German Speaking ERP Finance Consultant

Ignite; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Bike leasing (JobRad)

Wellpass fitness program

Mental health & support program

Modern campus in Ottobrunn

Hybrid/Remote options

Job summary

Ignite in Ottobrunn, Germany, seeks a Senior ERP Finance Consultant / Project Manager to lead ERP finance projects with a focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central/NAV. This full-time role combines project leadership, process design, and data migration across the full lifecycle.

German fluency (C1+) and strong English are required, with ~30% travel in the DACH region and two monthly office days in Ottobrunn. A hybrid/remote work option is available within Germany.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of active ERP finance consulting or project leadership experience.
• Deep knowledge of ERP finance modules: GL, AP, AR, assets, costing.
• Strong data migration, integration, testing and architecture skills.
• German language at C1+; excellent English communication.
• Willingness to travel ~30% in the DACH region and attend Ottobrunn office days.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end ERP finance implementations for mid-market clients.
• Capture requirements, design target financial models and processes.
• Translate requirements into system blueprints with developers.
• Manage data migration, integrations and testing cycles.
• Conduct workshops, train users and support go-live adoption.

Skills

ERP finance consulting

Project leadership

Process redesign

Data migration

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

NAV

Power BI

Job description

Salary: €50,000 – €85,000 gross / annum (plus annual performance bonus potential)

Position: (Senior) ERP Finance Consultant / Project Manager (m/f/d)

Location: Ottobrunn, Germany (Full home-office option available within Germany; mandatory 2 monthly office days in Ottobrunn)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Position

Languages Required: German (C1+ essential), English

Travel: Approximately 30% regional travel in DACH (Includes company vehicle)

About the Role

We serve mid-market enterprises as a trusted technology consultant and digital transformation partner. Our primary focus is boosting operational efficiency through tailored implementations, modernizations, and optimizations of ERP and BI systems.

We are hiring a driven (Senior) ERP Finance Consultant / Project Manager (m/f/d) to lead end-to-end financial system projects. In this high-impact position, you will align financial workflows with technical capabilities, navigating clients through architectural planning, data migration, deployment, and post-implementation enhancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Drive full lifecycle ERP finance implementations and upgrades for medium-sized enterprise clients.


• Process Analysis & Design: Capture client requirements, map out financial processes, and formulate high-performing target models.


• Solution Architecture: Translate functional requirements into detailed system blueprints alongside client teams and technical developers.


• ERP Configuration: Build and configure core financial components (GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Costing) inside Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central / NAV.


• Data Integration & Testing: Lead data migration streams, oversee integration setup, and execute end-to-end testing cycles.


• Workshops & Training: Conduct interactive discovery workshops, train key users, provide go-live assistance, and secure long-term process adoption.


• Presales & Solutions: Drive presales activities by defining project scope, estimating work effort, authoring proposals, and enhancing proprietary financial products.

Key Requirements

Must-Haves:

• Experience: 5+ years of active experience in ERP finance consulting or project leadership focused on Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Business Central.


• Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of corporate financial management and accounting operations (GL, AP, AR, Assets, Cost Accounting).


• Technical Integration: Solid hands-on knowledge in data migration workflows, interface architecture, and full-scale testing.


• Language Skills: German (minimum C1+ proficiency) with excellent verbal and written expression.


• Soft Skills: Methodical approach, strong client relationship focus, natural empathy, and proactive problem-solving drive.


• Mobility: Readiness to travel roughly 30% within the DACH region and attend 2 monthly office days in Ottobrunn.

Nice-to-Haves

• Familiarity with controlling functionalities, Power BI analytics, or other business applications.


• Experience participating in the construction or refinement of specialized finance add-ons.

What We Offer

Work-Life Integration & Flexibility

• Hybrid / Full-Remote Options: Total location flexibility—work from home, on the road, or at our modern campus in Ottobrunn.


• Flexible Hours: Complete autonomy over your daily calendar to balance work and life.


• Fair Workload: A supportive workplace that protects healthy personal boundaries and sustainable pace.

Mobility & Perks

• Company Car: Provided for all your travel commitments and business journeys.


• JobRad: Bike leasing programs for sustainable daily commutes or off-duty riding.


• Health & Wellness: Wellpass fitness program access and an anonymous Mental Health & Support Program (including acute support and burnout protection).

Office & Team Environment

• Modern Workspaces: Fully equipped ergonomic workspaces complete with sit-stand desks, shared kitchen space, and nearby options.


• Strong Team Spirit: An open, collaborative team atmosphere where seasoned experience meets fresh ideas.


• Social Events: Regular team events, company sports runs, annual celebrations, trips to Oktoberfest, and casual get-togethers.

Growth & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: €50,000 – €85,000 base compensation (aligned with expertise) plus performance-based bonus potential.


• Contract Terms: Unlimited permanent contract, 29 days of annual leave, 6-month initial probation period.


• Personal Development: Dedicated budget reserved exclusively for continuous skills training and professional certifications.