Microsoft Dynamics NAV Experts in Austria
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Austria, who have recently used Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Gudrun G.
Last position:
Central Procurement, Paper Industry at Anonymous
- EUDR/EUTR system adaptation
- Training
- Process optimization / central procurement
- Framework agreements
Anton L.
Last position:
Self-employed at Controlling Lab eU
Business intelligence and digitization projects
Controlling as a Service
Financial accounting and payroll
Interim management
Business Intelligence Competence Team (2025) at a food retail company (EUR 21bn revenue, 52k employees): project work at the interface between the finance department and the IT service provider; various implementation projects in reporting and business intelligence
Consulting services (2025) for a biotech startup (EUR 5m revenue, 25 employees): optimizing and automating accounting and controlling processes; introduction of a central data warehouse system for planning and reporting
Consulting services (2025) in the broadcasting and telecommunications industry (EUR 130m revenue, 200 employees): analysis and troubleshooting of financial processes in the BSS system (customer management and billing system)
Consulting services (2024) in the broadcasting and telecommunications industry (EUR 130m revenue, 200 employees): transfer and implementation of cost accounting into a new database system
Patrick W.
Last position:
NAV Consultant/Developer at AMEOS Gruppe
- Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2017
- L2, L3 Support
- Migration/Update preparation of NAV 2017 to BC 25
- Individual programming
Hannes G.
Last position:
Interim Manager Controlling at Lindab GmbH
10/2025 – 03/2026 Lindab GmbH, Feldkirchen (GER) Interim Manager Controlling/Project Manager  Project manager for implementations at Raab Lüftungstechnik GmbH:
- Implementation of Power BI as a reporting tool
- Design and implementation of a standardized inventory process
- Adjustment of contribution margin accounting in Microsoft Navision 2009
- Implementation of automated interfaces between the payroll program and Power BI
- Implementation of an interface between winKlimax and Navision 2009
- Setup of a new cost accounting (CM, cost centers)
- Introduction of supply chain controlling (stock levels, lead times, production KPIs)
Norbert G.
Last position:
Interim CFO / CEO at Unternehmensberatung Geroldinger GmbH
- Taking on interim CFO mandates as well as strategic finance projects in medium-sized companies and corporate groups
- Leading the entire finance function (accounting, controlling)
- Responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, including group structures
- Identifying and implementing EBIT and cash flow improvements
- Restructuring finance organizations and processes
- Acting as direct interface with banks, auditors, tax advisors and authorities
- Stabilizing the consolidated financial statements for a medical technology group (publicly traded, >€100 million revenue, international)
- Shortening closing cycles and eliminating structural weaknesses in the finance area
- Reorganizing the accounting and reporting structure as well as implementing new ERP and accounting solutions for a passenger transport group (DACH, >€500 million revenue, 1,800 employees)
- Leading and realigning large finance teams
- Developing a structured controlling system and introducing new financial processes and ERP setups in commodity trading with R&D (Vienna, >€100 million revenue, 3 foreign subsidiaries)
- Ensuring transparency on profitability and liquidity position
- Managing the accounting department, preparing for integration into an international group and professionalizing closing and reporting processes in sporting goods retail (Innviertel, >€25 million revenue)
Mateo H.
Last position:
SAP Userline, Request and Authorization Management at EBCONT
- User management and assignment of authorizations in SAP systems and connected systems
- Handling user requests via the ticket system
- Support in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and involvement in designing business roles
- Actively supporting customers with incidents and requests related to SAP authorizations
- Data preparation for audits and reviews
- Interface between customers, business units, developers and test management
Robert P.
Last position:
Editorial Lead, Falstaff International Online at Falstaff Verlag
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Statistics of experts using Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
3.6 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Information Technology, Finance, Operations
Top industries
Chemical, Food and Beverage, Healthcare
Certification focus areas
Accounting, Finance, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
86%
Master's degree or higher
71%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, Italian
Speak two or more languages
100%
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 Austria 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 Austria using Microsoft Dynamics NAV
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.
Microsoft Dynamics NAV experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Chemical (57%)
- Food and Beverage (57%)
- Healthcare (57%)
- Professional Services (57%)
- Information Technology (43%)
- Manufacturing (43%)
- Media and Entertainment (43%)
- Advertising (29%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
ERP foundation
Microsoft Dynamics NAV is an enterprise resource planning system for managing finance, sales, purchasing, inventory, supply chain and operations in one environment. It is widely known as NAV and was previously called Navision. Companies use it to connect commercial processes with reliable financial and operational data.
Business processes
NAV supports configurable workflows for general ledger, accounts payable, receivable, order management, warehouse operations and production planning. Strong implementations reflect the company’s approval rules, dimensions, item structures, locations and reporting needs rather than forcing every process into a standard template.
Ecosystem and tools
Experts work across the classic C/AL development environment, the NAV application structure, SQL Server and reporting tools. They may also connect NAV with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Power BI, warehouse systems, web shops, banking services and custom applications. Understanding extensions, data migration and integration interfaces is essential for maintainable work.
When expertise matters
- Replacing spreadsheets or disconnected legacy systems
- Improving purchasing, inventory or warehouse processes
- Preparing a NAV upgrade, migration or cleanup
- Connecting NAV with e-commerce, logistics or finance tools
- Resolving posting, performance or reporting problems
Freelance specialists are useful when internal teams need focused capacity for a rollout, process redesign, integration or urgent production issue. In Austria, collaboration may be remote, on-site or hybrid, with German communication often relevant for business users and process owners.
Strong professional profile
A capable NAV professional combines functional knowledge with technical delivery. They can trace transactions from setup through posting, explain the effect of dimensions and item costing, and document decisions clearly. They also know when standard configuration is safer than custom code and how to protect data during migrations.
Selecting the right specialist
Look for evidence of work on a comparable NAV version, industry process and integration landscape. Ask how the specialist approaches requirements, testing, permissions, data quality and user training. For Austrian projects, confirm availability for stakeholder workshops, language expectations and the practical balance between remote delivery and on-site collaboration.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about Microsoft Dynamics NAV, in one place.
Microsoft Dynamics NAV is an ERP system for finance, sales, purchasing, inventory, warehousing, supply chain and manufacturing processes. Companies use it to centralize transactions, automate routine work and produce consistent operational reports.
NAV is the earlier, typically on-premises product line that preceded Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Business Central continues many NAV concepts in a newer cloud and application model, but an upgrade requires careful review of customizations, integrations, data and business processes.
A strong Microsoft Dynamics NAV specialist may also work with SQL Server, C/AL, AL, reporting, Power BI, Excel, APIs and data migration. Functional knowledge of accounting, inventory, warehousing or manufacturing is equally important for projects that change business processes.
Microsoft Dynamics NAV work can range from a focused report or integration to a broad implementation or migration. The right level of experience depends on the scope, version, customization depth, number of entities and risk of the affected financial or operational processes.
Yes, Microsoft Dynamics NAV projects can often be delivered remotely through structured workshops, secure access, documentation and regular testing sessions. On-site time may still help with warehouse observations, user training or complex process decisions, while German communication can matter for local stakeholders.
Ask a Microsoft Dynamics NAV freelancer to describe comparable implementations, the versions and modules involved, and how they handle testing, permissions, data migration and rollback plans. Request clear deliverables and references to practical outcomes rather than relying only on product terminology.
Good NAV customization follows the application’s data model, keeps business rules understandable and avoids changing standard behavior without a clear reason. It includes documentation, controlled deployment, appropriate testing and a plan for future upgrades or integrations.
Navision, later known as Microsoft Dynamics NAV, remains important because many companies depend on established installations and tailored processes. Freelancers support these environments through troubleshooting, optimization, integration, modernization and carefully planned transitions to newer Microsoft solutions.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used Microsoft Dynamics NAV in their recent projects is 118 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 946 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used Microsoft Dynamics NAV in their recent projects, 86% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 71% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used Microsoft Dynamics NAV in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used Microsoft Dynamics NAV in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Italian (43%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used Microsoft Dynamics NAV in their recent projects are Chemical (57%), Food and Beverage (57%), and Healthcare (57%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used Microsoft Dynamics NAV in their recent projects are Information Technology (86%), Finance (71%), and Operations (71%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Microsoft Dynamics NAV
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.
Countries:
- Germany
- Austria
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