D365 Finance Consultant at Arineo: No two days are alike

Those who think of accounting often picture established processes and clear routines. Gerlinde’s workday is quite different. As a Senior Consultant for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance at Arineo, she works at the intersection of customer, specialist department, and development – with a passion that continues to inspire her. Although she has long reached retirement age, she remains loyal to Arineo. The reason, she says, is quite simple: “As long as it’s fun.”

The Bridge Between Client and Development

Gerlinde describes her role as a link between two worlds: she understands client requirements, translates them into technical and specialist requirements, and then supports the implementation with developers.

"You have to understand what the client needs and pass that information on to development in a way they can work with,"

she explains. Only then does the reverse process come into play: jointly reviewing the solution and handing it over to the client in an understandable manner.

This is not just about technology, but also about specialist context. For Gerlinde, Finance is the area that “holds everything together.” It’s about processes, accounting, general ledger accounts, and correctly mapping legal and specialist requirements within the system.

No two days are alike

Gerlinde doesn’t really have a typical workday. Some topics can be planned, others come up ad hoc and need to be addressed quickly. The variety is what makes it appealing: sometimes an end-user question, sometimes a problem during testing, sometimes an urgent issue around reports or new Microsoft functionality. “Every day brings a little surprise about which topics arise,” she says. That’s what keeps the job alive for her.

Gerlinde finds new projects particularly exciting, especially because you don’t know how the client works and how the collaboration will initially develop. For her, this openness at the start is part of the role’s appeal.

“You wouldn’t believe it, but every project is completely different,” she says. Therefore, in her view, nothing can be easily transferred from one project to the next.

Communication is crucial

In her role, specialist knowledge is important, but not everything. For Gerlinde, a lot depends on whether you can really connect with each other. If clients are under pressure or don’t have time for an extensive discussion, a quick explanation won’t help. Other approaches are needed: documentation, short videos, or a dedicated meeting with space for the topic. “The most important thing is that you make sure the client can listen to you,” she says. This flexibility is something she considers self-evident in her job.

Communication remains central when working with development. If clients and developers have different ideas, she works with the team to find the best way to achieve the goal. What’s important to her is that the solution ultimately works and is truly meaningful for the customer.

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Becoming better together

What Gerlinde particularly appreciates about Arineo is the respectful collaboration: listening, being taken seriously, and being able to address important topics openly. “We are really strong in working together, and everyone helps each other,” she says, describing the collaboration. Knowledge is shared, and new colleagues are welcomed and supported openly. This shapes Arineo’s culture for her.

In addition to client work, another aspect has become particularly important for Gerlinde: passing on knowledge to younger colleagues. For her, there’s something special about seeing others grow and gain confidence. She is especially proud when former junior colleagues now independently appear with clients. “That’s my highlight,” she says – a sign that working together has an impact.

Who is this role right for?

At Arineo, D365 Finance Consultants find an environment where specialist depth, client understanding, and autonomy come together. Those who think about projects, prepare decisions, and maintain an overview even in complex situations can achieve a lot here.

Going it alone is not what’s valued; rather, the ambition to develop good solutions together and take responsibility for the result is important.

Working because it’s fun

You can tell that Gerlinde loves her job. Even after reaching retirement age, she remains loyal to Arineo – not out of a sense of duty, but out of conviction.

The reason is simple: “As long as it’s fun.”