Infor LN Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Infor LN
Yashar S.
Last position:
Compliance Consultant at RAS Reinhardt Maschinenbau GmbH
- Designed and moderated a NIS2 preparation workshop for RAS Reinhardt Maschinenbau GmbH and its IT service provider Catuno GmbH. Together with executive management and IT leadership, the current status was assessed, an initial GAP analysis was conducted and areas for action were prioritized based on ISO 27001.
- Developed an ISO-27001-based regulatory framework (ISMS) for NIS2 compliance, including a structured current/target GAP analysis, targeted improvement of the security maturity level and preparation of the organization for NIS2 audit readiness.
Jörn B.
Last position:
Process Optimization Consultant at Tandler GmbH
- Improving processes in the purchasing area
- Digitizing purchasing processes
- Optimizing end-to-end manufacturing processes
Imran A.
Last position:
Software Engineer II at LivePerson Germany GmbH
- Led development of 15+ microservices (Java 17, Spring Boot) driving customer interactions; migrated from on-prem to GCP Kubernetes, improving scalability and reducing infra cost by 20%.
- Optimized user services with CouchDB caching and API refactoring, cutting response times by 35% and enhancing customer experience.
- Implemented canary deployments, FluxCD GitOps, and CI/CD optimizations in GitLab, reducing release lead time by 25% and enabling zero-downtime rollouts.
- Set up Grafana health checks and Anodot alerts for latency, error, and throughput monitoring, reducing MTTR by 40%.
- Built secure APIs using OAuth2, DPoP, and Gatekeeper, integrated REST and GraphQL, and achieved 90%+ test coverage with unit and E2E tests.
- Mentored junior developers, promoted Agile best practices, and collaborated cross-functionally to deliver high-impact, reliable customer-facing features.
Matthias W.
Last position:
Freelance Consultant Business Intelligence (Self-employed) at mw-consult.it
Data Engineering
Business Analyst
Consulting
2025 – present
Data Engineer & Architect
- Azure Data Factory
- Azure Databricks (PySpark)
- PowerBI Service
Lead developer for the further development of the Modern Data Warehouse, as well as Power BI reports and data models based on the ERP systems Amparex and EyeOffice. Focus on topics for the marketing department with data connection via API to Amplitude and Klaviyo with Python
- 2024 – present
Data Engineer & Architect
- SQL Server (T-SQL)
- SSIS (ETL)
- SSAS Tabular
- PowerBI Report Server
- Atlassian Jira & migration to Azure DevOps with GIT (KANBAN)
Development of Power BI reports and data models based on Infor LN ERP data after migration from Baan, including the underlying data structures with Microsoft SQL Server for further development of the Data Warehouse
Consulting for controlling on the specification of business requirements and development of reporting solutions
- 2025 – 06.2025
Data Engineer & Architect
- PowerBI Dataflows
- PowerBI Service
Cloud migration of the Data Warehouse, as well as Power BI reports and data models from Microsoft Dynamics BC 2021 to Microsoft Dynamics BC Cloud, including migration of the underlying data structures from Microsoft SQL Server to Power BI Dataflows
- 2022 – 06.2024 (ongoing support for data engineers)
Data Engineer & Architect
- SQL Server (T-SQL)
- SSIS (ETL) & BIML
- SSAS Tabular
- Azure DevOps with GIT (SCRUM)
Development of analytical models based on Microsoft Dynamics BC 2021 in combination with data from the company's own MariaDB database, including the setup of the underlying data structures with Microsoft SQL Server to build a Data Warehouse. Merging of the ERP systems BC 2021 and DATEV in the Data Warehouse
Consulting for business users on the specification of business requirements and coaching of developers for the development of reporting solutions
- 2022 – 08.2023
Business Analyst & Interim Manager
- PowerBI Service
- Azure Databricks (PySpark)
- Atlassian Jira (SCRUM)
Project management for reporting solution requirements, as well as development of Power BI reports and data models with data from Azure Databricks based on SAP R/3, Google Analytics, webshop and CRM with a business focus on customer, sales and marketing
- 2022 – 05.2022
Power BI Specialist
- PowerBI Service
- Azure DevOps with GIT (SCRUM)
Development of Power BI reports and data models based on data from Exasol with a business focus on assortment management in purchasing
- 2021 – present (ongoing support for existing customers)
Power BI Specialist & Data Engineer
- SQL Server (T-SQL)
- SSIS (ETL) & BIML
- PowerBI Service
- Azure DevOps with GIT (KANBAN)
- Azure Functions (Python)
Development of Power BI reports and data models based on abas ERP data, including the setup of the underlying data structures with Microsoft SQL Server to build a Data Warehouse.
Synchronization of customer data for Pipedrive CRM via Azure Functions with Python.
Consulting for controlling and management on agile project management, the specification of business requirements and development of reporting solutions
- 2021 – present (ongoing support for existing customers)
Data Engineer & Architect
- SQL Server (T-SQL)
- SSIS (ETL) & BIML
- SSAS Tabular
- Azure DevOps with GIT (SCRUM)
Development of analytical models based on Microsoft Dynamics 365 FO, CS & CRM in combination with Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3, including the setup of the underlying data structures with Microsoft SQL Server to build a Data Warehouse
Concept for the migration of the SQL Server-based Data Warehouse to Microsoft Fabric with planned future implementation and temporary use of a hybrid data architecture for the introduction of Power BI Service during the migration phase
Consulting for business users on the specification of business requirements and development of reporting solutions
Rainer P.
Last position:
Senior Controller at Stahlhandel-Servicecenter Bönen
- Controlling project work: implementation of customer quotation calculation and development of a trading and forward calculation for sales
- Development of a cost of goods manufactured calculator
- Theoretical design and practical implementation: temporary Excel-based solution introduced quickly; embedding into INFOR LN and creation of the requirements specification
- Majority of project management using modern tools (Loop, Jira, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Regular reporting on quotes submitted (contribution margin 1 and full cost coverage) and comparison with post-calculation
Thomas B.
Last position:
CIO of the corporate group at Badische Stahlwerke GmbH
- Member of the strategic management team
- Responsible for 50 direct reports and functional responsibility for 25 more
- Realigned the global IT strategy and merged individual IT divisions of the business units
- Led the central international IT organization of the corporate group
- Budget responsibility of €20 million p.a.
- Strategic advisor to the executive board
- Contributor to the company's strategic decisions as a leadership team member
- Driver of digitalization
- Evolved the global team structure across entities in a matrix setup
- Initiated and implemented process changes
- Operated and provided the central IT infrastructure including the data center for the entire group
- Designed the global application architecture
- Implemented AI-powered solutions
- Responsible for IT governance based on ISO 27001
- Rolled out Microsoft M365
- Conducted an ERP selection process for the corporate group
- Designed and implemented the new organizational structure as a foundation for future success
- Introduced requirements management, project portfolio management and capacity planning for cross-company IT within six months
Marius T.
Last position:
Senior IT Project and Process Manager at Sunnic Lighthouse GmbH
Thorough process analysis to identify weaknesses and assess optimization potential
Precise modeling of business processes using BPMN 2.0
Creation of detailed requirements and functional specifications to document use cases
Comprehensive gathering of existing company processes
In-depth process analyses to uncover potentials
Moderation and facilitation of workshops with subject matter experts and executives
Taking on project management for selecting and implementing a new ETRM system environment
Pavel S.
Last position:
Interim Manager Finance & Controlling at Freiberufler
- Accounting, controlling and reporting, taxes, risk management, treasury, credit management, legal affairs, internal control/SOX, HR, IT, cooperation with auditors, tax consultants and government authorities
- Logistics, production and HACCP, occupational safety and veterinary and hygiene regulations (food manufacturing)
- Due diligence, M&A, corporate split-offs, crisis management, project management
Selected interim projects:
- Twistcafe (fast-food restaurants) – Interim CFO (global): solved issues with accounting and tax documents for the year-end close of the German and Austrian subsidiaries; standardized the intercompany billing of raw material and cash transfers (CZ, SK, DE, AT, PL); automated the recharging of promotions and cashless payments; improved cost center accounting (200+ cost centers)
- VIB Vermögen AG (Branicks Group, real estate) – Interim Head of Accounting (DE): completed HGB year-end financial statements for 19 companies without complications; IFRS group financial statements without issues; automated consolidation tasks (debt consolidation, expense and revenue consolidation); automated reporting processes
- NTT (telecommunications) – Interim Senior Controller (DE): simplified, standardized and automated monthly closing activities (provisions for customer and supplier rebates, order backlogs, accrued revenues, monthly gross profit adjustments), including SOX compliance evidence; balance sheet reconciliation; improved loyalty reporting
- Lilium (aerospace) – Interim Senior Accountant (DE): tax line corrections; asset migration from Datev to Infor LN for two companies, including data quality improvements; automated processing of interim asset investments and asset additions; led successful SOX audit for fixed assets leading up to the US IPO
- Brose (automotive) – Interim Head of Controlling (CZ): successful Forecast III; simplified and automated calculations and reporting (hourly rates, temporary workers, monthly reports, scrap and external rework, direct personnel costs); platform change for the monthly board meeting
- LUST Hybrid-Technik (Pankl-SHW Industries, manufacturing) – Interim Finance Controller (DE): monthly and annual financial statements (including inventory valuation, cost accounting), plan vs. actual comparisons, variance analysis, ad hoc reports, forecast preparation, automation
- Gebr. Bode (Schaltbau Group, manufacturing) – Interim Head of Accounting (DE): year-end financial statements without complications; simplified and automated liquidity planning; automated open items report, standardized intercompany reconciliations; implemented and automated the fixed assets report
- Hyva Georg Hydraulik (manufacturing) – Interim Senior Accountant/Finance Manager (DE): simplified and automated VAT returns, Intrastat and other statistical reports; automated fixed assets report; implemented and automated the cost center report/forecast and temporary labor reserves; master data correction
- Beiersdorf (FMCG) – Interim Finance Manager (DE/SK): oversaw transfer of the local finance department in Slovakia to the SSC Hamburg
- Trèves (automotive) – Interim Plant Controller/Head of Finance & Controlling (CZ): identified weaknesses; implemented controlling processes for the procurement process (PR/PO/GR), payroll, energy costs, ICO accounting, cost center reporting
- Hella Slovakia Signal-Lighting (automotive) – Interim Head of Controlling (SK): 10% reduction in receivables open items; automated reporting (capex, cost center, maintenance costs); standardized and automated inventory and receivables write-offs
- Tunap Cosmetics (FMCG) – Interim Finance Manager (DE): reduced DSO by 21 days within four months; balance sheet cleanup (fixed assets, provisions, prepaid expenses); reduced unprocessed invoices in the workflow by EUR 1.2 million during year-end; automated write-offs, controls and reporting
- Hanon Systems Autopal (automotive) – Interim Finance Controller (CZ): identified weaknesses; automated cost center reporting and purchase orders; automated inventory and receivables write-offs
- Drägerwerk (manufacturing) – Interim Finance Controller (CZ): FI/CO management, process audit, investment incentives, accounting accuracy, SAP settings (FI/CO, MM)
- Maxim Chicken (FMCG) – Interim Head of Finance and Controlling (CZ): introduced new gastronomy products leading to increased sales; implemented cash flow forecasting; reduced variable and fixed costs (raw materials, property leasing); successfully passed veterinary audit
- Trelleborg Automotive Czech Republic (automotive) – Interim Plant Controller/Head of Finance (CZ); Carbody Czech Republic (automotive) – Interim Plant Controller/Head of Finance (CZ): corrected accounting; corporate split-off with SAP separation; implemented cash flow forecasting; factoring
- Kantar Media (WPP Group, media) – Interim Finance Manager (CZ): automated US GAAP reporting; reduced fixed costs (supplier contracts, personnel expenses); implemented standard processes; successful SOX audit; production relocation
Christian S.
Last position:
Operation Manager at Xerof
- Working within a Swiss-regulated Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) offering institutional-grade crypto-fiat financial solutions
- Contributed to on-/off-ramp infrastructure enabling clients to convert between cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies
- Supported the rollout of Web3 payments & third-party payment services to streamline crypto operations for businesses
- Engaged with AML/KYC / regulatory compliance to ensure operations met Swiss regulatory standards
- Assisted in product development or deployment for crypto-backed real estate / luxury goods transactions
- Collaborated with institutional and high-net-worth clients to tailor crypto / financial services offerings
- Bridged traditional banking and Web3 by reducing frictions in fiat-crypto transactions
Michael G.
Last position:
Interim Manager at Pixomondo Images GmbH & Co KG
- Provided technical support for tax reporting and reconciliations from IFRS to HGB with focus on IFRS 15 in an international environment
- Prepared missing documentation for annual audits of 2021 and 2022
- Served as single point of contact for tax authorities, tax advisors, and auditors
- Utilized SAP for reporting and design processes
Heiko B.
Last position:
Project Manager at Freelance Project Manager in Finance
- Optimized accounts receivable, especially posting e-commerce incoming payments, in SAGE 100
- Optimized the 'Sales Deduction' process in sales controlling for Kellogg Germany GmbH using Ktie/Excel
- Optimized accounts receivable by managing external service providers and improving processes at Kellogg Germany GmbH using Ktie/Excel
- Optimized the finance and controlling department (especially accounts receivable) at Interflex Datensystem GmbH in INFOR LN
Simon D.
Last position:
National Key Account Manager at Krüger GmbH
- Managing assigned accounts and responsible for worldwide sales of food & OTC products to industrial customers (B2B)
- Introducing a SAP-linked Power BI dashboard to monitor sales metrics
- Product management for the launch of more than ten new products for clients, coordinating with R&D, production, procurement, marketing, etc.
Michael L.
Last position:
Project Manager (Interim) at medi GmbH
- Contract negotiations with Infor
- Implementation of Infor LN Cloud "Finance" in 10 countries in Europe within 6 months
- Implementation (ongoing) of materials management, purchasing and sales in 16 countries worldwide
Eduard S.
Last position:
Quality Assurance at Freelance IT service provider / Diebold Nixdorf
- Quality assurance of Ikea checkout systems
- Close collaboration with business analysts to clarify requirements
- Creating test cases for manual execution
- Adjusting the checkout configuration for specific test scenarios
- Identifying and documenting software defects
- International coordination to maintain consistent testing standards
- Technologies used: Jira, Xray, SoapUI, RDP, Windows, Microsoft SQL
Jens W.
Last position:
Startup Coach at JW Unternehmensberatung
- Supported and guided several startup companies in the online services area
- Created business plans and required documents for company organization and marketing activities to obtain public funding
- Reviewed business models for plausibility, validity, marketability, and viability
Discover over 15,000 top freelancers
Statistics of experts using Infor LN
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years
Position duration
1.9 years
Positions per freelancer
17
Top business areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Finance
Top industries
Manufacturing, Information Technology, Energy
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Accounting
Bachelor's degree or higher
77%
Master's degree or higher
38%
Doctorate
8%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
94%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using Infor LN
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Infor LN experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (94%)
- Information Technology (72%)
- Energy (56%)
- Food and Beverage (56%)
- Professional Services (56%)
- Retail (56%)
- Automotive (50%)
- Banking and Finance (50%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
ERP for complex manufacturing
Infor LN is an enterprise resource planning system for manufacturers with complex products, projects and supply chains. It supports make-to-order, engineer-to-order, configure-to-order and service-led operations. Companies use it to connect planning, procurement, production, warehousing, sales, finance and after-sales work in one business process.
Manufacturing capabilities
Infor LN covers detailed production planning, shop-floor control, project accounting, quality management and product data. It is suited to industrial equipment, aerospace and defence, automotive suppliers, high-tech manufacturing and other environments where orders, components and operations must remain traceable.
- Production and resource planning
- Project-based manufacturing and costing
- Warehouse, procurement and logistics processes
- Service, maintenance and warranty workflows
Ecosystem and integration
Strong professionals understand the wider Infor ecosystem as well as the core ERP. They may work with Infor OS, ION, enterprise integration patterns, APIs, middleware and reporting tools. Relevant adjacent knowledge can include databases, business intelligence, EDI, product lifecycle management and connections to shop-floor or warehouse systems.
When freelance expertise helps
Companies often bring in freelance specialists during an LN implementation, rollout, upgrade, migration or process redesign. External expertise is also useful when internal teams need support with difficult production models, data quality, integration backlogs or a temporary gap in functional and technical capacity.
- Map operational processes to LN functionality
- Configure modules, workflows and authorisations
- Prepare migration, testing and user acceptance
- Stabilise integrations and post-go-live operations
What strong professionals deliver
Experienced Infor LN professionals translate manufacturing requirements into maintainable ERP processes. They document decisions, challenge unnecessary customisation and protect data integrity across planning, execution and finance. They can communicate with production teams, business owners, IT specialists and external vendors without losing sight of operational priorities.
Collaboration in Germany
German manufacturing organisations may need professionals who can work with local stakeholders, distributed delivery teams and established compliance or reporting processes. Remote collaboration can work well for analysis, configuration, documentation and testing, while site visits may help with shop-floor discovery, cutover and operational validation. Clear German and English communication is valuable when teams and suppliers are international.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about Infor LN, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
Infor LN is used to manage complex manufacturing and project-based operations. It connects planning, production, procurement, warehousing, service, sales and financial processes, especially where products, orders and resources require detailed control.
Infor LN is particularly focused on complex discrete manufacturing, engineer-to-order work and project-driven production. Compared with broader ERP alternatives, its value often lies in detailed manufacturing processes, while the right choice depends on industry requirements, existing integrations and the organisation’s operating model.
A strong Infor LN specialist may also understand Infor OS, ION, integration design, databases, reporting, EDI and data migration. Functional knowledge of production, supply chain, finance or service is just as important as technical configuration skills for many projects.
The required background depends on the project scope and the modules involved. A configuration task may need a focused functional specialist, while an implementation or migration benefits from someone who has handled process design, integrations, testing, cutover and stakeholder alignment across the full LN landscape.
Much of an Infor LN engagement can be delivered remotely, including workshops, configuration, documentation, development and testing. On-site work can still be useful for observing production processes, validating warehouse flows or supporting cutover, particularly when teams in Germany need close operational coordination.
Ask for examples that match your manufacturing model, such as project-based production, service operations or complex supply planning. A capable Infor LN freelancer should explain configuration choices clearly, distinguish standard functionality from customisation, and show how testing, documentation and knowledge transfer will be handled.
Infor LN was formerly known as Baan and is also referred to as Infor ERP LN. These names can appear in project documentation, legacy environments and specialist profiles, so companies should clarify the exact product release, modules and custom extensions involved.
Before starting with Infor LN, freelancers should clarify the client’s modules, integrations, customisations, data situation and project phase. They should also confirm access to relevant environments, decision-making contacts, documentation and the expected balance between functional analysis, configuration and technical delivery.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Infor LN in their recent projects is 113 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 907 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Infor LN in their recent projects, 77% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 38% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Infor LN in their recent projects have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Infor LN in their recent projects are German (100%), English (94%), and Spanish (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Infor LN in their recent projects are Manufacturing (94%), Information Technology (72%), and Energy (56%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Infor LN in their recent projects are Project Management (94%), Information Technology (89%), and Finance (67%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Infor LN
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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