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About the role
Navigating Corporate Finance Challenges
Companies face complex financial landscapes during restructuring, rapid scaling, or market shifts. A freelance financial expert provides the necessary external perspective to stabilize cash flow, optimize capital structure, and implement rigorous cost control measures. These specialists quickly assess the financial health of an organization and design actionable recovery or growth strategies.
Key Technical Deliverables
- Preparation of detailed financial models and forecasting scenarios
- Implementation of cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning tools
- Evaluation of investment opportunities and capital allocation plans
- Alignment of financial reporting with local and international standards
Expertise in German Compliance and GAAP
Operating in Germany requires deep knowledge of local accounting standards and regulatory frameworks. Freelancers in this field ensure strict adherence to HGB principles alongside IFRS requirements for international corporations. This specialized knowledge is critical during tax audits, mergers, or when transitioning reporting structures to comply with German commercial law.
When Companies Leverage Freelance Experts
- Bridging sudden leadership gaps in the corporate finance department
- Guiding the business through complex mergers and acquisitions
- Leading ERP system migrations such as SAP S/4HANA transitions
- Preparing the company for critical funding rounds or restructuring
Driving ERP and Tool Integration
Modern financial steering relies heavily on integrated systems and clean data. Independent consultants oversee the rollout of treasury management systems and enterprise resource planning software. They bridge the gap between finance teams and IT specialists, ensuring that financial data flows accurately and reporting processes are automated.
What Defines an Outstanding Finance Consultant
Top-tier professionals combine analytical precision with strong communication skills to align stakeholder interests. They do not just deliver spreadsheets, but translate complex financial data into strategic recommendations for executive boards. Their adaptability allows them to integrate into existing teams immediately and deliver measurable results from week one.
Meet FRATCH Financial Consultants
Victor Klyushkin
SAP S/4HANA Financial Consultant
Last position:
SAP S/4HANA Financial Consultant at SIIX
SAP S/4HANA Implementation (Greenfield)
- SAP Finance Reporting
- VAT Reporting
- Foreign Plants
- Tax Calculation for SD/MM
- Z4/Z5 Reports
- Intrastat
- SAP DRC (E-Invoicing)
System: SAP
Industry: Manufacturing
Team: 10
Harald Germann
Finance Consultant Business Applications Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Last position:
Finance Consultant Business Applications Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central at B.i. Team Gesellschaft für Softwareberatung mbH
- Customer portfolio from fruit wholesale, mail order and wholesale
- Conduct and support requirements workshops in finance
- Conduct and support individual deep dive workshops in finance
- Advisory and support of finance and controlling before, during and after migration to Dynamics 365 Business Central with customer-specific extensions (OPplus, Document Capture) and departmental responsibility
- As-is analysis of finance and controlling workflows
- Process evaluation to identify optimization potentials in finance, controlling and adjacent supply chain processes
- Preparation and execution of work packages
- Data migration, basic setups, posting matrices, interface connections, report creation
- Project planning, creation and management using Azure DevOps
Eduard Krenz
Construction Finance Advisor
Last position:
Construction Finance Advisor at Self-employed
Lennard-William Jaskulski
Freelancer
Last position:
Freelancer at NextGenRail Partners
- Project management for a design study of a modular freight wagon concept in Scandinavia
- Training on innovative products in the railway sector for customers and their suppliers in workshops or at terminals
Agnes Reinsberg-Pollet
Head of Finance
Last position:
Head of Finance at Ecologic Institute
- Help executives and teams within the CFO environment master the growing number of complex and generally interdependent challenges they face
- Through all change phases, from the strategic concept to the operational implementation
- Focus on process improvement, organizational development and information systems
- Intervene as a coach, a consultant, a project manager or an interim manager depending on needs
Elio Marescalchi
Financial Advisor Trainee
Last position:
Financial Advisor Trainee at Swiss Life Select
- Advising private individuals and small and medium-sized businesses on retirement planning, insurance and investments
- Developing individual financial strategies
- Acquiring new clients
Gurpreet Dhami
Digital Finance Consulting – Advanced Data Analysis
Last position:
Anonym – German building materials manufacturer
- Creation of the profit center report and statistical key figures report
- Gathering and analyzing requirements regarding the forecast for revenue and costs
- Implementation of various time series analyses and optimization of predictions
- SAP process knowledge, SQL, Python
- Python with various libraries for time series analysis and machine learning
Lars Markull
Embedded Finance Advisor
Last position:
Interim Head of Payments at bezahl.de (NX Technologies GmbH)
Volker Asmus
Interim CFO
Last position:
Interim CFO at Medical Modules GmbH (Part of MK Kliniken AG)
- Company focus: Manufacturing of modular emergency hospital containers
- Administration, finance and controlling
- Build up all processes, procedures, systems and structures in Germany as headquarters
- Post-acquisition integration of a manufacturing plant in Spain
- Setting up a greenfield plant in Serbia
- Reporting line: CEO
Julian Schuch
Co-Founder
Last position:
Co-Founder at ECURIO GmbH
Ulrike Basten
Interim Manager | Finance & Controlling Consultant
Last position:
Interim Manager | Finance & Controlling Consultant at NTT Global Data Centers EMEA GmbH
- Structuring digital and general audit processes for the accounts payable area
- Setting up and standardizing FI reports after S/4 HANA migration
- Operational support for accounting
- Introducing KPIs in the AP area
Johannes Bremen
Cost Manager (Offshore Projects)
Last position:
Cost Manager (Offshore Projects) at 50Hertz Transmission GmbH
Dana Reibe
Freelance appraiser
Last position:
Freelance appraiser at Certa
- Additional activity as freelance appraiser for Certa
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Financial Consultants statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years
Position duration
3.3 years
Positions per freelancer
10
Top business areas
Finance, Project Management, Sales
Top industries
Manufacturing, Banking and Finance, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
75%
Master's degree or higher
58%
Doctorate
8%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
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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.
Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Frequently Asked Questions
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While an interim CFO steps into a formal leadership role with executive decision-making power, a financial consultant primarily advises on specific strategic projects or structural challenges. They focus on tasks like restructuring, system implementation, or post-merger integration without taking permanent line responsibility.
During mergers and acquisitions, an experienced finance advisory expert conducts thorough financial due diligence to identify potential risks. In the German market, they also ensure compliance with local tax implications and HGB regulations, helping to value assets accurately and streamline the post-merger integration.
Yes, many independent professionals specialize in the financial modules of ERP systems. A qualified financial systems consultant ensures that accounting processes, chart of accounts, and financial reporting lines are correctly mapped and functional during a complex transition to SAP S/4HANA.
Hiring a freelance financial expert gives you immediate access to specialized skills for a defined project period without long-term overhead costs. This approach is highly efficient for unique business situations, such as restructuring or fundraising, where specialized expertise is needed only temporarily.
Most freelance financial advisors in Germany offer a hybrid working model. While strategic alignment and stakeholder workshops often benefit from on-site presence, regular financial modeling, reporting, and data analysis can be executed efficiently from a remote office.
You should look for a finance consultant with a strong academic background in business administration or finance, coupled with relevant certifications like CFA or CPA. Their track record in your specific industry and hands-on experience with your specific financial tools are key indicators of quality.
A skilled liquidity manager designs robust forecasting models to project cash inflows and outflows under various market scenarios. They identify bottleneck areas, optimize working capital, and implement treasury tools that give management clear visibility over their financial position.
While international projects can be managed in English, a finance specialist in Germany typically needs fluent German to interact with local tax authorities, banks, and internal accounting teams. Understanding German commercial law and localized financial documentation is essential for seamless project execution.
The average hourly rate for Financial Consultants in Germany is 111 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 890 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Financial Consultants in Germany, 75% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 58% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Financial Consultants in Germany have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Financial Consultants in Germany are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (23%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Financial Consultants in Germany are Manufacturing (62%), Banking and Finance (54%), and Information Technology (54%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Financial Consultants in Germany are Finance (100%), Project Management (77%), and Sales (69%).
FRATCH Financial Consultants main locations
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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