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About the role
BI delivery
A BI Consultant turns scattered data into reports people can trust. Typical work includes KPI design, dashboard setup, data model review, and report logic that matches how the business really works. Strong consultants focus on clear definitions, stable data flows, and outputs that teams can use without extra explanation.
- Define reporting needs with business and IT stakeholders
- Build or refine dashboards and self-service reports
- Design dimensional models, metrics, and filters
- Validate data quality and reconcile sources
- Document logic, assumptions, and report ownership
Core skills
Good BI consultants combine business thinking with technical depth. They know how to work with SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, Looker, or SAP Analytics Cloud, and they understand data warehousing, ETL, and semantic models. Many projects also need a solid grasp of Excel, DAX, Power Query, or Python for analysis and data preparation.
- Business analysis and stakeholder workshops
- Data modeling and reporting architecture
- Query writing and performance tuning
- Visual design that makes trends easy to read
- Testing, validation, and rollout support
When companies hire
Companies bring in a BI Consultant when reports are inconsistent, manual, or too slow to maintain. That often happens during ERP rollouts, data warehouse changes, mergers, or when leadership wants one source of truth across departments. In Germany, manufacturers, industrial groups, retail companies, and mid-sized firms often need this help when local teams must align with central reporting standards.
What strong consultants do
A strong BI consultant does not just build charts. They ask where the numbers come from, who owns them, and how the report will be used. They spot weak data definitions early, keep dashboards simple, and hand over solutions that internal teams can maintain.
- They translate business questions into report logic
- They challenge unclear KPI definitions
- They document source-to-report traceability
- They balance speed, accuracy, and usability
- They work well with analysts, controllers, and developers
Freelancer fit
Freelance BI consultants are a good fit for projects with a clear scope, a specific tool stack, or a short internal gap. They can support ongoing reporting work, rescue delayed dashboard projects, or help during peak demand without adding permanent headcount. Remote work is common, but on-site sessions in Germany can help with workshops, requirement gathering, and stakeholder alignment.
Adjacent roles
People sometimes search for a BI Developer, Analytics Consultant, or Data Analyst when they really need a BI Consultant. The difference is in the mix: BI consulting combines reporting design, business alignment, and implementation guidance. That makes it useful when one person needs to bridge management, finance, operations, and the data team.
Meet FRATCH BI Consultants
Nisanthan Sivarajah
BI Consultant
Last position:
Business Intelligence Consultant (freelance) at NBIC – Nisanthan BI Consulting
Advising companies on building, migrating and optimising BI and reporting landscapes (Power BI, SQL, Python, ETL)
5 client engagements in real estate and finance since 05/2025: taking over and stabilising existing reporting, automating recurring standard and management reports, building cash-flow models
Proposal and feasibility assessments for BI and reporting projects
Using AI-assisted development (Claude Code) to accelerate automation, tooling and web/app development
Custom ERP system
Problem: A client's core processes ran on scattered, siloed Excel files with no central data storage – error-prone, hard to scale and impossible to analyse end-to-end.
Approach: Captured the business processes and requirements, modelled the data and developed iteratively together with the business team.
Implementation: Built a tailored, web-based ERP system with a central database, role-based modules and automated reporting – delivered using AI-assisted development in Claude Code.
Timesheet app
Starting point: Time tracking based on an overgrown, macro-heavy Excel template – maintenance-intensive, single-user and error-prone.
Implementation: Migrated all functionality and VBA macros into a standalone web app with central data storage, multi-user support and automated reporting.
Cash-flow modelling
Starting point: The existing cash-flow model covered standing investments only; project developments were missing from steering.
Implementation: Built and extended the CF model to include project-development cash flows.
Optimisation: Reviewed and optimised existing CF models and expanded the KPI outputs for reporting and steering.
Anshita Srivastava
Data & Analytics Professional
Last position:
Business Intelligence Developer and Data Analyst at Deloitte Consulting
Specialize in turning complex data from diverse environments into actionable business value through compelling visual storytelling. I am an expert in generating actionable insights and presenting recommendations to business stakeholders. My technical proficiency in SQL, Python, and leading data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI allows me to deliver a new generation of self-service tools and analytics services.
- Data Visualization & Storytelling: Created impactful data visualizations and dashboards in Tableau and Power BI, effectively communicating findings and presenting actionable recommendations to C-suite stakeholders and business leaders.
- Stakeholder Management: Built effective working relationships with key business stakeholders, data engineers, and other partners to achieve common data-driven goals and targets.
- Insights & Recommendations: Generated actionable insights from complex data analysis for funnel conversion, marketing performance, and ROI, directly influencing business performance and strategy.
- Data Collaboration & Empowerment: Worked closely with cross-functional teams to support the ongoing data needs of internal partners, helping to optimize internal data processes and workflows.
- BI & Data Expertise: Applied extensive experience in data modeling, data collection, data mining, and analysis to deliver end-to-end analytical solutions from stakeholder discovery to production.
Beshr Alnirabieh
Data & Business Analyst | Business Intelligence | AI & Automation
Last position:
System Administrator – HealthCare IT & Data Infrastructure at Cellitinnen Hospital Association
- Integration of medical modalities (including ultrasound) into the existing IT infrastructure (DICOM, HL7) – put into operation within the planned timeframe.
- Administration and optimization of PACS systems for efficient archiving and distribution of radiology image data across multiple locations.
- Ensuring consistent data quality and seamless interoperability in data exchange between HIS, RIS, and PACS.
- Close collaboration with medical staff to analyze and digitally optimize clinical workflows.
- Requirements management and test coordination when implementing clinical requirements in complex IT structures.
Andreas Flegel
CRM Consultant, BI Expert, Project Manager, Coach
Last position:
CRM Consultant, BI Expert, Project Manager, Coach at start-up / dermatology and wellness products
- Analyze business situation: stagnation of sales, small recurring customer rate, huge number of visitors but little conversion rate, average order value does not increase, no customer segmentation or targeting, performance marketing approach fails to acquire the right customer
- Advise on sales and marketing strategies and improve operations; agile coach advice with key business strategy using Scrum and Kanban
- Acquire key requirements and derive user stories for e-shop product owner development and customer data analysis
- Develop comprehensive 360 degree customer data model using Shopify and Amazon; implement data feeds from more than 10 systems (Klaviyo, Typeform)
- Develop meaningful ad-hoc data analysis detailing aspects of Triple Whale customer behavior using standard e-commerce KPIs such as AOV, Google Analytics, churn, conversion and abandoned checkout rates, ROAS, CPA, CPC; tools: SQL, Power Query
- Derive clear and data-driven customer segmentation and targeting; ETL processes and Power BI
- Introduce and feed new content agency with customer insights using GraphQL and Postman; improve messages, frequency, and targeted audience; Microsoft Planner
- Provide crystal clear data proof to steer new performance marketing approach
- Develop standard business operations reporting
Matthias Wähler
Freelance Consultant Business Intelligence
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
Minal Borse
Business Intelligence Specialist
Last position:
Business Intelligence Specialist at Coster Special Technologies S.p.A.
- Designed and developed interactive SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) dashboards and reports for Finance, Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, HR, and Manufacturing, covering KPIs such as Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Fixed Costs, Headcount, Personnel Expenses, Stock Analysis, OTIF, Production Volume, BOM, Spend, and Compliance to Schedule.
- Built and optimized end-to-end ABAP CDS data models (Basic, Composite, and Consumption Views) using the VDM approach, integrating data from key SAP S/4HANA tables. Strong expertise in ABAP CDS, SQL, SAP data modeling,
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define KPI logic, standardized user story templates, resolved BI requests through JIRA, improved reporting performance, and delivered scalable, secure, and business-focused analytics solutions that enhanced decision-making and operational efficiency.
- Trained business stakeholders across various countries on SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) dashboard usage and developed comprehensive training manuals to promote user adoption and enable self-service analytics.
Benedikt Ruske
Experienced Data & Business Analyst with a focus on Power BI and Business Intelligence
Last position:
Power BI developer at Mechanical Engineering (SME 500 emp.)
- KPI dashboards for inventory and goods received quality control & testing ETL, dataset, dataflows and report development, complex DAX solutions
Data sources: Dataverse, RDB, Excel
Tools: ETL, data modeling, data flows, Power Query, M, Power BI, complex DAX
- Capacity: 25%
Burak Güzel
Jedox Developer
Last position:
BI Consultant TM1 at Accantec GmbH
Project description: Design and step-by-step implementation of a central, multidimensional controlling platform based on IBM Planning Analytics to optimize and automate internal company planning and reporting.
Business & technical consulting: Analyzed the provided operational base data and proactively advised the controlling team on cube design best practices and optimal dimension structures.
Data integration & ETL: Designed and developed robust TurboIntegrator processes for automated data loading, transformation, and dimension maintenance.
Logic & business implementation: Implemented complex business logic and calculations with high performance using TM1 business rules (including efficient skipping/feeding).
Development of a Python HTTPS server to integrate an input widget in IBM PAW, enabling direct data write-back to TM1 cubes via the TM1 REST API.
Reporting & analytics: Created dynamic, user-friendly reports and dashboards for management and specialist departments.
Christopher Eshemokhai
Senior Oracle DBA and WebLogic Administrator, Oracle Business Intelligence for Applications
Last position:
Senior Oracle DBA and WebLogic Administrator, Oracle Business Intelligence for Applications
- Oracle databases 11g, 12c and 19c RAC
- Installation, configuration and deployment of Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g & 12c (WebLogic, SOA, Oracle Forms and Report Server, etc., OBIA)
- Administration of Oracle 11g, 12c, RAC and 19c
- Applying patches
- Installation, configuration and deployment of Tomcat
- Oracle tuning
- The system includes several production, QA, test & development Oracle databases and WebLogic application servers 11g & 12c
Joern Thieme
Managing Partner
Last position:
Senior Software Developer | Database Expert | Business Intelligence | 24+ years of project experience at HannoMax GmbH
Are you looking for more than just a developer, but a partner who understands business processes and develops sustainable solutions? Then I am the right person for you.
For more than 24 years, I have been helping companies develop software solutions, use data intelligently, and make business processes more efficient. I combine solid technical expertise with a deep understanding of business operations and economic relationships.
My focus is on developing custom software and database solutions as well as integrating existing systems. I have implemented numerous projects in which CRM, ERP, webshop, logistics, and other business systems were connected with each other. The result is automated processes, less manual work, and higher data quality.
I also develop business intelligence and data warehouse solutions as well as management reports that give decision-makers a reliable data basis at any time.
I get up to speed quickly in existing systems and also find practical, cost-effective solutions for complex requirements. I always keep the overall system in view - not just individual lines of code.
My services at a glance:
- Custom software development
- Database development and performance optimization
- Business Intelligence & Data Warehouse
- Management reporting and dashboards
- ERP, CRM, webshop, and logistics integration
- Interface development and process automation
- Analysis and optimization of business processes
- Technical consulting and solution architecture My clients value my structured way of working, my quick grasp of things, and my high standards of quality. I think like an entrepreneur, communicate on equal footing, and develop solutions that work well in the long run.
My goal is simple: simplify processes, make data usable, and help companies become more successful with well-thought-out software solutions.
Olga Methner
External IT Consultant BI And DWH
Last position:
Telefónica Deutschland Holding AG
- Implemented the BI solution and replaced the old BI landscape
- Led the “Sales Bonus Plan” subproject: expanded the existing solution and migrated to Azure (Databricks)
- Led the “Cognos Migration” subproject: expanded existing data warehouses based on MS technologies (source systems: Oracle), analyzed business requirements and designed the technical solution
- Expanded the relational DWH database
- Developed ETL processes using SSIS
- Developed the multidimensional database (OLAP Cubes/SSAS)
Philipp Gies
BI Consultant
Last position:
BI Consultant at accantec information solutions AG
Energy Management (2023-08-01 – present):
Designing a planning solution to improve energy efficiency
Creating a concept for an energy management system
Planning a measures planning component to gradually reduce energy consumption
Evaluating planned measures by assessing opportunities, risks, and effectiveness for integration into planning
Defining requirements for a data model to compare planned vs actual data in the dashboard
Consulting (2023-05-01 – present):
Expanding accantec PerCon permission management to IBM Planning Analytics
Analyzing permission requirements and aligning with IBM Cognos Analytics and Tableau
Extending accantec PerCon with IBM Planning Analytics via REST API
Printing (2023-04-01 – present):
Supporting the rollout of a data warehouse solution with IBM Cognos Analytics 11
Assisting in the introduction of a reporting system based on a standard data warehouse
Supporting report developers and creating custom controls to optimize the user interface
Healthcare (2020-08-01 – 2023-03-31):
Optimizing, extending, and operating a long-standing BI planning landscape
Upgrading the Jedox solution from version 2019.1 to 2022.2
Optimizing ETL processes and reports, and implementing automated ETL
Connecting various accounting and management systems
Writing back completed plans to source systems and implementing complex allocation logic
Building and maintaining dimensions and hierarchies (company structure, P&L)
Developing planning scenarios for FP&A and creating budget monitoring reports
Designing and implementing new OLAP cubes and reporting
Conducting user trainings based on customer requirements
Industrial sector (2020-04-01 – 2020-12-31):
Migrating and optimizing an existing Jedox solution
Merging reporting and planning systems in Jedox
Building a central group reporting with plan vs actual comparison for FP&A
Optimizing metric calculations, existing reports, and creating new reports
Producing forecast reports, managing permissions, and training users in an international setting
Finance (2020-05-01 – 2023-03-31):
Enhancing and operating an existing Jedox solution
Designing and developing new OLAP cubes for controlling
Building hierarchies in dimensions (e.g., P&L) and updating the Jedox system in a Linux environment
Conducting user trainings for report creation
Trade fair (2020-06-01 – 2023-03-31):
Designing and developing a BI planning solution in Jedox with a data warehouse setup
Creating ETL processes to load dimensions and OLAP cubes
Building reports, planning input forms, and implementing business logic (P&L, allocation logic)
Implementing planning and analysis reports, as well as a security concept in Jedox
Industrial sector (2021-03-01 – 2023-03-31):
Migrating and optimizing an existing Jedox solution
Upgrading the Jedox solution and migrating ETL processes from Pentaho Kettle to Jedox Integrator
Optimizing SQL queries, analyzing the system, removing redundancies, and developing new ETL processes
Reviewing and adjusting existing reports
Staffing services (2022-07-01 – 2022-10-31):
Migrating a Jedox solution from version 5 to 2022.2
Performing a system update with configuration adjustments and performance issue analysis
Optimizing the OLAP database by streamlining dimensions and removing unused cubes/data
Finance (2021-10-01 – 2022-02-28):
Creating OLAP cubes in Microsoft SSAS
Building dimensions and hierarchies, and calculating metrics with MDX
Supporting users with Power BI requests
Shahram Djafari
IT Project Manager, Data Analyst & Consultant
Last position:
IT Project Manager & Consultant (Concept and implementation of EU regulations) at Witt Group / Otto Group
- Planning, steering, and monitoring the Corporate Responsibility Tech Enablement project for IT
- Concept and implementation of the EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation)
- Concept and implementation of the Eco-Design Regulation
- Continued support of projects within the Corporate Responsibility strategy
- Definition and review of guidelines (e.g. governance, success metrics) and, if needed, analysis of issues and their solutions
- Overall project management, marketing, communication, and quality assurance for the projects
- Creation of the project plan including timeline/roadmap, budget, and resources
- Ensuring compliance with budget and deadlines
- Defining guidelines for project control, methods, and priorities
- Planning and tracking resources and effort, also together with other IT teams
- Evaluation of projects and preparation of results (reporting to management)
- Identification and reduction of risks
- Regular communication with stakeholders
- Steering internal and external stakeholders and service providers (Jira, Confluence, backlog management, task tracking, SharePoint, MS 365 platform etc.)
- Development of standards and process automation
Label: Azure Cloud, Jira, Confluence, Power BI, SAP BW, AWS, Miro, Bee360, Draw.io, SharePoint, MS 365 platform, Trello etc.
Alyosh Agarwal
Business Intelligence Consultant
Last position:
Business Intelligence Consultant at Large Private Equity Group
- Business intelligence and KPI specification and playbook for 35 European companies.
Matthias Krause
Data Analyst/BI Expert
Last position:
Data Analyst/BI Expert at GTK Kröger Steuerberater PartGmbB
- Data management & analysis of data from leading e-commerce companies
- Requirement gathering
- Visualization (reports and dashboards) of accounting and business data
- Digitalization and automation of accounting and tax processes
- Data modelling and analysis
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BI Consultants statistics
Typical experience
20 years
Average project duration
3.5 years
Certifications per freelancer
2
Top business areas
Business Intelligence, Information Technology, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing
Most common languages
German, English, French
Bachelor's degree or higher
87%
Master's degree or higher
45%
Doctorate
3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Questions in mind? Get key insights about FRATCH
A BI Consultant defines reporting needs, shapes KPI logic, and helps turn data sources into reliable dashboards and reports. The work often includes data model review, semantic layer design, validation, and support during rollout. On many projects, the consultant also helps teams agree on one version of the truth.
It depends on the stack, but SQL is a core skill in most cases. Many BI consultants also work with Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, Looker, SAP Analytics Cloud, DAX, Power Query, and common warehouse tools. The best fit is someone who understands both the tool and the reporting problem behind it.
A BI Consultant usually focuses more on business requirements, KPI design, and stakeholder alignment, while a BI Developer leans more into implementation and technical build. In real projects, the roles can overlap. If the work includes workshops, report logic, and decision support, consulting skills matter a lot.
Freelance BI support makes sense when the need is tied to a project, a tool rollout, or a temporary gap in the team. It is also useful when the internal team needs extra hands for reporting redesign or data cleanup. Companies often choose a freelancer when speed and targeted expertise matter more than long-term headcount.
Yes, most BI Consultants can work remotely for German companies, especially for report development, data modeling, and analysis. On-site time can still help at the start of a project, especially for requirement workshops and stakeholder interviews. For many teams, a mixed setup works best.
BI consulting is common in manufacturing, retail, finance, logistics, healthcare, and SaaS. These companies usually deal with many data sources and need reporting that different teams can trust. In Germany, mid-sized industrial firms often look for help when they standardize dashboards across plants or business units.
Look for clear thinking, not just tool knowledge. A strong BI Consultant asks good questions, explains metric logic in plain words, and shows how reports connect to the source data. Good signs are clean documentation, practical dashboard design, and a working style that reduces back-and-forth.
Most clients want someone who can handle both analysis and implementation without heavy supervision. That means you should be comfortable with workshops, data validation, and direct communication with business users and technical teams. If you can turn vague reporting needs into a stable solution, you will be in demand.
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