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William N.
Last position:
Power BI Solutions Architect/Engineer & AI Consultant at AVERDUNG GmbH
- Redesign of the company's BI infrastructure: replacement of a fragmented landscape of manually maintained Excel solutions and CSV imports with a centralized Power BI environment featuring a unified data model as the company-wide single source of truth
- Consolidation of previously isolated reporting logic into a central semantic model – eliminating redundant files, manual data transfers, and inconsistent metrics between departments
- Forecasting & planning: Design and implementation of company-wide liquidity planning in Power BI – from business logic to a fully automated, data-source-driven planning model replacing the previous manual Excel process; enables rolling forecasts and continuously up-to-date cash flow transparency for management
- Optimization of existing Power BI dashboards in terms of performance, structure, and analytical value using an AI-native approach
- Analysis and improvement of the data model, including data quality analyses, data cleansing, and consistent modeling using star schema, DAX, and Power Query
- Incident & anomaly analysis: Identification, investigation, and explanation of data anomalies, including root-cause analysis and concrete recommendations for action
- AI solution architecture: Connecting Business Central and Power BI to LangDock via MCP (Model Context Protocol) for AI-supported data usage
- Creation of a historical data layer as a basis for trend and time-series analyses
- AI-supported automation: Design and development of AI skills, agents, loops, and processes for the automated analysis and interpretation of reports
- Automated reporting workflow: Setup of scheduled, automated email distribution of AI-generated analyses and recommendations to stakeholders
- Gathering and documentation of business requirements and coordination with business departments and IT as part of requirements engineering / product owner activities
- Breaking down overall requirements into clearly defined work packages and tasks
- Definition, prioritization, and management of milestones throughout the entire project lifecycle
Tools: POWER BI, M365, Copilot Studio, MIRO, Microsoft Business Central, Microsoft Fabric, Claude AI, ChatGPT, LangDock, MS VS Code
Hannes K.
Last position:
Business Analyst, Scrum Master, Electronic Legal Communication / Agile Coach at Bundesrechenzentrum GmbH (Bundesministerium für Justiz)
- Backlog Management
- Scrum Master
- PO for the Ministry of Justice
- Optimizing Agile Processes
- Classic Business Analysis, User Stories and Testing
- Operational Topics like Nagios Monitoring and Incident Handling
Tools:
- Jira / Confluence
- SQL Developer
- Elastic / Kibana
- Visual Studio Code
Marco S.
Last position:
Business Analyst, Data Warehouse Developer at NRW.Bank
Business analysis for risk controlling.
Development of a data warehouse based on MS SQL Server with data from the FIS Cross-Asset Trading and Risk Platform (formerly Front Arena).
Implementation of ETL and transformation logic with T-SQL and Python (Jinja2 template engine).
Modeling and automation of data structures using Data Vault.
Development of reporting and analysis reports with Microsoft Power BI, including user training and onboarding.
Kathrin S.
Last position:
Requirements Engineer at Governikus GmbH & Co. KG
- Impact: Structured requirements analysis and quality assurance as a foundation for the further development of a software solution.
- Analysis, documentation, and coordination of requirements. Conducting stakeholder analyses, interviews, and workshops to gather and validate requirements. Conducting requirements reviews and working closely with business departments and development teams.
Techniques & Tools: Requirements Engineering, Stakeholder Management, Workshop Facilitation, System Context Modeling, Requirements Reviews, Quality Scenarios, Miro, Jira, Confluence
Immo M.
Last position:
Interim Manager/Management Consultant at Austrian regional energy supplier
Further development of the data analytics system landscape based on MS Power BI
- Concept and development of ETL processes, primary data source SAP IS/U incl. extraction via Theobald extractors to Azure Synapse, support with SAP S/4 conversion
- Support in the concept and development of data models in Azure Synapse Analytics
- Gathering and implementation of requirements in the data analytics area from internal business units
- Identification, documentation and analysis of existing as well as cross-functional processes
- Data definition, data modeling & preparation as well as source selection for merging data from differently structured data sources
- Design of reports and dashboards based on MS Power BI
- Transfer of reporting processes from existing structures to MS Power BI Premium (PPU)
- Hands-on development and implementation of analyses, reports and dashboards based on Microsoft Power BI
- Power Apps for write-back processes from Power BI Premium to Azure SQL DB
- Power BI support as part of the SAP S/4 conversion
- Cooperation with internal business units and external development partners
- Coaching/training, documentation, development processes
Roland A.
Last position:
Project Manager and Senior Business Analyst at Init Services GmbH
- Project management: Implementation of SAP & EBX integration for master and reference data management and led development of AI supported services for data management and privacy-oriented solutions
- Business analysis: Executed in-depth requirement gathering and data analyzes for MDM implementation, supported service integration using REST APIs to enhance service interoperability, led the requirement gathering, analysis, and implementation of agent-based AI services
- Technologies: SAP BP & FICO & MM, Tibco EBX, n8n, custom AI development in Java, Python, RDBMS, cloud
Ornel Franck W.
Last position:
Sales Partner at ERGO PRO
- Industry: Insurance, Trade, IT
- Customers & Projects: Consulting and selling insurance and similar services
- Main tasks: Insurance consulting (health insurance, retirement planning, wealth building); commercial services, inside and field sales; sales data analysis and forecasting; customer consulting and support; opening a new sales headquarters for private and business customers; business development & innovation management; business use case development; process optimization; stakeholder management; team leadership and training; preparation and delivery of trainings;
- Technologies used: Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Jira, Draw.IO, Camunda 8, Java (8, 17,21,25), Git, Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Spring Data REST, Spring Web, Spring Security, J-Unit, Playwright, Lombock, Vaadin, H2, PostgreSQL (16, 17 18), pgAdmin, Docker, LLMs, JasperSoft Studio, JasperReports
Nikola N.
Last position:
Founder and CEO - Senior Business Analyst at fintechno AI GmbH
- Business analysis
- Requirements engineering
- System design
- Various insurance projects
- Technology stack: msg.Billing (in-/ex-collection)
- Product: Pay-per-use car insurance based on blockchain and OBD-II real-time telemetry with AI
Nelli H.
Last position:
Project Manager and Business Analyst at Semiconductor (NDA)
- Project lead for a global organization improvement project impacting tax model, global organization, Order 2 Cash (O2C), Procure 2 Pay (P2) processes, supply chain, finance, tax, assets, HR and IT systems including ERP
- Implemented new way of working, including process changes, documentation of work instructions and updates to IT systems including ERP and HR systems
- Success: new operating model implemented and delivering expected benefits
Vadim R.
Last position:
Senior Business Analyst – Digital Products & Risk at Deutsche Landesbank
- Analyzed, structured and prioritized complex business, user and stakeholder requirements for a business-critical limit and risk system.
- Translated business requirements into clear, actionable product specifications, backlog items, user stories, acceptance criteria and end-to-end scenarios.
- Moderated structured workshops and refinements with business teams, Product, Engineering and QA to clarify complex requirements and develop business and technically feasible solutions.
- Optimized requirements, testing and quality processes, including automation, data quality and CI/CD-related workflows.
- Discovered, structured and assessed AI/GenAI use cases in terms of user and business value, data foundation, technical feasibility and potential capability impact.
Mark K.
Last position:
Business Analyst / Business Designer at UNIQA
- Incident analysis and troubleshooting
- Process improvements in collaboration with the business teams
- Joint design and implementation of requirements with the business department and architecture
- Planning and execution of quality management
Michael T.
Last position:
Senior Consultant, Developer, Business Analyst at Swiss Army, Federal Office for Informatics
- Maintained PeopleSoft HCM 9.2/Tools 9.59.08 for batch and interface programs
- Used Application Designer, Application Engine/Packages, PeopleCode
- Developed BI/Excel reporting and proof of concept
- Performed business analysis, SQL reports and documentation
Ebru A.
Last position:
Product Analytics & App Tracking Consultant at EnBW mobility+ AG & Co. KG
- Product Analytics, Mobile App Tracking & Tracking Governance (B2C Mobility App) – agile project management (Scrum/Kanban)
- Product Ownership for Product Analytics and Mobile App Tracking of the EnBW mobility+ app; gathering, prioritizing, and translating business requirements into actionable concepts and Azure DevOps user stories with acceptance criteria.
- Derivation of tracking requirements when introducing new app features (including Resilient Map), definition of tracking parameters (screens, events, custom definitions), and ensuring privacy-compliant tracking (Firebase, GA4, Adjust) based on the tracking concept.
- Design and adaptation of dashboards and funnel reporting for campaigns (GA4 validation, onboarding and order flow analyses, conversion funnels, charging start flow) to identify drop-off points and optimization potential.
- Management of the technical raw data export (Adjust to BigQuery) and connection to the data warehouse/data lakehouse, including data mapping; collaboration with international development teams, Data Engineering, Marketing/Sales, and Product Management.
- Establishment of standardized tracking architecture, naming conventions, and governance; analysis and expansion of tracking (new features and “blind spots”), test design, handover to testers, and quality assurance and approval before releases; documentation in Conceptboard.
Jörg P.
Last position:
Process Manager (70%) / Business Analyst (30%) at T-Mobile Austria GmbH (Magenta)
- BSS system implementation for B2B / transformation of the central B2B system landscape
- End-to-end business responsibility for defining, structuring and prioritizing key B2B business processes as part of a complex BSS transformation.
- Work in an agile, SAFe-like setup with multiple teams involved, along with regular coordination with business, IT, solution design and architecture.
- Translation of business requirements into implementable epics, features, user stories, process models and acceptance criteria as the basis for technical implementation.
- Close collaboration with solution design and architecture to assess technical dependencies, interfaces, data flows and system impacts.
- Management of target process design as the basis for implementation in Infonova BSS.
- Interface management between business departments, IT, architecture, development and operational units, including facilitation of cross-functional workshops.
- Ensuring process consistency, governance, decision-making capability and business acceptance as part of the system implementation.
Dariusz K.
Last position:
Business System Analyst at Zurich Insurance
Participating in a strategic enterprise project to introduce a centralized customer data platform ("Single Source of Truth") to eliminate redundant data storage and accelerate digital services
Analyzing and documenting business and system requirements for migrating large, heterogeneous data sets (ETL) and for continuous data synchronization between core systems and the new platform
Close collaboration with business units, data engineers and architects to gather and validate requirements, and to ensure data quality, consistency and regulatory compliance
Defining the migration strategy, specifying ETL processes and synchronization mechanisms, and documenting technical interfaces
Developing and executing test cases for migration and synchronization processes, and performing defect analysis to ensure data integrity and system stability
Technologies: SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Azure DevOps, Confluence, UML, RESTful Services, Swagger, Postman
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Business Analysts statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years
Position duration
3 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
93%
Master's degree or higher
58%
Doctorate
7%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
97%
Based on our profile pool as of 10 Sep 2026.
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Average rates for Business Analysts
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Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 10 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Business Analysts experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (82%)
- Banking and Finance (63%)
- Professional Services (48%)
- Insurance (35%)
- Government and Administration (35%)
- Manufacturing (33%)
- Automotive (30%)
- Retail (29%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the role
The Role of a Freelance Business Analyst
Independent business analysts act as the vital bridge between business units and IT departments. They investigate corporate structures, analyze operational processes, and identify areas where technology or process optimization can drive efficiency. By translating vague business needs into concrete, actionable requirements, they ensure that software developers and project teams build exactly what the business requires.
Core Deliverables in Business Analysis Projects
Freelance specialists deliver structured documentation and frameworks that keep complex transformation projects on track. They ensure all stakeholders have a unified understanding of the project scope and objectives.
- Detailed business requirements documents and functional specifications
- Process maps and as-is vs. to-be workflow diagrams
- User stories, acceptance criteria, and use case specifications
- Gap analyses and feasibility studies for new software implementations
- Data models and logical schemas for system integration
Essential Tools and Methodologies
Professional business analysts utilize a structured toolkit to analyze and document complex systems. They are highly proficient in modeling languages such as BPMN 2.0 and UML to map processes accurately. For requirement management and agile project execution, they rely on tools like Jira, Confluence, and Azure DevOps. They also use visual collaboration platforms like Miro or Microsoft Visio to facilitate workshops and align stakeholders.
When to Bring in an External Business Analyst
Companies hire freelance analysts when initiating major digital transformation projects, ERP migrations, or custom software development initiatives. An external expert brings an unbiased, objective view to legacy processes, helping to resolve internal bottlenecks. They provide immediate, high-level expertise for critical project phases without the long-term overhead of a permanent hire, making them ideal for sudden system integrations or post-merger consolidations.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with Business Analysts? These answers cover the essentials.
A freelance Business Analyst helps organizations optimize their processes, systems, and workflows. They analyze current business operations, gather requirements from stakeholders, and translate them into technical specifications for development teams. Their primary goal is to ensure that IT solutions align perfectly with business strategy.
While a business analyst focuses on the business goals, stakeholder management, and process workflows, a systems analyst looks closer at the technical architecture. The systems analyst translates the requirements defined by the business analyst into specific database designs, system configurations, and code-level specifications.
Virtually any industry undergoing digital transformation benefits from an external contract business analyst. They are particularly sought after in highly regulated sectors like banking, finance, and insurance, as well as in logistics, retail, and healthcare where complex ERP and supply chain systems require constant optimization.
Yes, an experienced business analyst frequently steps into the role of a Product Owner in agile setups. Their deep understanding of user needs, requirement prioritization, and backlog grooming makes them highly effective at defining product visions and steering scrum teams.
You should look for a requirements engineer with strong analytical thinking, excellent stakeholder communication, and proficiency in modeling standards like BPMN. They must be comfortable facilitating workshops, managing conflicting requirements, and working with tools like Jira and Confluence.
Most freelance business analysts work in a hybrid setup, combining remote analytical work with on-site workshops. On-site presence is highly valuable during the initial discovery and requirement gathering phases to build trust with stakeholders, while writing specifications and analyzing data can be done efficiently from remote.
Hiring a freelance business analyst provides immediate access to specialized domain knowledge for a specific project, such as an SAP migration or a custom software launch. Freelancers bring external best practices, require no onboarding overhead, and can scale down once the design and specification phase is complete.
A top-tier IT business analyst is evaluated by the clarity of their documentation and their ability to align diverse stakeholder groups. You can judge their quality during the interview by asking for examples of how they resolved conflicting requirements or managed scope creep in past projects.
The average hourly rate for Business Analysts is 105 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 843 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Business Analysts, 93% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 58% hold at least a Master's degree, and 7% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Business Analysts have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Business Analysts are German (99%), English (97%), and French (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Business Analysts are Information Technology (82%), Banking and Finance (63%), and Professional Services (48%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Business Analysts are Information Technology (95%), Project Management (89%), and Product Development (78%).
FRATCH Business Analysts main locations
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home all over Germany — available on-site in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and every major business hub, or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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