German Speaking ERP Finance Consultant (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

JobRad

Wellpass fitness program

Mental Health & Support Program

Hybrid/Remote options

29 days annual leave

Professional development budget

Job summary

Ignite is seeking a (Senior) ERP Finance Consultant / Project Manager (m/f/d) for Ottobrunn, Germany, with a full home-office option and mandatory 2 monthly office days. The role combines ERP finance leadership with project management, focusing on Dynamics 365 Business Central / NAV implementations across the DACH region.

Requirements include 5+ years in ERP finance consulting, strong German (C1+) and English, and willingness to travel ~30%.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of active experience in ERP finance consulting or project leadership.
• Deep understanding of corporate financial management and accounting operations (GL, AP, AR, Assets, Costing).
• German language at C1+ proficiency with excellent written and verbal expression.
• Experience with data migration workflows, interface architecture, and full-scale testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle ERP finance implementations and upgrades for medium-sized enterprise clients.
• Capture client requirements, map financial processes, and design target models.
• Translate requirements into detailed system blueprints with client teams and developers.
• Configure core financial components (GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Costing) in Dynamics 365 Business Central / NAV.
• Oversee data migration, integration setup, and end-to-end testing cycles.
• Conduct discovery workshops, train key users, provide go-live support.
• Assist presales by defining project scope, estimating effort, and drafting proposals.

Skills

ERP Finance

Project Leadership

Dynamics NAV/BC

Data Migration

Requirements Analysis

German C1+

Stakeholder Mgmt

Tools

Dynamics 365 BC

Power BI

Job description

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

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

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.

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.