Business Consultants in Austria
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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.
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.
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.
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
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)
Herbert R.
Last position:
Lateral Entry Teacher at BRG Hermagor and HLW Hermagor; Caritas School for Social Professions; Vienna University of Economics and Business
Subjects taught: Business Administration & Economics, Computer Science, Geography & Postgraduate Business Education for the 2024/25 school year at BRG Hermagor and HLW Hermagor (Economics & Informatics), 22 teaching hours
Teaching for the 2026 school year at Caritas School for Social Professions in Wiener Neustadt, Computer Science; 8 teaching hours; current position at Vienna University of Economics and Business
Financial literacy classes for 1st and 2nd grades at HLW and for the 1-year Commercial School with a financial license, including the Money Matters program and simulated job interviews incorporating financial knowledge
Sustainability reporting for 5th-grade HLW and financial market education in cooperation with the Vienna Stock Exchange
Junior companies with 2nd and 3rd year HLW students, including participation at the Vienna Trade Fair in February 2025 and the Klagenfurt Regional Competition in April 2025
AI workshop for upper secondary students at BRG and HLW Hermagor
Supervision of diploma theses/VWA with a focus on AI
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Business Consultants statistics
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Experience
23 years
Position duration
4.3 years
Positions per freelancer
8
Top business areas
Information Technology, Strategy, Product Development
Top industries
Professional Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Finance, Information Technology, Accounting
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
100%
Doctorate
20%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Italian
Speak two or more languages
83%
Based on our profile pool as of 24 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this role in Austria are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates for Business Consultants in Austria
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 24 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 (83%)
- Information Technology (67%)
- Manufacturing (50%)
- Advertising (33%)
- Construction (33%)
- Education (33%)
- Banking and Finance (33%)
- Healthcare (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the role
What they do
A business consultant helps shape decisions, fix weak processes, and turn goals into clear action. Depending on the mandate, this can cover strategy, operating model design, commercial planning, growth support, or a focused problem such as a stalled project or a broken workflow.
- Analyse the current situation and define the real problem
- Structure options and build a clear recommendation
- Facilitate workshops with leadership and key teams
- Support implementation and follow-up actions
Typical assignments
Companies often bring in a business consultant for change projects, market expansion, restructuring, due diligence support, or performance improvement. A management consultant may work on the wider business case, while a business analyst may focus more on data, requirements, and process detail.
In Austria, consultants are often used by mid-sized industrial firms, service companies, and growing family businesses that need outside view without adding permanent headcount. This works well when internal teams need structure, speed, and neutral input.
Skills that matter
- Clear thinking and strong problem framing
- Workshop facilitation and stakeholder management
- Financial understanding and business case logic
- Process analysis, KPI design, and documentation
- Strong writing for decks, memos, and decision papers
A strong consultant does not only present ideas. They translate complexity into decisions people can act on. They know when to challenge assumptions, when to simplify, and when to bring teams together around one plan.
Methods and tools
Business consultants often work with interviews, process maps, issue trees, SWOT, market scans, and financial models. They usually prepare slide decks, structured reports, roadmaps, and workshop materials that help leaders make decisions quickly.
Common tools depend on the assignment: Excel, PowerPoint, Miro, Jira, Confluence, and ERP or CRM data exports. For many Austrian clients, clear documentation in English is enough, but German is often useful for workshops and stakeholder alignment.
When freelance makes sense
Freelance support is a good fit when a company needs specialist input for a defined phase, wants to keep momentum in a critical project, or needs neutral help on a sensitive topic. It is also useful when a permanent hire would take too long or the need is too specific for one full-time role.
- You need external structure, not extra routine work
- The project has a clear start and end
- Internal teams lack time, distance, or specific experience
- You want senior support without long onboarding
What good looks like
The best business consultants are practical, calm, and precise. They listen before they advise. They can work with executives, operations teams, and finance without losing the thread.
They also know how to balance analysis with action. Good work ends in decisions, owners, timelines, and measurable next steps, not in a deck that sits on a shared drive.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about Business Consultants, in one place.
A Business Consultant turns a vague business issue into a structured plan. The output is often a diagnosis, a recommendation, and a roadmap that leaders can use right away. Depending on the project, that can include workshop notes, process maps, business cases, or implementation support.
Hire a business consultant when the need is project-based, urgent, or highly specific. A freelancer makes sense if you need outside perspective, fast setup, and focused support without building a permanent role. It is often the better choice for strategy work, change projects, or a temporary gap in leadership support.
Look for structured thinking, stakeholder handling, and the ability to turn analysis into decisions. A strong business consultant can run workshops, build a clear business case, and keep different teams aligned. They should also write clearly and handle numbers with confidence.
Not always, but the roles overlap. A management consultant usually covers broader business topics and leadership decisions, while a business analyst often works closer to requirements, data, and process detail. Many freelance consultants combine both depending on the assignment.
Both models work. Remote collaboration is fine for research, analysis, deck work, and regular check-ins, while on-site time helps with workshops, interviews, and sensitive stakeholder topics. In Austria, many clients prefer a mix, especially when several teams need to be aligned.
In Austria, business consultants are often hired by industrial companies, service firms, and owner-led businesses that want a fresh view on a specific problem. They are also useful for companies with cross-functional projects that need clear structure and faster decisions. The right consultant can adapt to local working styles and German-language meetings when needed.
Ask for examples of similar work, not just a general CV. Good signs are clear problem framing, a concrete work plan, and a method that fits your situation. A strong business consultant should be able to explain how they will move from diagnosis to action.
Freelance business consultants are usually expected to manage ambiguity and deliver tangible outcomes fast. Clients want someone who can quickly understand the context, communicate with senior stakeholders, and produce usable material. The best assignments also leave room for implementation support, not just analysis.
The average hourly rate for Business Consultants in Austria is 115 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 922 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Business Consultants in Austria, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 100% hold at least a Master's degree, and 20% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Business Consultants in Austria have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Business Consultants in Austria are German (100%), English (83%), and Italian (50%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Business Consultants in Austria are Professional Services (83%), Information Technology (67%), and Manufacturing (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Business Consultants in Austria are Information Technology (83%), Strategy (83%), and Product Development (67%).
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Countries:
- Germany
- Austria
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