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About the role
What they do
Functional consultants translate business needs into working system setups and clear processes. They sit between operations, IT, and the project team, then turn workshop notes into requirements, user stories, configuration ideas, and test cases.
- Map current and target processes
- Gather requirements from business users
- Define system behavior and configuration needs
- Support testing, training, and go-live
- Document decisions, gaps, and open points
Typical projects
Companies bring in a functional consultant when software must fit the way the business really works. Common cases include ERP implementations, SAP rollouts, CRM changes, workflow redesign, and support for migrations or harmonization across teams.
In Germany, this often means working with mid-sized industrial firms, shared service centers, logistics teams, or finance departments that need someone who understands both business language and structured delivery. A good freelance consultant can join for a specific phase or stay through cutover and stabilization.
Skills and tools
Strong functional consultants know how to ask precise questions, challenge unclear requests, and keep both sides aligned. They understand process logic, master data, testing cycles, and change management without losing sight of the daily work users must still do.
- ERP and application process knowledge
- Requirements analysis and workshop facilitation
- Test planning and UAT support
- Documentation and stakeholder communication
- Familiarity with SAP, Microsoft, Salesforce, Jira, or similar systems
What good looks like
The best candidates do more than translate requirements. They spot missing process steps, resolve conflicts early, and write down decisions in a way that developers, key users, and managers can all use.
They are practical, structured, and calm under pressure. They know when to push for a cleaner process and when to keep the project moving. For freelance work, that mix matters even more because they need to start fast and create trust quickly.
When to hire freelance
Freelance functional consultants are a strong fit when you need extra capacity for a rollout, specialist knowledge for one system area, or short-term help after internal teams are fully booked. They are also useful when the role needs an outside view and direct project focus.
Use one when the scope is clear, the deadlines are tight, or the project needs someone who can work hands-on with business users and IT from day one. Remote work is common, but on-site sessions in Germany can help during workshops, go-lives, and sensitive stakeholder discussions.
How to choose
Look for relevant project work, not just a job title. A strong functional consultant can explain how they gathered requirements, handled process conflicts, supported testing, and kept users engaged.
Ask for examples close to your stack and your domain. For SAP or ERP work, check whether the person has worked on configuration, fit-gap discussions, and user acceptance testing. For CRM or service processes, focus on customer journeys, handovers, and adoption.
Meet FRATCH Functional Consultants
Christian Kämmerer
Consultant “S/4HANA Implementation in the MM Module”
Last position:
Consultant “S/4HANA Implementation in the MM Module” at ABISCON GmbH
- Support of the SAP modules “Sourcing & Procurement” as part of the “S/4HANA Brownfield” project rollout for the entire company
- Analysis, design, and organization of IT-supported business processes
- Further development of SAP MM from ECC 6.0 to S/4HANA, from requirements/process analysis through design to implementation (customizing, programming)
- Optimization and documentation of business processes and applications
- Responsible for implementing the S/4HANA rollout as an external consultant
- Independent analysis and resolution of issues
- Definition of change requests and their implementation/testing in collaboration with internal key users and process owners
- Support for SAP key users in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
- Training and supporting end users as part of the rollout
Jörg Meyer-Dulheuer
Project Manager MS Dynamics NAV
Last position:
IT Consultant at Boll & Kirch Filterbau GmbH
- Implementation and optimization of MS Dynamics 365 Business Central in India
- Consulting and setup of purchasing/sales/warehouse/production
Norbert Buro
Project Manager Electrical Engineering, Automation, Shipbuilding
Last position:
Project Manager Electrical Engineering and Automation at Fr. Fassmer GmbH
- Project management of electrical engineering and automation for the research vessel Meteor on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space.
- Organized development.
- Negotiated with clients and project owners.
- Managed up to eight employees.
Mevin Darril Jacob Peter
SAP S/4HANA EWM Solution Architect | SAP Supply Chain & Logistics Expert | Functional Consultant
Last position:
Solution Architect at Novo Nordisk A/S
Novo Nordisk A/S is a Danish multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Bagsværd, Denmark, with manufacturing sites in eight countries and subsidiaries or offices in five more. As part of setting up their largest automated production facility, SAP S/4HANA was implemented. The implementation of S/4HANA EWM plays a crucial role in enabling automation across all business processes.
Since this is a greenfield project with extensive automation, the goal is to achieve the highest possible level of automation in most business processes. Particularly in pharmaceutical processes, hygiene, accuracy, validation, and error-free execution are essential – all of which are supported by automation. My role as Solution Architect is to understand the business processes and provide efficient automated workflows for high-quality product manufacturing.
As Solution Architect, I conducted workshops in the warehouse areas to analyze and understand the pharmaceutical business processes and align them with the standard or template structure.
Identifying and highlighting process gaps and developing suitable solutions.
Coordinating with third-party vendors and other IT stakeholders to develop optimized automated processes.
Documenting and reviewing the business process design according to the agreed solution with the business unit.
Mapping inbound, internal, outbound, and production-integrated processes from the EWM perspective with automation considerations.
Guiding the team in fully setting up the solution in EWM and supporting the testing activities.
Member of the central architecture team to share best practices, develop guidelines, and support other implementation teams with solution architecture.
Kaliyan Muthukrishnan
Techno-Functional Consultant – Digital Lab & Manufacturing Systems
Last position:
Techno-Functional Consultant – Digital Lab & Manufacturing Systems at Dynavax Technologies
- Led SampleManager LIMS 21.x & LabWare LIMS v8 implementation, reducing manual lab errors by 40% and improving data traceability.
- Configured LW LIMS & SM LIMS 21.2: workflow design, role-based access control (RBAC), and master data management.
- Designed and configured LES workflows: sample lifecycle management, test assignments, approvals, and result review processes.
- Managed Master Menu and CI configuration, ensuring consistency, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.
- Integrated LIMS 21.2 with MES, ERP, EM, WinKQCL (Lonza MODA), SoftMax Pro, Empower, and Chromeleon CDS via REST APIs and web services.
- Implemented PAS-X MES: architecture design, multi-platform implementation (PAS-X, Siemens Opcenter), and integration with PLC, SCADA, and DCS systems.
- Executed IQ/OQ/PQ qualification protocols and Validation Summary Reports (VSR) for QC analytical and utility systems in aseptic and sterile production environments.
- Developed and reviewed Risk Assessments, Traceability Matrices, and Data Integrity evaluations in accordance with ALCOA+, 21 CFR Part 11, and EU Annex 11.
- Led EMA/FDA/WHO inspection readiness, standardized CQV SOPs, enabled digital CQV integration (LIMS/CDS/MES/SCADA/ERP/SDMS), and ensured 21 CFR Part 11 & Annex 11 compliance.
- Managed secure OT cybersecurity: network configuration and access control.
- Configured NuGenesis SDMS for document/data management, CDS/LIMS integration, workflow automation, and reporting.
Richard Huber
SAP ERP Migration to S/4HANA
Last position:
SAP ERP Migration to S/4HANA
- Concept design and assessment in finance, analyzing customer-specific developments and replacing them with SAP standard.
- Error analysis of the Migration Cockpit.
Georgi Litvinov
Techno-functional MM/SD Consultant
Last position:
Techno-functional MM/SD Consultant at GLIT Circle GmbH
- Implementation of the S/4HANA transformation (Brownfield) at CLAAS Agricultural Technology
- Implementation of the new supplier evaluation in S/4HANA including custom technical adjustments to customer-specific processes
- Conducting workshops with business units on technical and functional changes in S/4HANA, focusing on P2P processes and approval processes
- Preparing the new system, including customizing and converting customer-specific ABAP developments to Clean ABAP
Emil Kass
Specialist Consultant – Life Science & Healthcare
Last position:
Specialist Consultant – Life Science & Healthcare at Monitor Deloitte
- Developed a global data-governance model for a leading pharma client, aligning stakeholders across 10+ markets to standardize workflows, improve data quality, and prepare organizational AI readiness for analytics and AI-powered tools
- Developed and executed a success plan to optimize incentive design and drive behavioral adoption of a new sales model through benchmarking, stakeholder engagement, and performance reviews
- Designed a future-state service-governance framework for a global tech client, clarifying ownership between central and local teams to enable scalable adoption, efficiency, and standardized customer experience
Patricia Flatow
Technical Communication, Photography
Last position:
Participant in Certified Startup Consultant + Crisis and SME Restructuring Training at BQZ e.V.
- Certified Startup Consultant + Crisis and SME Restructuring Training
Sabrina Sailer
Freelance Content & Copywriter
Last position:
Specialist Advice for Formula-Fed Infants at Sabrina Sailer - Specialist Advice for Formula-Fed Infants
trained specialist for formula-fed infants (FES Institute)
- Parent counseling on questions around breast milk substitutes
- Focus areas: breastfeeding & formula feeding
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Functional Consultants statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years
Position duration
3.2 years
Positions per freelancer
19
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Automotive, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Marketing, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
80%
Master's degree or higher
60%
Doctorate
20%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Danish
Speak two or more languages
70%
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Frequently Asked Questions
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A Functional Consultant turns business needs into system requirements and workable process steps. They run workshops, document gaps, support configuration decisions, and help with testing and training. On the project side, they are the link between users, process owners, and technical teams.
A freelance functional consultant makes sense when the need is tied to a rollout, migration, recovery phase, or a short specialist gap. They can join quickly and focus on delivery without a long internal onboarding cycle. That is especially useful when the project deadline is fixed or the internal team is already stretched.
The strongest functional consultant combines process thinking with clear communication. They need to handle requirements gathering, workshop facilitation, test support, and structured documentation. Domain knowledge matters too, especially when the project touches finance, supply chain, sales, or service.
Not always, but the work often overlaps. An SAP Functional Consultant is a functional consultant with a clear SAP focus, while other functional consultants may work in Microsoft, Salesforce, Oracle, or custom enterprise systems. For hiring, the important point is the business process knowledge behind the software.
A Functional Consultant usually goes deeper into system behavior, configuration, and test support. A business analyst may focus more on discovery, stakeholder needs, and business cases. In many projects the tasks overlap, so the best choice depends on whether the main need is process analysis or hands-on system setup.
Yes, much of the work can be done remotely through workshops, documentation, testing, and stakeholder calls. In Germany, on-site time is often helpful for process mapping, UAT, and go-live support, especially when users need close coordination. The best setup is often a mix of remote work and targeted on-site sessions.
Ask them to walk you through a real project from requirements to go-live. A good Functional Consultant can explain how they handled conflicting requests, wrote test cases, and kept users aligned when the process changed. You should also check whether they understand your business domain, not only the software.
Freelance functional consultants need speed, structure, and clear communication. They should be able to join a project, understand the process landscape fast, and produce documentation others can use without extra explanation. The best ones also know how to work with both business users and technical teams without losing either side.
The average hourly rate for Functional Consultants in Germany is 102 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 818 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Functional Consultants in Germany, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 60% hold at least a Master's degree, and 20% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Functional Consultants in Germany have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Functional Consultants in Germany are German (100%), English (60%), and Danish (10%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Functional Consultants in Germany are Information Technology (80%), Automotive (70%), and Manufacturing (70%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Functional Consultants in Germany are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (80%), and Operations (70%).
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