Jul 4
After starting his career as an accountant, Michael Hayes quickly realised how digitalisation, cloud ERP and AI are transforming the finance world at lightning speed. It was during a NAV implementation that his love for ERP and for Amsterdam really took off. Joining Dynamic People was the natural next step.“Here, I can specialise in Business Central, stay close to the Microsoft ecosystem and work alongside a team of Dynamics experts,”
Michael works exclusively with commodity traders, ranging from niche players to global trading companies. With Cloud4Commodities (C4C) built on top of Business Central, he helps clients streamline their trading, logistics and financial processes.
“Our latest C4C release truly leverages the full power of Business Central. Scalable, faster and more cost-efficient. Clients immediately notice the difference, as they gain real-time insights into their trading and financial data, from current positions and currency risks to margins and cash flow. They no longer have to rely on outdated spreadsheets or fragmented systems; instead, everything is integrated in one place. This allows them to act faster in the market, manage risks more effectively and seize opportunities the moment they arise.”
Open, curious and safe. That’s how Michael describes the culture at DP. “From day one, you can feel the trust here to try new things without being afraid to make mistakes. It’s precisely by experimenting that you learn the fastest and grow in your role. Within the C4C team, we complement each other. One brings deep functional knowledge, another dives into the technical side and together we make sure our clients get the most out of Business Central. We help each other, share knowledge and genuinely celebrate successes together. It makes working at DP not just educational, but also fun.”
His favourite Dynamic People ritual? “Definitely the Friday afternoon drinks. Grabbing a beer with colleagues is the perfect way to wrap up the week. It’s always a good time, and you can feel how it strengthens team bonds. It makes working together on projects not just more efficient, but also much more enjoyable.”
At Dynamic People, Michael has the freedom to excel and explore new ideas. “What’s great about DP is that you’re challenged to become the best version of yourself. You’re given a lot of responsibility and space to grow and that motivates you to improve every day.”
Looking ahead, Michael is particularly excited about the continuous innovations within Business Central. “Microsoft regularly rolls out new releases with AI capabilities like Copilot, making Business Central smarter and more powerful with each update. These innovations keep the work exciting and ensure we can continuously support our clients better while continuing to learn ourselves.”
“Just do it! You definitely won’t regret it. If you thrive on collaboration, making an impact, and want the freedom to grow, this is the place for you.”
Michael emphasises that honesty and ownership are key at Dynamic People. “You’re given a lot of responsibility here, along with the trust to take it on. If you embrace that opportunity, you can truly make a difference.”
