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Ralph S.
Last position:
Interim Head of Business Excellence at DEHN SE
Process architect and transformation driver for company-wide excellence initiatives (covering a vacancy) Establishment and management of a company-wide process and governance framework to strengthen structure, leadership and effectiveness in an internationally growing family-owned company. Responsibility for the global process house, end-to-end governance, process role architecture and further development of the integrated management system – including international implementation (Romania, USA).
Scope:
- Management of the Business Excellence department with 6 employees and functional leadership of 20+ Process Owners
- Establishment of a global process operating system (architecture, roles, governance, global-local logic)
- Development of a group-wide control and KPI system for processes (transparency, KPIs, maturity)
- Introduction of mechanisms to ensure effectiveness in day-to-day operations (role enablement, communities, feedback)
- Governance and role framework for new production sites in Romania and USA (mandates, roles, decision logic)
- Stabilization and further development of the integrated management system (IMS)
Sustainable Results:
- Global process operating system established - Structure, roles, governance and global-local rules defined as a binding framework and anchored in the management system — the basis for consistent management and scalability.
- End-to-end process ownership strengthened - Process Owner roles globally defined, qualified and anchored in Communities of Practice — clear ownership structures across all sites for the first time.
- KPI and process management logic established - Uniform KPI system, maturity model and reporting principles developed — the basis for fact-based decisions, prioritization and transparency throughout the company.
- Effectiveness in day-to-day operations increased - Enablement architecture, onboarding mechanisms, regular meeting formats and feedback loops introduced — the process system is applied in daily work and continuously improved.
- Governance framework for new site implemented - Mandates, roles, decision paths and escalation logic for the new production site in Romania developed — clear structure for setup, management and integration.
Patrick J.
Last position:
Business Consultant at Patrick JOBST - Business Consulting & Internet Services
- Procrastination for beginners. The companion for your digital business model.
- Ultimate support for digital strategy, content marketing, search engine optimization, web development, social selling, online courses and consulting from one source.
- Sparring & mentoring for self-employed people, freelancers, entrepreneurs and coaches.
- Website & social media analysis.
Susanne G.
Last position:
Digital Health Advisor (pro bono) at Lovexair Foundation
- Advisor for the Respiratory digital ecosystem build up
- Support community growth and user adoption
- Drive collaboration with industry partners
Thomas D.
Last position:
Business Analyst / Digital Transformation Consultant at Stadtwerke Rostock
- End-to-end analysis and optimization of existing processes in campaign management, contract management and district heating construction/construction coordination
- Development of automated contract management and transformation scenarios, including software selection and integration
- Analysis of ERP, chat, RCS messaging, consent management and tracking
- Preparation of recommendations, decision proposals and presentations for the executive board
- Use of AI for process optimization
- Tools: Apple Office, Microsoft 365, Teams, Claude, ChatGPT
Karin B.
Last position:
Self-employed Business Consultant specializing in Logistics & Supply Chain at Karin Berg Logistics Consulting
- As a self-employed logistics consultant with over 25 years of experience in freight forwarding and industry, I support companies in holistically optimizing their supply chain processes.
- My focus is on KPI-driven efficiency improvements, sustainable cost reduction, and practical implementation.
- Through my training as a psychosocial counselor (LSB), I also bring social skills and systems thinking – for solutions that deliver economic results and engage people.
Dietmar H.
Last position:
Sales Development at Corris AG
Christian H.
Last position:
Senior Business Consultant CTV Monetization - Livestreaming
- Strategic consulting for the implementation of a CTV monetization concept in the livestreaming sector - sports
- Consulting and support in selecting monetization partners
- Strategic consulting and screening of ad technologies, their integration, and the implementation of an integrated business workflow
- Stakeholder management and management support
- Pricing, cost, and benefit analyses
- Sub-project leadership for external and internal stakeholders and teams
Lucas G.
Last position:
Business Consultant at nospia e.U.
- By always striving to deliver the best results, I helped many companies improve their security posture, reduce risks, and build a solid foundation for data protection and information security, as well as successfully carry out complex IT projects.
Rami L.
Last position:
Board and Business Advisor, part-time at CloudMotiv
Advising the founders on commercial GenAI-empowered enterprise solutions including strategy, positioning, product architecture, implementation and organizational scaling to meet global client needs.
Supported the creation of the IoT commercial drone business vertical, delivering on six continents.
Supported the exit from the India only predictive machine maintenance software joint venture.
Supported the long-game entry into the proprietary AI embedded software solutions area, now at MVP and client PoC stages in Financial Research (footnote.ai) and EPM & ERP (cloudbooks.ai) in Asia.
Sebastian Z.
Last position:
CRM Consultant at Adevinta / kleinanzeigen.de
- Goal: Development and optimization of loyalty and CRM measures for a leading e-commerce platform
- Solution: Identification of promising users, increase in engagement, and long-term retention to drive revenue growth
- Definition of local CRM direct communication for specific segments
- Translation of research insights into actionable recommendations
- Planning and implementation of CRM campaigns in close collaboration with marketing and product teams
- Identification of optimization potential in direct communication
- Collaboration with external agencies on creative solutions, prototyping, and UAT
- Measurement and reporting of key KPIs
Elke Z.
Last position:
Business Consultant, IT Service Provider, System Coach
- Consulting and support for companies in strategic and operational changes to increase efficiency and adaptability
- Leadership coaching: Development and support of executives to strengthen decision-making, team leadership and leadership competencies
- Change management: Design and implementation of change strategies for successful introduction of new processes and structures in digital transformation projects
- Process design: Analysis, optimization and redesign of business processes, including end-to-end process management
- Planning, control and implementation of complex IT projects
- Taking on roles such as Product Owner, Scrum Master and Agile Coach
- Project management and PMO: Managing interdisciplinary teams, resource management and monitoring budgets and schedules
- Requirements engineering and business analysis
- Documentation and release management
- Taking on temporary leadership roles to stabilize and develop teams and business areas
- Employee management: Responsibility for leading and developing teams in challenging phases
- Strategic stabilization through implementation of sustainable measures
- Operational implementation of projects
Julie P.
Last position:
COO ad interim at Amatum
- Set up operations for a newly founded, IHK-certified company in Germany
- Customer-focused development of the online learning platform was central to the setup
Christian B.
Last position:
External Commercial Advisor / Project Manager at Global automotive supplier for press and stamped parts
Automotive | Manufacturing | Commercial Excellence
- Analyzed sales strategy, product/market positioning, customer portfolio, acquisition approach, sales funnel, opportunity quality, and conversion.
- Developed a prioritized sales roadmap with quick wins and structural measures for target customers, pipeline, roles, routines, and management reviews.
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)
Sandra K.
Last position:
Webinar Leader - Blackout Prevention and Preparation at SANDRA KLINKENBERG • Management Consultant, self-employed independent business consultant
- Webinar on Blackout - Brownout - Power failure - how do I recognise it and what can I do?
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Business Consultants statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
4 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Project Management, Strategy, Operations
Top industries
Professional Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Human Resources, Information Technology, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
88%
Master's degree or higher
60%
Doctorate
9%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
94%
Based on our profile pool as of 26 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates for Business Consultants
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 26 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Business Consultants experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Professional Services (84%)
- Information Technology (61%)
- Manufacturing (46%)
- Automotive (39%)
- Banking and Finance (37%)
- Retail (30%)
- Education (25%)
- Healthcare (25%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the role
What freelance business consultants deliver
Independent advisors help organizations solve complex operational problems, enter new markets, and execute critical turnarounds. Rather than offering abstract theories, they provide actionable blueprints and hands-on guidance to align resources with business goals.
- Target operating model design and organizational restructuring
- Process mapping, bottleneck elimination, and workflow optimization
- Commercial due diligence and market entry feasibility studies
- Change management roadmaps and digital enablement strategies
- Cost reduction programs and working capital improvements
Core functional specializations
Most professionals focus on distinct operational domains. Strategy advisors evaluate market positioning, competitive threats, and growth levers. Operations and process experts analyze supply chain logistics, procurement, and shared services to eliminate waste. Change management and transformation leads guide workforces through post-merger integration, system implementations, and cultural shifts.
Analytical toolsets and frameworks
Skilled practitioners combine quantitative rigor with proven analytical frameworks. They frequently employ Lean Six Sigma, BPMN, and Value Stream Mapping to redesign operational workflows. For financial modeling and strategic planning, they utilize advanced Excel, Power BI, and Tableau to build transparent executive dashboards and decision models.
When to bring in an external advisor
Organizations engage external management consultants when internal teams lack specialized bandwidth or require an impartial, unbiased perspective. Typical triggers include unexpected margin erosion, stalled transformation programs, enterprise software rollouts, or rapid post-acquisition integration requirements.
Measuring project outcomes
Success in consulting engagements is defined by measurable performance improvements rather than presentation decks. High-performing specialists establish clear baseline metrics before proposing interventions, ensuring every strategic pivot directly impacts bottom-line performance, throughput speed, or customer retention rates.
Hallmarks of elite independent talent
Exceptional practitioners stand out through deep line-management experience paired with advisory backgrounds. They balance high-level executive communication with front-line pragmatism. Instead of applying rigid templates, they adapt methodologies to your specific organizational constraints, corporate culture, and technical infrastructure.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about Business Consultants? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
A top-tier business consultant combines structural problem-solving with advanced financial modeling and operational acumen. They quickly synthesize complex data sets, detect root causes of inefficiency, and translate findings into clear executive roadmaps. Strong stakeholder management and change facilitation skills ensure that strategic recommendations are embraced and executed.
While an interim manager takes over formal operational line responsibility and manages teams directly, a management consultant acts primarily as an objective advisor and project lead. The consultant identifies inefficiencies, designs target operating models, and guides change, leaving ongoing managerial ownership to internal leadership.
Hiring an independent strategy advisor is ideal when an organization requires senior, specialized expertise without the overhead and rigid staffing models of large firms. Freelancers integrate directly into existing project teams, deliver focused outcomes quickly, and provide direct access to seasoned practitioners from day one.
Clients should expect concrete assets rather than generic presentations from their business analyst. Deliverables typically include detailed process maps, gap analysis reports, financial forecast models, revised target operating models, and actionable implementation schedules with clear governance checkpoints.
Yes, an experienced business transformation specialist operates effectively across hybrid and fully remote setups. While initial discovery phases and executive alignments often benefit from targeted on-site workshops, deep analytical work, process modeling, and progress tracking are managed efficiently via modern digital collaboration tools.
Look for a business advisor with combined experience in tier-one consulting firms and direct corporate leadership roles. Relevant credentials such as Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, PMP, or formal training in agile frameworks confirm a structured, disciplined methodology.
Most projects led by an independent operations consultant follow a structured four-stage lifecycle: diagnostic discovery, solution architecture, roadmapping, and implementation oversight. Engagements are typically framed as time-bound strategic phases or retainer-based advisory roles aligned with project milestones.
To accelerate initial momentum, gather relevant operational documentation, organizational charts, current KPI dashboards, and past performance reviews before the business consultant starts. Defining a dedicated internal project sponsor ensures the external expert gets rapid access to key stakeholders and necessary systems.
The average hourly rate for Business Consultants is 126 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,012 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Business Consultants, 88% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 60% hold at least a Master's degree, and 9% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Business Consultants have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Business Consultants are German (100%), English (94%), and Spanish (24%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Business Consultants are Professional Services (84%), Information Technology (61%), and Manufacturing (46%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Business Consultants are Project Management (80%), Strategy (80%), and Operations (63%).
FRATCH Business Consultants 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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Munich 
Cologne 
Essen In Austria our freelancers and interim experts support companies from Vienna to Graz — on-site where your project needs them, or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
Vienna Graz Across Switzerland our specialists are active in Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Bern — working on-site or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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