sales, operations and warehousing all working from the same data, so nothing falls through the gaps between departments.

Scale without adding headcount

Automated approvals, workflows and integrations mean your business can grow without proportionally growing your admin team.

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

Business Central configured for your sector.

Every industry has different requirements. We bring sector knowledge to every implementation so the system fits how your business actually runs.

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 & discover

We map your current processes, data structures, integrations and reporting requirements before writing a single line of configuration.

02

Design & architect

We design your Business Central configuration, chart of accounts, workflows and integrations, then review them with your team before building.

03

Build, configure & migrate

Full system build, data migration from your legacy system, custom extension development if needed, and integration to third-party tools.

04

Test & train

User acceptance testing, role-based training sessions, and process documentation so every team member is confident before go-live.

05

Go-live & support

Hypercare support during go-live, then 360° ongoing support for optimisations, upgrades and new requirements as your business grows.

Available at every stage

ERP fit-gap analysis

Full implementation & go-live

Data migration & cleansing

AL custom development

Third-party integrations

Power BI reporting

User training & adoption

Ongoing support & 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.

Certified Microsoft partner

Three Microsoft Solutions Partner designations validating expertise across Data & AI, Digital & App Innovation, and Infrastructure.

Dedicated in-house team

No subcontracting. Your project is handled by our own Business Central consultants, developers and project managers from start to finish.

Deep industry knowledge

We configure Business Central for your specific industry, not a generic template, so your team adopts it faster and gets more from it sooner.

Full Microsoft stack

BC, CRM, Power BI, SharePoint, AI, all from one partner. Your entire Microsoft environment connected and working together.

360° post go-live support

We stay involved after launch, optimising your setup, adding new automation, and supporting your team as requirements evolve.

Global reach, 30+ markets

Experience delivering Business Central across the US, UK, Europe and the Middle East, with multi-currency, multi-language and local compliance.

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.

What does Business Central cost?

Business Central Essentials starts from $70/user/month and Premium from $100/user/month. Implementation costs vary based on scope, data migration complexity and customisation requirements. Contact us for a detailed quote.

Can Business Central replace our current accounting software?

Yes. Business Central is a complete replacement for tools like Sage, QuickBooks, Xero or older ERP systems. We handle full data migration as a standard part of every implementation, including your chart of accounts, open transactions, customer and vendor records, and inventory data.

Can we customise Business Central for our specific processes?

Yes. Business Central is fully extensible via AL development. We can build custom modules, modified workflows, new fields, custom reports, and integrations to third-party systems without modifying the base application, so you stay upgrade-safe.

Does Business Central work with our existing Microsoft 365 tools?

Yes, natively. Business Central integrates directly with Outlook, Teams, Excel, SharePoint and Power BI. You can approve invoices from Outlook, check inventory from Teams, and open BC records directly inside Excel, without any custom integration work.

Can Business Central connect with Dynamics 365 CRM?

Yes. Business Central and Dynamics 365 Sales connect natively, allowing sales orders, customer records, pricing and inventory to flow between them automatically, with no manual data entry and no third-party connectors required.

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

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.

Specialities

Industries

Company

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