
Business Intelligence Experts in Zurich
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Marco S.
Last position:
MS Power BI Developer at Bayern Facility Management GmbH
Power BI development and administration, training, consulting, data modeling, DAX development
MS Fabric, MS Power BI, DAX
Damir M.
Last position:
Head of Research & Chairman of the Research Advisory Board at SBS Swiss Business School
Swiss University of Applied Sciences institute (HEdA/AAQ accredited); ranked #5 globally for Executive MBA (CEO Magazine 2025)
- Led the research function and chaired the Research Advisory Board.
- Editor of the Journal of Applied Business Research.
- Member of the Thesis and Dissertation Committee.
- Contributed to the AAQ and ACBSP accreditation processes.
Paulo M.
Last position:
Power BI / Fabric & SAP BI Consultant at Financial Bank
- Developed Power BI semantic models, DAX and RLS, improving reporting performance and security.
- Designed Fabric Lakehouse with Medallion Architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold), accelerating data processing and improving maintainability and scalability.
- Built Fabric Data Factory pipelines and PySpark transformations, reducing processing time by 40%.
- Delivered automated Power BI KPI dashboards, accelerating reporting and decision-making.
- Supported SAP BO 4.3 → 2025 migration across 2,000+ Webl reports and 34 universes, reducing testing effort by 35% and improving migration quality and reliability.
- Optimized UNX universes, reducing query execution time by 40%.
- Optimized SAP BO reporting solutions, improving reliability and reducing manual effort.
Environment: Power BI, Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouse, Warehouse, Pipelines, PySpark), Tabular Editor, DAX Studio, SAP BI (BO 4.3/2025, Webl, UNX Universes), 360Suite, InfoBurst, GitHub, JIRA.
Nik G.
Last position:
Executive Interim & Transformation Partner at Audoban & Co. GmbH
- Stepped into a senior interim mandate with hands-on accountability for a complex business model transformation, taking ownership of execution, operating decisions, and delivery within a highly regulated and complex regional environment.
- Led market access, launch, and go-to-market transformation work, aligning commercial, operational, and governance structures to support entry into new markets under time and regulatory pressure.
- Supported post-merger integration as well as divestiture shaping assignments, working hands-on with executive teams to align operating realities, decision rights, and accountability with transaction intent.
- Took interim ownership of critical transformation and integration programs, resetting priorities, sequencing, and leadership expectations where delivery risk or organizational friction had emerged.
- Acted as a trusted interim partner to CEOs and senior leaders during periods of structural change, providing clear judgement, hands-on leadership, and execution discipline.
Yannick H.
Last position:
Managing Director and Trusted Advisor at ODCUS
ODCUS makes sure AI works alongside people in the day-to-day operations of Swiss SMEs while keeping their data secure: vendor-independent, pragmatic and without hidden agendas. We make a company's knowledge useful to AI, automate workflows and protect what matters.
I transform IT from a cost factor into a competitive advantage. As the founder of ODCUS, I advise Swiss SMEs and mid-sized companies—independently, with a focus on results and without hidden agendas.
What drives me: Too many companies invest in technology without knowing its business value. That is where we come in: we always advise on IT in the context of the business and its success.
My focus areas:
- Cybersecurity – Pragmatic protection that fits the business
- Compliance – NIS2, ISO 27001, EU AI Act without excessive bureaucracy
- IT costs – Create transparency, eliminate waste
- AI – From pilot project to measurable value creation
Charles S.
Last position:
Data Delivery Lead at Westpac
- Owned and managed the product roadmap and backlog for the Consumer Banker reporting framework, prioritising features and driving iterative delivery of banker scorecards and network performance reporting in an agile environment.
- Developed and iterated portfolio financial reporting on a weekly cadence based on stakeholder feedback, replacing manual PowerPoint packs and saving the program hours of effort weekly.
- Integrated Generative AI (MS Copilot) to automate data lineage documentation across a large legacy codebase, eliminating est. 6 months of analyst effort and accelerating data governance outcomes.
- Led a unified data delivery approach and standards across five UNITE initiatives (~CHF 115m portfolio) supporting consolidation of legacy systems into the Digital Banker platform.
- Led cross-functional delivery team of 3 while also drawing on BA and DA talent pools, coordinating analytical resource across workstreams to accelerate data, reporting & governance outcomes.
Peter P.
Last position:
Consultant Strategy & Digital at Polynova AG
- Designed the growth and digital strategy for an EU distributor
- Established a differentiation strategy focusing on horizontal portfolio expansion, ESG and SG&A cost reduction using new digital sales and service channels
- Offered same-day logistic delivery for key customers, increasing customer satisfaction by 25%
Jakob F.
Last position:
Core Team Member at Jafa Consulting
- SME for operational processes, contract negotiation and product design for the implementation of a SaaS contact center solution & carrier services
- Definition of several operational processes, organizational setup, ITSM application integrations, creation of contract schedules and advising contract negotiation
- Scrum Master with agile tooling (processes & automation)
- Commercial manager to create business cases and closing the sales process
- Increasing impact, trusted relationship, and key team member within a short time
Philipp S.
Last position:
Equity Portfolio Manager - Digital Wealth Management at Interactive Brokers LLC
- Solely responsible for two portfolios totaling USD 1 million with an average monthly performance of 2%
- Responsible for the investment strategy, specializing in US equities and ETFs (exchanges: NASDAQ and NYSE)
- Market, trend, data, and technical chart analysis
- Risk management – diversification, daily/weekly risk mitigation measures (rebalancing) to ensure optimal portfolio profitability
Max M.
Last position:
Qualtrics CXM Solutions Expert at Freelancing
Support with the introduction and implementation of the Qualtrics XM platform in the consulting and service environment for customers, e.g. in the banking sector, focusing on data quality, parameterization, technical coordination, and implementation support
Technical validation of configurations, feedback flows, and reporting setups
Review and assurance of data quality (mapping, mandatory fields, regulatory-relevant fields)
Performance of UAT, functional tests, and data checks in collaboration with the department and IT
Coordination with stakeholders from consulting, service, compliance, IT, and product management
Clarification of technical requirements with the business side and derivation of adaptation requirements in the platform
Creation of documentation, test protocols, and quality-related artifacts
Support in the preparation of internal approvals and rollouts
Successful technical acceptance of the new feedback and reporting functionalities
Increase in data quality in the relevant fields (e.g., feedback classification, assignment to the consulting process)
Stable implementation of the platform in the consulting environment with clear handover to IT and specialist departments
Markus F.
Last position:
Logistics Expert/Coach at RAPID Technic AG
- Coaching, developing fundamentals and leading technical aspects in logistics transformation
- Extending SAP WM functionalities
- Efficiency measures in shuttle warehouse technology
- Setting up logistics operations reporting
- Comprehensive inventory planning and execution
- Preparing the technical and commercial foundations for cooperation with external logistics service providers
- Recommendations for the future process and organizational structure
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
Paul F.
Last position:
Controller / Business Partner at Migros AG
- Managed and optimized discount campaigns to boost sales
- Planned 2025 discount strategies to align with business goals
- Coordinated with key stakeholders, including category management, for campaign success
- Enhanced efficiency and profitability of discount campaigns at Migros Foods
Csaba K.
Last position:
ServiceNow Consultant at DXC
- Worked in mixed teams with several clients
- Performed requirement engineering, proposal and time estimation
- Developed ACLs, business rules, flows, workflows, catalog items, various scripts, UI actions, policies, scoped applications
- Customized mobile apps: Now Agent and Now Mobile
- Implemented integrations using the Integration Hub
- Coordinated continuously with clients during development
- Performed testing and helped clients with testing
- Deployed to production and applied main version upgrades and patches
- Managed CMDB, domain separation and asset management
- Integrated between instances at different clients
- Developed GlideScript: business rules, scripted REST endpoints, extension points, fix scripts, background scripts
Beat Z.
Last position:
SAP Test Manager at E.ON Grid Solutions GmbH
- Responsible for IT integration test and user acceptance test for SAP S/4 Hana and BDO BO Customer Financials Management
- Led the test team (business testers and IT testers)
- Resource planning and control within the test team
- Created test concepts and test plans
- Performed test risk analysis
- Coordinated test execution and defect tracking
- Ensured test progress
- Generated and visualized reports
- Summarized test reports and reported to management
- Prepared and conducted user acceptance tests
- Managed SIGMA and JIRA/Confluence at project level
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Statistics of experts using Business Intelligence
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years

Position duration
2.4 years

Positions per freelancer
12

Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence

Top industries
Professional Services, Banking and Finance, Information Technology

Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
86%
Master's degree or higher
64%
Doctorate
9%

Certifications per freelancer
4

Most common languages
German, English, French

Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Zurich using Business Intelligence
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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Business Intelligence 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 (76%)
- Banking and Finance (72%)
- Information Technology (68%)
- Telecommunication (40%)
- Education (36%)
- Manufacturing (36%)
- Retail (36%)
- Healthcare (32%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Turning data into decisions
Business Intelligence (BI) combines data collection, modelling, analysis and visualisation to help teams make informed decisions. Specialists build reporting environments that connect operational systems with trusted metrics, so leaders can understand performance, risks and opportunities without relying on disconnected spreadsheets.
What BI builds
BI work can support finance, sales, supply chain, customer service and executive reporting. Typical deliverables include:
- Interactive dashboards for operational and strategic decisions
- Data models with consistent definitions and business logic
- Automated reports and scheduled distribution
- KPI frameworks, trend analysis and self-service analytics
Tools and foundations
A strong BI setup may combine SQL databases, cloud warehouses, ETL or ELT pipelines and semantic models. Common ecosystems include Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Looker, Qlik, Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric and Azure services. The right specialist also understands data governance, access controls, performance and documentation.
When companies bring in experts
Companies often need freelance BI expertise during a reporting transformation, a merger, a migration to the cloud or a major dashboard rollout. Zurich teams may also seek specialists who can collaborate on-site or remotely and communicate clearly with international stakeholders. External support is useful when internal teams lack capacity or when reporting requirements are changing quickly.
Skills that make the difference
Strong professionals clarify the decisions a report must support before choosing a visualisation. They can translate business questions into data requirements, validate source quality and challenge inconsistent definitions. They also design dashboards for real use, not decoration, with sensible filters, clear ownership and maintainable models.
Measuring quality
Quality BI work is accurate, explainable and adopted by its intended users. A reliable specialist tests calculations against source systems, documents assumptions and protects sensitive information. They leave behind a structure that teams can extend, troubleshoot and govern after the engagement ends.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Business Intelligence.
Business Intelligence is used to turn data from business systems into reports, dashboards and analysis. Companies use it to monitor performance, identify trends, compare results and support decisions in areas such as finance, sales, operations and supply chain.
Business Intelligence usually focuses on repeatable reporting, trusted metrics and visibility into current or historical performance. Data analytics can be broader and more exploratory, including advanced modelling, forecasting and statistical investigation; many projects use both disciplines together.
A capable BI specialist often combines SQL, data modelling, ETL or ELT, dashboard design and stakeholder communication. Experience with cloud data warehouses, data governance, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau or Looker can also be important, depending on the existing environment.
The right level depends on the scope and risk of the work. A simple dashboard may need focused reporting expertise, while a company-wide model requires someone who can shape definitions, assess source systems, manage security and establish a maintainable delivery process.
Yes. Business Intelligence work is often suitable for remote collaboration when data access, documentation and stakeholder availability are well organised. Zurich companies may still prefer occasional on-site workshops, especially during discovery, metric definition or user adoption activities.
Ask for examples of dashboards and data models that resemble the intended use case, not just polished screenshots. A strong professional can explain their testing approach, source validation, security decisions and how they handled conflicting KPI definitions.
Power BI is a Microsoft product used for data preparation, modelling, visualisation and reporting. Business Intelligence is the wider discipline, which can also include Tableau, Looker, Qlik, SQL, data warehouses, governance and the processes used to turn analysis into decisions.
Clear English is often important for international teams, while German can help with local stakeholders and business documentation. Business Intelligence specialists should be able to explain metrics and limitations in plain language, regardless of the reporting tool or project location.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Business Intelligence in their recent projects is 127 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,019 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Business Intelligence in their recent projects, 86% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 64% hold at least a Master's degree, and 9% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Business Intelligence in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Business Intelligence in their recent projects are German (100%), English (96%), and French (40%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Business Intelligence in their recent projects are Professional Services (76%), Banking and Finance (72%), and Information Technology (68%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Business Intelligence in their recent projects are Information Technology (92%), Project Management (92%), and Business Intelligence (56%).
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