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Jürgen K.
Last position:
Interim Management / Company Succession – Process Analysis & Stakeholder Management
As part of preparing and providing operational support for a company succession:
- Company analysis: Analysis of the overall economic, organizational and structural situation (current status, strengths/weaknesses, potential risks)
- Process analysis: Recording and documentation of all relevant business processes (BPMN, UML) in the areas of management, finance, purchasing, sales and operations
- Process optimization: Identification of weaknesses and inefficiencies, development and operational implementation of improvement measures
- Stakeholder management: Identification and analysis of all relevant internal and external stakeholders; structured communication and coordination with former and future owners, shareholders and employees
- Change management: Supporting employees and management throughout the handover process; building acceptance and trust among all parties involved
- Governance & documentation: Preparation and handover of structured operating manuals, process documentation and an organizational manual for the new business owner
- Risk & weakness analysis: Assessment of operational and strategic risks in the handover process and development of recommendations for action
- Operational support: Interim assumption of management responsibilities; ensuring business continuity during the transition phase
Cathy A.
Last position:
CFO - Head of Commercial Operations at Real estate trading company (group)
CFO | Head of Finance | Corporate Finance Experienced finance manager with extensive expertise in group accounting, corporate finance, and business management. Long-standing responsibility for complex financial structures and corporate groups with 17 entities. Solid experience in HGB financial statements, real estate refinancing, investor and bank communications, liquidity management, and developing integrated reporting and KPI systems. Also brings leadership experience, M&A/PMI practice, and a strong track record of improving commercial processes and organizational structures.
Competency profile – Finance, Corporate Finance & Business Management
- CFO responsibility and commercial business leadership
- Holistic responsibility for and management of finance functions
- Strategic and operational advice to management
- Commercial management of company and group structures
- Analysis of business performance and development of recommendations
- Assessment of financial risks and development of appropriate measures
- Entrepreneurial thinking and business decision support
- Management sparring partner on financial and organizational matters
- Group accounting and accounting
- Responsibility for the finance and accounting function of a corporate group with multiple entities
- Preparation of annual financial statements under HGB
- Preparation and consolidation of consolidated financial statements
- Handling and reconciliation of intercompany matters
- Coordination of auditors and tax advisors
- Ensuring accurate and timely financial statements
- Analysis and assessment of profit and loss statements
- Optimization and standardization of accounting processes
- Corporate finance and real estate financing
- Structuring and implementing large-scale real estate refinancing
- Designing and supporting traditional bank financing
- Managing and monitoring existing financing structures
- Preparation and management of project-specific investor reporting
- Communication with banks and investors and preparation for negotiations
- Profitability assessments and business case calculations
- Controlling, reporting, and financial performance management
- Design and implementation of standardized reporting and planning systems
- Development, definition, and ongoing improvement of meaningful KPI systems
- Conducting plan-versus-actual and variance analyses
- Analysis of earnings, cost, and liquidity drivers
- Preparation of management reporting and decision-making materials
- Assessment of company performance and profitability
- Linking financial metrics to operational and strategic business management
- Liquidity management and financial planning
- Preparation and management of liquidity plans
- Monitoring and ensuring the ability to meet payment obligations
- Planning short-, medium-, and long-term financing needs
- Managing capital requirements and financing structures
- Assessment of liquidity risks and development of appropriate measures
- M&A and post-merger integration
- Participation in and support for business sales
- Involvement in the integration and merger of entities
- Coordination of commercial and organizational interfaces
- Integration and alignment of finance and accounting structures
- Adjustment of group-wide reporting and planning processes
- Support for intercompany reconciliations and process harmonization
- Support for realizing synergies
- Leadership and human resources management
- Professional and disciplinary leadership of employees
- Leadership and organization of a team of five employees
- Management and development of employees and areas of responsibility
- Advising management on personnel decisions
- Involvement in hiring, dismissals, and resolving employee conflicts
- Assessment of employment law matters based on intermediate-level knowledge
- Responsibility for digital personnel records
- Process management and digitalization
- Analysis, optimization, and standardization of commercial processes
- Design and implementation of workflow-based structures
- Digitalization of finance and administrative processes
- Introduction and development of digital workflows
- Use and optimization of digital and AI-supported tools
- Improving transparency, efficiency, and process quality
- Development of organizational and administrative structures
- Stakeholder and interface management
- Management and coordination of external stakeholders
- Collaboration with banks, investors, and financing partners
- Communication and coordination with auditors and tax advisors
- Coordination of internal departments and external service providers
- Ensuring transparent, quality-focused, and timely reporting
- Confident communication at executive and management level
- Personal and professional competencies
- Strong entrepreneurial and analytical thinking
- Structured, self-reliant, and solution-oriented approach to work
- Strong numerical aptitude and understanding of business relationships
- Strategic outlook combined with strong operational execution
- Strong organizational and process management skills
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Experience working with complex company and group structures
Katarzyna G.
Last position:
Interim Financial Accountant / Accounts Payable at Consulting for an alcoholic beverage manufacturer
- Supported monthly and annual closing activities
- Checked incoming invoices for formal and factual accuracy
- Posted incoming invoices
- Contact person for internal departments on accounting matters
- Created and maintained vendor master data
- Processed open items
- Took on additional accounting-related special tasks
- Managed the functional mailbox
- Performed payment runs
Training and knowledge transfer – Accounts Payable:
In addition to the tasks above, I was responsible for training and transferring knowledge to 8 employees of an external service provider in India who took over the accounts payable activities:
- Conducted structured training and practical guidance throughout the accounts payable process
- Trained employees in checking and posting incoming invoices, including formal and factual checks
- Taught vendor master data maintenance, open-item processing and payment runs
- Trained employees in using the functional mailbox and communicating effectively with internal departments
- Explained accounting procedures, controls and company-specific accounts payable requirements
- Conducted “Training on the Job” using practical posting cases and real business transactions
- Supported the team in independently carrying out accounts payable processes and resolving accounting questions
- Checked the quality and accuracy of work results and provided continuous feedback and coaching
- Supported the transfer of accounts payable processes to the external service provider and ensured structured knowledge transfer and an orderly handover
- Supported a smooth transition by documenting processes, clarifying responsibilities and ensuring consistent application of accounting requirements
Software: JDE, ELO, SAP Concur
Robert K.
Last position:
Interim Manager | Group Manager in the IT Operations & Digitalization division „Databases, Operations & Support" (DOS) at Landwirtschaftliche RentenBank
- Functional management and further development of a team of 28 IT employees (internal & external) in the areas of HelpDesk / HelpLine, RHEL (Red Hat), MUREX (trading system & applications), SAP basic operations
- Management of external service providers (including FI-TS for SAP basic operations)
- Personnel, resource and budget planning for the IT department and projects
- Introduction and establishment of regular communication formats (regular meetings, team and cross-departmental meetings)
- Ensuring application operations in a hybrid environment (Windows / Linux with database and web/application servers)
- Support for transformation projects to modernize the application landscape (e.g. DevOps approaches)
- Building and introducing digital IT procurement for hardware & software (e.g. with DELL)
- Development and management of the „IT Operations DOS" department based on the company strategy
- Preparation of management reports & decision papers on IT projects, optimization potential and automation opportunities
- Representing the department in Rentenbank committees and ensuring regulatory compliance (BaFin §44, DSGVO, BSI, MaRisk)
Philipp H.
Last position:
Managing Director at Vishnu Artists GmbH
- Managing Director of Vishnu Artists GmbH in Berlin (since 01/2025, together with Benedikt Irsch).
- Responsible for the company's finance, planning and reporting; working with DATEV.
- Reporting with Power BI as well as planning and analysis models in Excel as a basis for management decisions.
- Selection, development and implementation of AI-supported tools in the company, including Flow Compass.
- Co-host of the Vishnu AI Freelancer Meetup, which takes place every four weeks on Miro; exchange about the practical use of AI applications in coaching and facilitation.
Navin H.
Last position:
Interim Recruiting Manager at Opmobility
- Business area: Automotive / Exteriors
- Responsible recruiter for all plant areas (Technicians, Operators, Engineers - Blue and White Collar)
- Supporting central Talent Acquisition with manager and back-office positions
- IT/HR systems: Successfactors, SAP HCM
- Preparing reports on recruiting activities and maintaining and customizing the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
- Conducting telephone and virtual interviews for an initial assessment of candidates
- Preparing and publishing job advertisements on internal and external platforms to attract candidates
- Supporting candidates from the application process through contract preparation
- Actively approaching and attracting candidates via various business platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow)
- Supporting department heads in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
- Employer branding and personnel marketing
- Advising HR management on all matters relating to the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
- Reviewing and evaluating applications as well as organizing and moderating interviews with the departments
Anton E.
Last position:
HGB Accountant and Consultant at Eurostyle Systems Würzburg GmbH
- Processing of a five-month backlog of incoming documents;
- Clarification of residual items and overdue open items;
- Review, reconciliation and clarification of accounting matters;
- Analysis of existing workflows and implementation of process improvements;
- Processing of accounting transactions in SAP FI and MM
Mubashar A.
Last position:
External Consultant Group Finance at Verve Group Europe GmbH
Reporting to the Head of Group Accounting / VP Finance.
- Preparing and monitoring weekly cash flow forecasts for four entities
- Handling VAT matters with the tax authorities
- Submitting monthly VAT returns
- Leading the team during the annual audit conducted by Deloitte
- Preparing and analysing monthly financial statements (under HGB and IFRS) for four entities
- Compiling annual financial statements—including management reports and notes—for the auditors
- Conducting segment analyses and associated reporting
Janine S.
Last position:
Virtual Executive Assistant / Business Administration at TBN – Technische Beratung
- Managing the operational back office
- Handling proposals and invoicing
- Supporting pre-accounting tasks
- Coordinating appointments and operational meetings
- Coordinating between management, clients and external partners
- Organizing administrative day-to-day processes
Taking over operational back-office tasks significantly reduces the workload of executive management. Administrative processes run in a more structured, reliable and efficient way, freeing up more time for clients, projects and business decisions.
Helmut G.
Last position:
(Interim) CFO at Eutecma
Asset of GPP (Private Equity)
- B2B, Provider of cooled packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical industry
- €20m in revenue, 50 employees, 2 locations
Responsibilities:
- Responsibility for all commercial and financial activities
- Establishment of a finance and reporting structure
- Carve-Out / Post-closing transition management
Achievements:
- Preparation of investor reporting package (sales, financials, cash) using Power BI
- Development of a sales funnel
- Business process redesigns and implementation of regular business reviews
Maike K.
Last position:
Communications Manager at DATEV eG
External communications, stakeholder and project management for the introduction of the new DGP business platform myDATEV (SaaS/Cloud)
Krisztina T.
Last position:
Head of Finance and Accounting at Segula Technology Services GmbH
- Led a 16-person finance and accounting organization during a restructuring phase; strengthened closing discipline, financial control, cash transparency and accountability.
- Supported cost programs with approximately €2 Mio. in annual savings; established regular KPI reviews for P&L, working capital, POC and cash topics.
- Responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual closing under HGB/IFRS, management/group reporting, audit, tax and GoBD compliance.
- Finance automation with clear business benefits: 13-week liquidity planning, cash flow reporting, P&L versus plan, variance analysis and bank reconciliation; reduced manual work by 40–60 %.
- Improved accounts payable processes through OCR-supported invoice processing and three-way matching with exception handling.
- Sparring partner to management on restructuring, liquidity, working capital, risks and process simplification.
Maureen S.
Last position:
Remote HR Consulting | HR Operations | Recruiting at Mindful HR
- Independent HR consulting with a focus on remote and project-based collaboration
- Support across HR Business Partnering, HR Operations and Recruiting
- Advice and support on operational HR topics throughout the employee lifecycle
- Support for managers with people-related and HR matters
- Flexible, pragmatic support for companies and HR teams requiring additional capacity
- Conceptualisation and implementation of digital brand presences, including the development and launch of two websites within a short timeframe using AI-supported tools – from structure and content to implementation and publication
Manfred P.
Last position:
Senior IT Project Manager EfA / OZG Online Services at Senatskanzlei ITD Hamburg, Dataport, Police Hamburg
The online service "Special Use of Streets and No-Parking Zone" was in a partially completed state. The following tasks had to be carried out to reach final completion:
- Preparation of an expert report on the status of the online service, and recommendations for action
- Ensuring that all LEIKAS to be used are available (service catalog / service descriptions of the authorities)
- Creating and aligning concepts for complex IT projects (business/IT concepts, architecture, interfaces, roadmaps)
- Requirements management
- Multi-project management with 3 stakeholders (Police, Dataport, development company)
- Determining resource needs
- Coordination to identify technical requirements through the IT architects
- Creating use cases and test cases
- Creating action items
- Managing external IT service providers
- Coordination and management of all activities
- Conflict resolution / business mediation
- User Acceptance Test (UAT) and acceptance by Hamburg Police (Traffic Directorate, Policy Department, Central Road Traffic Authority)
Technical environment: .NET, EfA minimum requirements, Leikas, Administrative Procedure Act (VwVfG), HWG (Hamburg Roads Act), Atlassian Jira, Confluence, MS Office
Peter M.
Last position:
Managing Partner without operational responsibilities at pt plus GmbH & Co. KG
- Full-service marketing agency for global technology groups
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Statistics of experts using DATEV
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
2.3 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Finance, Accounting, Project Management
Top industries
Professional Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
77%
Master's degree or higher
47%
Doctorate
3%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
95%
Based on our profile pool as of 5 Nov 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology 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 of experts using DATEV
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 5 Nov 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
DATEV 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 (78%)
- Information Technology (64%)
- Manufacturing (58%)
- Banking and Finance (45%)
- Automotive (37%)
- Healthcare (37%)
- Retail (36%)
- Food and Beverage (31%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What DATEV covers
DATEV is a German software and service ecosystem for tax, accounting, payroll and business administration. Companies use products such as DATEV Kanzlei-Rechnungswesen, Unternehmen online and LODAS to process financial records, payroll data, documents and reporting. The platform is closely tied to regulated tax workflows and collaboration between companies and tax practices.
Core products
DATEV work often spans several connected applications rather than one isolated tool. Experts may configure:
- Kanzlei-Rechnungswesen for bookkeeping, financial statements and tax-related processes
- Unternehmen online for digital receipts, payments and shared accounting workflows
- LODAS for payroll processing and payroll data exchange
- Belege online, document management and electronic approvals
- DATEV APIs, data services and secure exports for connected systems
Integration skills
Strong DATEV specialists understand how financial data moves between ERP, payroll, banking and tax processes. They work with imports, exports, account mappings, master data, permissions and reconciliation rules. Depending on the environment, adjacent skills include SQL, XML, REST interfaces, identity management, document workflows and German accounting processes. Knowledge of DATEV Unternehmen online and the DATEV data formats is often essential for reliable handovers.
When companies hire
Companies bring in freelance DATEV expertise during system changes, accounting process redesigns, payroll transitions and integrations with existing business software. Specialists can clean up master data, standardize booking rules, migrate documents, document operating procedures and resolve failed imports. They are also useful when internal teams need temporary support during reporting cycles, audits or organizational changes.
Quality signals
A capable DATEV expert starts by mapping the company’s accounting, payroll and approval processes before changing settings. They distinguish configuration issues from incorrect source data and test imports, postings, permissions and exports with representative cases. Look for clear documentation, careful handling of sensitive financial information and practical experience with the exact DATEV products in scope. Familiarity with tax practice collaboration is a strong advantage.
Collaboration and delivery
DATEV work can often be delivered remotely when secure access, clear responsibilities and reliable communication are available. On-site work may help with document flows, payroll handovers or workshops involving several departments. Typical deliverables include a configured DATEV environment, validated interfaces, cleaned master data, migration records, process documentation and training for the people who use the system each day.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about DATEV, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
DATEV is used for bookkeeping, financial reporting, payroll, tax-related data exchange and digital document processing. Its products support workflows between companies, accounting teams and tax practices, with tools such as Kanzlei-Rechnungswesen, Unternehmen online and LODAS.
DATEV is built around German accounting, payroll and tax workflows, while general accounting products may focus more on business finance or international operations. The right choice depends on reporting obligations, collaboration with tax practices, required integrations and the company’s existing processes.
A strong DATEV freelancer often understands bookkeeping processes, payroll data, German accounting practice, document management and data protection. Integration work may also require SQL, XML, REST interfaces, ERP systems, banking connections and structured import or export formats.
The required depth depends on the work. A simple workflow adjustment may need focused product knowledge, while a migration, payroll transition or multi-system integration calls for an experienced DATEV specialist who can test data, manage dependencies and document the result.
Yes, many DATEV tasks can be completed remotely through controlled access, shared documentation and scheduled reviews. On-site collaboration can still be useful for workshops, process discovery, payroll handovers or projects involving confidential records and several departments.
Before engaging a DATEV freelancer, define the products involved, access levels, data flows and approval responsibilities. Use the least access needed, agree on secure transfer procedures and require clear records of configuration changes, tests and handover steps.
Good DATEV work is traceable, tested and aligned with the company’s real accounting or payroll process. Ask for a clear discovery approach, product-specific examples, test cases, reconciliation checks and documentation that another qualified person can follow.
Freelance assignments often involve DATEV Kanzlei-Rechnungswesen, Unternehmen online, LODAS, Belege online and related data services. The relevant combination depends on whether the project concerns bookkeeping, payroll, document capture, reporting or integration with another business system.
The average hourly rate of freelancers who have used DATEV in their recent projects is 107 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 857 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers who have used DATEV in their recent projects, 77% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 47% hold at least a Master's degree, and 3% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers who have used DATEV in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers who have used DATEV in their recent projects are German (100%), English (95%), and French (24%).
The most common industries among freelancers who have used DATEV in their recent projects are Professional Services (78%), Information Technology (64%), and Manufacturing (58%).
The most common business areas among freelancers who have used DATEV in their recent projects are Finance (76%), Accounting (72%), and Project Management (67%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used DATEV
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home all over Germany — available on-site in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and every major business hub, or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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Nuremberg In Austria our freelancers and interim experts support companies from Vienna to Graz — on-site where your project needs them, or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
Vienna Graz Across Switzerland our specialists are active in Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Bern — working on-site or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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