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About the role
Transforming Raw Data into Actionable Insights
Freelance Power BI specialists help German enterprises turn complex data landscapes into clear visual stories. They design end-to-end analytics solutions, beginning with data extraction and transformation up to final dashboard deployment. By structuring raw transactional data, they enable department leaders to make automated, evidence-based business decisions.
Key Technical Competencies
- Advanced data modeling utilizing DAX and Power Query M formula language.
- Integration with diverse data sources such as SAP S/4HANA, Azure SQL, and Salesforce.
- Implementation of Row-Level Security to comply with strict GDPR requirements.
- Building scalable semantic models and optimizing slow-running report queries.
- Setting up incremental refreshes and managing Power BI Service workspaces.
Optimizing German Mid-Sized and Enterprise Operations
In Germany, organizations leverage BI experts to streamline manufacturing processes, monitor supply chains, and track financial performance. These consultants bridge the gap between IT departments and business units, translating complex technical requirements into user-friendly self-service analytics. This ensures teams can access real-time key performance indicators without constant technical support.
Speed and Flexibility for Analytics Projects
Hiring a freelance specialist provides immediate relief during critical system migrations, major reporting overhauls, or sudden leadership requests. They bring external best practices from various industries directly into your team, skipping the long onboarding cycles of permanent hires. They can work remotely from Germany or collaborate on-site to conduct user training workshops.
Meet FRATCH Power BI Consultants
Oleg Orlov
Senior Software Architect C#/.NET | BI, Data & AI Integration
Last position:
Senior Software Developer / BI Integration Developer Power BI, C# at Telecommunications
Embedded Analytics & AI-assisted BI
Design and development of an integrated analytics solution based on ASP.NET Core, Power BI Embedded, and LLM services to provide contextual business information.
Development of an AI agent with Function/Tool Calling for secure orchestration of REST APIs, SQL data sources, and technical services within defined business processes.
Build-up of automated BI workflows including workspace management, deployment processes, and scheduled refresh via the Power BI REST API.
Implementation of secure service-to-service communication with Microsoft Entra ID and service principal, as well as integration into existing enterprise system landscapes.
Technologies: ASP.NET Core, C#/.NET, Power BI Embedded, Power BI REST API, LLM API, AI Agents, Function/Tool Calling, Entra ID
Carsten Feichtinger
Interim Controller & Power BI Developer
Last position:
Interim Controller / Knowledge Transfer at Medium-sized manufacturing company in the construction industry, existing client
Focus areas: knowledge transfer, reporting, cost analysis Tasks
- Ensure knowledge transfer from the outgoing controller
- Document key controlling processes
- Operational controlling (cash flow planning, reporting)
- Simplify the cost center structure to improve cost analysis Results
- Transparent knowledge transfer and sustainable documentation of controlling processes
- Improved cost analysis and more efficient reporting
Bernd Steckenbauer
Business Data Analyst | PowerBI & Microsoft SQL Server
Last position:
Business Data Analyst | PowerBI & Microsoft SQL Server at think-cell Software GmbH
- Performance optimization and centralization of reporting by creating data models using SSMS (SQL) & SSAS (DAX) and integrating data via SSIS
- Optimizing and extending the current PowerBI dataset (in parallel until the SSAS data model is ready)
- Expanding current reports (migrating reporting to SSAS source after building the SSAS data model)
- Conducting regression analyses, cohort analyses, price/quantity analyses, and strategy project success analyses
- Training internal team members
Any-Arlene Niyubahwe
Data Analyst · SQL · Python · Tableau · Power BI
Last position:
Co-Founder · Data Engineering & Backend at zirikana (Kirundi Bible Web App) – Civic Technology
- Built a Python pipeline that converts lectionary web content into structured daily JSON, applying liturgical-calendar rules for accurate weekday and Sunday coverage.
- Shipped a read-only FastAPI REST API with shared Pydantic models and delivered a Kirundi-first web client for browser and mobile use.
- Owned the data layer and backend architecture, collaborating closely on system architecture and interfaces while automating refreshes with GitHub Actions and validating the ETL with pytest.
- Impact: Created a reliable, API-driven source of truth for daily Bible readings in Kirundi, enabling consistent access to previously unstructured content.
Guido Klein
Power BI Report Developer
Last position:
NOBILIS Group GmbH
- Support during SSRS implementation, including training employees on SSRS
Archana Ravikumar
Power BI Developer | Data & Business Analyst | Client Specialist | System Analyst
Last position:
Power BI Assistant at Cataliquent Projekt GmbH
- Evaluate, design, and implement Power BI solutions for Cat4 reporting, significantly improving reporting efficiency, accuracy, and stakeholder visibility.
- Develop and maintain robust data integration interfaces between Cat4 and Power BI, eliminating manual processing bottlenecks.
- Configure and continuously optimise Power BI reports to deliver sharper management insights and support data-driven decision-making.
- Ensure full GDPR data protection compliance across Power BI reports, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
- Acquired in-depth product knowledge of CAT4, a globally deployed enterprise platform, enabling effective requirements analysis, solution design, and seamless Power BI integration across client environments.
- Developed and integrated scalable reporting templates within the CAT4 product interface, delivering new product features and enhancing data visualisation, reporting efficiency, and stakeholder visibility across global users.
- Trained and mentored staff on Power BI configuration and best practices, accelerating adoption and embedding a data-driven culture.
- Prepared clear technical documentation and delivered hands-on demonstrations to end users and clients, ensuring smooth adoption and confident use of Power BI solutions integrated with CAT4.
- Researched and recommended licensing strategies for cost-effective and scalable Power BI deployment.
SKILLS - BI & Visualisation: Power BI (Desktop, Service, Report Builder), DAX, Power Query
Project and Product Management Tool: CAT4
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%
Judith Beyrle
Power BI / Tableau / SQL / GA4 Data Analyst & BI Developer
Last position:
BI & Analytics Consulting
- Analysis of web and campaign performance to derive actionable insights for marketing and growth optimization
- Implementation and maintenance of tag management solutions to ensure reliable and consistent data collection
- Continuous development and optimization of reporting structures with a focus on scalability and data quality
- Conducting regular deep-dive analyses and leading monthly stakeholder sessions to present findings and align on optimization measures
- Designing and managing end-to-end data flows from data collection to visualization
- Tools: GA4, Google Tag Manager, Looker Studio, Airbyte, BigQuery
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.
Thomas Reick
BI Consultant and Power BI Developer
Last position:
BI Consultant and Power BI Developer at Plusnet GmbH
- In-depth forensics of old and new data sources
- Enhancing existing reports and creating new data analyses
- Data preparation from source systems and semantic models
- Azure DevOps integration
- Tools/Skills: MS-PowerBI, DAX, MS-Office 365, PowerQuery, M, PowerAutomate, Redmine, SharePoint, SQL (T-SQL, Oracle), MS Fabric
Andreas Rothmann
Power BI Consultant
Last position:
Mid-sized manufacturer of adhesive systems
- Migrated sales reporting to Power BI
- Trained the department in Power Query and DAX
- Set up a data warehouse for optimal data processing
Vitali Haberkorn
Power BI Expert
Last position:
Power BI Expert at Media Agency
The project aims to migrate the company's existing Power BI Premium environment to Microsoft Fabric. This migration includes moving the existing data models, reports, and dashboards to the new platform to take advantage of the extended features and improved performance of Microsoft Fabric. The solution will be deployed in various regions worldwide to ensure a unified and consistent reporting and analytics environment for all locations.
Requirements analysis, migration planning, data migration, adapting reports and dashboards, testing and validation, training and support, deployment and monitoring, regional rollout.
Ola Akinmade
Freelance BI Consultant & Analyst
Last position:
Freelance BI Consultant & Analyst at DocMorris
- Data / product analysis & visualisation in Tableau Desktop
- Stakeholder Management
Diana Ackermann
Power BI Consultant
Last position:
Power BI Consultant at BD-A GmbH
- Created Power BI reports and data models
- Connected existing reports to new data sources
- Structured and selected foundational data
- Developed KPIs
Kai Pohl
Microsoft Azure Synapse and Power BI Developer
Last position:
Microsoft Azure Synapse and Power BI Developer at Consulting company / International insurance brokerage group
- Built a Microsoft Azure Synapse Data Warehouse solution and developed ETL structures for an international insurance brokerage company
- Created tables, views, and pipelines in Azure Synapse
- Developed Power BI reports for controlling and tax reporting (BAB, IER)
- Technology stack: Microsoft Azure Synapse (Synapse SQL, Synapse Pipelines), Microsoft Power BI (semantic data model, reports), Azure DevOps (Boards, Repos)
- Development languages: DAX, M, SQL
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Power BI Consultants statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
15 years
Position duration
1.9 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Business Intelligence, Information Technology, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Business Intelligence, Information Technology, Accounting
Bachelor's degree or higher
92%
Master's degree or higher
67%
Doctorate
8%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
94%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Curious about FRATCH? Find the answers you need
A freelance Power BI Consultant designs, builds, and maintains interactive dashboards and data models that help companies visualize their operational performance. They connect to various databases, clean data using Power Query, write custom DAX measures, and publish secure reports to the cloud. Their goal is to turn disorganized data into clear, actionable business insights.
While a data analyst focuses on interpreting data to find trends, a Power BI Developer specializes in the technical architecture of the reporting tool itself. They build the underlying semantic models, optimize DAX queries for performance, and configure the gateway administration. They ensure the entire business intelligence infrastructure is scalable, secure, and automated.
Yes, a qualified Power BI Specialist in Germany often has extensive experience connecting Microsoft tools to SAP systems like S/4HANA or BW. They configure specialized connectors, handle complex data extractions, and model the data to preserve localized business logic. This allows German enterprises to leverage their SAP investments with modern, flexible visualization tools.
Hiring a freelance Power BI Consultant allows you to execute urgent reporting projects quickly without committing to long-term overhead. Freelancers bring diverse project experience from different industries, enabling them to design best-practice data models much faster. They are ideal for discrete phases like initial setup, migrations, or training internal staff.
An experienced Power BI Expert working with German companies designs dashboards with strict data protection in mind. They implement Row-Level Security to ensure employees only see the data relevant to their role and region. They also advise on secure cloud deployment strategies within European Azure data centers to remain compliant with GDPR regulations.
You can evaluate a freelance DAX Developer by reviewing their portfolio of past dashboard designs and discussing their approach to data modeling. Ask them to explain how they handle complex calculations or optimize slow-loading reports. A strong candidate will focus on user adoption, clean UI design, and robust data architecture rather than just visual aesthetics.
Most Power BI Consultants operate on a hybrid model, conducting initial discovery workshops on-site and completing the development work remotely. Remote execution is highly efficient for data modeling and dashboard creation. However, occasional on-site visits are beneficial for user training and aligning with internal IT security teams.
A professional business intelligence consultant in Germany should ideally be fluent in both German and English. German is crucial for understanding local business processes and communicating with stakeholders, while English is essential for technical documentation and system architecture. This dual-language capability ensures smooth collaboration across international teams.
The average hourly rate for Power BI Consultants in Germany is 107 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 859 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Power BI Consultants in Germany, 92% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 67% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Power BI Consultants in Germany have 15 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Power BI Consultants in Germany are German (100%), English (94%), and Spanish (19%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Power BI Consultants in Germany are Information Technology (88%), Professional Services (63%), and Manufacturing (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Power BI Consultants in Germany are Business Intelligence (100%), Information Technology (100%), and Product Development (63%).
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