CSRD Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used CSRD
Jörg K.
Last position:
Interim Project Manager at Rubix Holding Deutschland GmbH
- Rubix is Europe’s largest supplier of industrial parts and maintenance solutions (approx. 3 bn € turnover, private equity owned). Reported to the COO of the DACH subsidiary, leading a major restructuring project.
- Project Governance: Established robust governance structures (project charter, governance plan, communication structures), ensuring transparency and executive alignment.
- Logistics Restructuring: Consolidated multiple distribution centers into two central hubs, optimizing cost efficiency and service levels.
- Team Leadership: Directed a core team of 9, guiding planning and execution in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
- Project Planning: Developed and validated a comprehensive project plan, translating high-level milestones into actionable work packages.
- Risk Management: Implemented risk register and root-cause analysis to proactively mitigate project risks.
- C-level Reporting: Presented project status and recommendations to the Steering Committee (CEO and executive board).
- Stakeholder Management: Managed alignment and engagement with diverse stakeholders in a private equity context.
- Budget Oversight: Managed a project budget exceeding 3 million €.
- Effective project governance and clear communication are essential for stakeholder alignment and successful transformation.
Loretta A.
Last position:
Master Thesis Student at Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR), Institut für Future Fuels
- Managed end-to-end data workflows for LCA and carbon footprint assessments, including data collection, validation, structuring, and LCI modeling for metal alloys, ensuring high data quality and traceability.
- Developed a basic Excel automation tool to simplify carbon footprint calculations of metal alloys, replacing repetitive modelling in the software that previously took several hours.
- Communicated environmental impact results through quantitative analysis, visualizations and reports to support the broader project strategy.
- Performed environmental hotspot and scenario analysis to identify key impact drivers and assess opportunities for emissions reduction.
Juliana W.
Last position:
Sustainability Consultant for SMEs at Freelancer
- I help SMEs get VSME/VS-ready before their biggest customers come asking.
- Tailored SME Readiness Assessment and Implementation Road Map
Daryoosh D.
Last position:
FP&A Data & AI Architect at Epta Group
Scope: Embedded as FP&A Data & AI Architect within the Finance function of a major European refrigeration manufacturer, leading the transformation of manual, fragmented financial reporting into an automated, governance-driven intelligence platform. Driving the shift from Excel-based controlling to structured data architecture, Power BI analytics, and AI-assisted financial operations.
Financial Data Integrity & ERP Governance
- Initiated and led GL vs. subledger reconciliation investigations, identifying and resolving structural mismatches between General Ledger and subledger data that had gone undetected prior to engagement
- Conducted asset analysis to identify items missing from General Ledger postings, surfacing gaps in fixed asset tracking and period-end completeness
- Validated SAP reports, establishing baseline data quality standards for Finance team consumption
- Established systematic SAP data validation framework ensuring ongoing integrity between ERP postings and downstream reporting outputs
Finance Reporting Transformation
- Designed and implemented a structured Transformation Project approach for converting manual Finance reports into fully automated processes
- Created and owns the Data Reporting Audit Log; a centralized tracking system capturing report owners, stakeholders, data sources, manual effort estimates, and automation opportunity scores across the Finance function
- Mapped the full reporting landscape identifying quick-win automation targets and strategic Power BI migration candidates
- Actively reducing manual Excel and PowerPoint dependency across FP&A workflows; replacing point-in-time snapshots with live, governed data models
Power BI & Analytics Enablement
- Introduced and presented Power BI as the strategic reporting platform to Finance leadership, building internal buy-in for the BI transformation roadmap
- Designed initial Power BI architecture aligned with SAP, Salesforce and Oracle data structures and FP&A reporting requirements
- Established report ownership, governance documentation, and data lineage standards enabling sustainable self-service analytics across the Finance team
Transformation Infrastructure & Collaboration
- Configured and deployed Jira as the transformation project management hub, establishing structured sprint workflows, backlog management, and progress visibility for Finance IT initiatives
- Proposed and initiated a dedicated FP&A Communication & Transformation Hub, a structured cross-functional forum aligning Finance, IT, and business stakeholders around the reporting transformation roadmap
- Positioned the Finance function as an active driver of data governance and digital transformation within the broader organization
Outcomes
- GL/subledger reconciliation gaps identified and investigation framework established within first two weeks of engagement
- Data Reporting Audit Log deployed; first structured inventory of Finance reporting landscape in company history
- Power BI transformation roadmap presented and approved by Finance leadership
- Jira-based project governance live; Finance transformation now tracked with full sprint visibility
Technologies: SAP FI/CO · Power BI · DAX · SQL · Excel (advanced) · Power Query (M) · Power Automate · VBA · Jira · Microsoft 365 · SharePoint · Salesforce (Sales Data) · Oracle HCM · Python
Nina D.
Last position:
Head of ESG, Internal Audit and Risk Management at BIKE24
(parallel to freelance work)
- Setup and leadership of ESG, Internal Audit, and Risk Management for a listed company
- Setup and leadership of a CSRD / EU Taxonomy project including sustainability reporting
- Analysis and implementation of all relevant ESG product compliance regulations, including the introduction of ESG software
- Introduction of enterprise risk management and an internal audit system
Dr Stefan N.
Last position:
Independent Consultant
- Intended break
- Lecturing at universities
- Mentoring
- Social engagement
- Coaching education
- Founding of research institute “Center For Impactful Organization Design (CIOD)”
Sven L.
Last position:
Project Controller at Iqony
- Acting as project controller for the STEAM sub-project within Iqony's long-term modernisation programme for an industrial water demineralisation plant at the BP refinery site in Gelsenkirchen-Scholven alongside the parallel WATER sub-project
- Managing cost control, SAP PS data integrity and project tracking in a challenging data environment
Franz F.
Last position:
Interim Commercial Director at KYOCERA AVX Components (Automation) GmbH
assumed commercial management for three companies at the site
monthly reporting to the US parent company (US GAAP)
timely submission of all filings (VAT returns, statistics)
weekly forecasting and production progress
preparation of the 2024 and 2025 annual financial statements (HGB + IFRS)
completion of the 2024 financial statements with tax returns (PwC)
completion of the 2027 budget planning
project controlling
point of contact for tax advisors and auditors
further development of processes and tools
timely submission of various reports in a complex group structure
resolution of tax issues
stabilization of administrative processes
re-motivation of employees despite short-time work
Peter M.
Last position:
Managing Partner without operational duties at pt plus GmbH & Co. KG
- full-service marketing agency for global technology companies
Björn B.
Last position:
Strategic Advisor at Freelance
- Full strategy development process (diagnosis → priorities → KPIs → roadmap)
- Market & competitor intelligence (opportunity sizing, positioning, where to win)
- Innovation management process (build innovation funnel: idea creation → evaluation → experiments → scaling)
- Carbon accounting + decarbonisation strategy (Set baseline (CCF/PCF) → identify hotspots → reduction roadmap)
- Sustainability strategy + reporting support (CSRD/CBAM; turning reporting into business value)
Yenal Y.
Last position:
Shiny R Development at RadixITS Gbr
- Implementation and mapping of regulatory requirements (CSRD, ESRS) in Shiny dashboards and backend functions
- Design and development of data-driven modules in Shiny incl. ESG metrics and reporting templates
- Integration of data sources (SQL, SAP HANA, APIs, CSV/Excel) via DBI, odbc, httr and readr
- Creation of interactive visualizations with plotly, highcharter and DT (DataTables)
Christian S.
Last position:
Operation Manager at Xerof
- Working within a Swiss-regulated Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) offering institutional-grade crypto-fiat financial solutions
- Contributed to on-/off-ramp infrastructure enabling clients to convert between cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies
- Supported the rollout of Web3 payments & third-party payment services to streamline crypto operations for businesses
- Engaged with AML/KYC / regulatory compliance to ensure operations met Swiss regulatory standards
- Assisted in product development or deployment for crypto-backed real estate / luxury goods transactions
- Collaborated with institutional and high-net-worth clients to tailor crypto / financial services offerings
- Bridged traditional banking and Web3 by reducing frictions in fiat-crypto transactions
Thomas W.
Last position:
Interim CFO at Swiss E-Mobility Group Interim-CFO (Schweiz) AG
- Interim CFO for Swiss E-Mobility Group AG and GO Cooperation AG
- Oversight of subsidiaries in Germany and Austria
Julia G.
Last position:
Negotiation Coach at ResultPlus, management consulting
- Providing bespoke 1:1 and group negotiation coaching to participants of the ResultPlus TopPerformer Negotiation Master Class (including AI for better negotiations)
Harald B.
Last position:
Managing Partner at M&H Advisory and Investments GmbH
- Leading transformations, restructurings, and ESG/impact strategies for corporates, private equity, venture capital, and scale-ups.
- Advising boards and top management on business model innovation, organizational development, and high-impact growth, digital, and sustainability initiatives.
- Developing and implementing value creation and due diligence roadmaps, and reporting strategies per CSRD/SFDR.
- Coaching leadership teams and founders, fostering resilient high-performance cultures.
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Statistics of experts using CSRD
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
2.6 years
Positions per freelancer
10
Top business areas
Project Management, Strategy, Sustainability Management
Top industries
Professional Services, Energy, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Sustainability Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
93%
Master's degree or higher
75%
Doctorate
18%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
97%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using CSRD
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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
CSRD 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 (88%)
- Energy (50%)
- Information Technology (50%)
- Manufacturing (47%)
- Banking and Finance (38%)
- Automotive (34%)
- Food and Beverage (25%)
- Retail (25%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Framework
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive sets binding sustainability reporting standards across the European Union. Organizations must disclose detailed non-financial information alongside financial statements. Compliance requires rigorous governance, cross-functional accountability, and audit-ready disclosures that meet stringent statutory demands.
ESRS Alignment and Core Workstreams
Adhering to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards involves measurable operational streams:
- Conducting double materiality assessments across impact and financial dimensions
- Defining quantitative metrics across environmental, social, and governance standards
- Establishing auditable data collection workflows across international supply chains
- Preparing digital tagging via European Single Electronic Format taxonomies
Enterprise Tooling and Data Infrastructure
Reporting relies on modern ESG data architectures and disclosure management software. Platforms such as SAP Sustainability Control Tower, Workiva, Sweep, and Microsoft Sustainability Manager integrate with enterprise ERP systems. Specialists build transparent calculations for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions aligned with the GHG Protocol.
Business Need for External Expertise in Germany
Companies in Germany, especially Mittelstand manufacturers and export-driven corporations, face direct statutory deadlines alongside customer supply chain questionnaires. Internal teams often lack bandwidth for detailed ESRS gap analyses. External specialists accelerate implementation, set up internal controls, and coordinate seamlessly with statutory auditors.
Technical and Operational Deliverables
Specialists produce concrete governance artifacts that withstand third-party limited and reasonable assurance audits. Typical outputs include double materiality scorecards, ESRS datapoint catalogs, structured carbon accounting pipelines, and board-ready management commentary embedded within the annual management report.
Hallmarks of Strong Sustainability Specialists
Top specialists combine deep knowledge of EU regulations with hands-on systems literacy. They interpret sector-agnostic and sector-specific standards accurately, collaborate effectively with finance and operations departments, and build durable reporting pipelines rather than isolated spreadsheet solutions.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with CSRD? These answers cover the essentials.
A CSRD specialist guides organizations through the requirements of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. They perform double materiality assessments, map disclosures to European Sustainability Reporting Standards, and establish auditable data collection systems across operations.
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive substantially expands upon the Non-Financial Reporting Directive by mandating far more detailed metrics, double materiality, and mandatory third-party assurance. It also brings many more medium-sized and large enterprises into statutory scope.
Strong candidates combine regulatory literacy with proficiency in ESG data software like Workiva, SAP Sustainability Control Tower, or specialized carbon accounting platforms. Delivering on CSRD mandates also requires a strong grasp of the GHG Protocol and financial reporting controls.
Most analytical, mapping, and data validation work for CSRD can be completed remotely. However, interviews for double materiality assessments and workshops with site controllers across Germany often benefit from hybrid presence and fluent German language proficiency.
An effective professional establishes audit trails and formal documentation that satisfy independent assurance providers. When implementing CSRD, they ensure every reported datapoint has clear source evidence, documented methodology, and verifiable internal control checks.
Preparing an enterprise for its initial CSRD disclosure typically spans several months. The timeline covers double materiality assessment, gap analysis against individual topical standards, systems integration, and mock audit reviews ahead of formal reporting.
Seasoned professionals focusing on CSRD treat non-financial disclosures with the rigor of statutory accounting. Rather than providing broad ESG policy advice, they build repeatable data workflows, handle technical taxonomy tagging, and ensure strict alignment with European standards.
German manufacturing and industrial supply chains face intense scrutiny from downstream partners and domestic regulators. Engaging external specialists for CSRD helps industrial groups establish dependable carbon and workforce reporting without pulling internal accounting teams away from operational duties.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used CSRD in their recent projects is 132 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,058 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used CSRD in their recent projects, 93% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 75% hold at least a Master's degree, and 18% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used CSRD in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used CSRD in their recent projects are German (100%), English (97%), and French (28%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used CSRD in their recent projects are Professional Services (88%), Energy (50%), and Information Technology (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used CSRD in their recent projects are Project Management (75%), Strategy (69%), and Sustainability Management (63%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used CSRD
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