HGB Experts in Hamburg
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Ilka S.
Last position:
Interim Financial Accounting Manager at Eppendorf Group SE & Co. KG
- Financial accounting / general ledger
- VAT
- EC sales list reports
- Z4 reports
- Z5a reports
- Intercompany reconciliations
Dennis T.
Last position:
Head of Finance / Commercial Managing Director at Lotsenbüro für temporäre Bauten und mobile Lösungen GmbH
- Responsible for Finance, Insurance, and Legal, including 3 department heads
- Leading and managing day-to-day accounting
- Preparing and reporting monthly financial statements according to HGB and IFRS
- Corporate controlling including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Point of contact for external authorities, banks, tax advisors, and auditors
- Implementing group-wide processes at the corporate level
- Preparing annual financial statements according to HGB
- Supporting the annual audit
- Supporting special audits and due diligence projects at the group level
- Insourcing of accounting, including ERP implementation and department development
Olaf M.
Last position:
Interim Manager Head of Finance at Euromobil GmbH
- Bridging the Head of Finance position until it was filled again
- Use of SAP R/3
- Hybrid working model
- 10% English
Florian L.
Last position:
Interim Head of Transformation at TOMRA Systems ASA
- Strategic Transformation & Value Creation: Initiated and implemented a company-wide transformation program to establish a scalable, process-oriented organization. Focus on strategic agility, cost leadership and long-term financial resilience in a volatile market environment.
- Operational Excellence & Digitalization: Introduced digital management tools and automation initiatives to improve efficiency and speed up decision-making. Designed a modern operating model to promote data-driven leadership and transparency across the value chain.
- Finance, Controlling & Performance Management: Built an integrated finance and controlling framework with clear KPI structures to manage profitability, OPEX and cash flow. Developed a rolling forecast model and established robust reporting mechanisms as a basis for strategic decisions at the C-level.
- Working Capital, Liquidity Management & Treasury: Optimized working capital and managed the cash conversion cycle through targeted measures in inventory, receivables and payables management. Established an integrated treasury architecture for active liquidity planning and strengthening financial flexibility.
- Global Integration & ERP Transformation: Led the global harmonization of systems and processes by implementing a scalable ERP platform. Promoted synergies and transparency across borders to strengthen the global finance architecture.
- Growth Strategy, Efficiency Improvement & Executive Sparring: Responsible for designing and implementing group-wide initiatives for cost reduction, efficiency gains and sustainable growth, directly impacting EBITDA and overall financial performance. Worked closely on developing and executing investment strategies, resource allocation and transformation priorities to strengthen long-term competitiveness and return on capital.
Sven C.
Last position:
Interim Head of Controlling – Technology Management & Service Engineering at Nordex Energy SE & Co. KG
Controlling business partner for the central department managing complex quality projects in plant operations
Bridging vacancy: Operational leadership of the controlling team in Germany, Spain and India, knowledge transfer and onboarding of the new Head of Controlling
Year-end closing: Calculation and audit-ready documentation of various scenarios for provisions for impending losses and performance obligations
Process improvements: Increasing transparency of the monthly quality cost forecasts, partial automation of provision calculation with PowerQuery/PowerPivot
Nghia L.
Last position:
Interim Manager at Interim Manager (various projects)
- Financial controlling, IT controlling, support of a change process, implementation of new cost center and cost unit structures, adjustment of finance workflow, IT budget planning and budget tracking, CAPEX, OPEX (HGB, SAP, XFlow; trading group) (since 2024-09-01)
- Project controlling, contract controlling, project contribution margins, project accruals for monthly and quarterly closing, reporting, accounting (HGB, Datev; advertising agency group) (2024-06-01 to 2024-06-30)
- Financial controlling support in a group environment; vacancy cover, operational controlling, revenue accrual in the year-end closing, process optimization, support for new ERP implementation, introduction of new reporting (KPIs, cost center accounting, service charge allocations), support of a change process/restructuring/reorientation (IT services) (2022-01-01 to 2024-09-30)
- Financial controlling with focus on working capital, cash flow projection, SOX testing (US advertising agency group, shared service) (2023-11-01 to 2024-05-31)
- FP&A, financial modelling, balance sheet planning (Lucanet) in an international corporate environment (solar industry) (2023-09-01 to 2023-11-30)
- Vacancy cover, overall commercial responsibility; operational accounting (Datev), collaboration with external tax advisor/auditor, coordination with British parent company (advertising agency) (2023-04-01 to 2023-08-31)
- Support for the general ledger team in a service group (US GAAP, SAP, Lucanet); preparation of HGB financial statements, reconciliation and submission of VAT returns, accounts reconciliations, support during tax audit (US media group) (2023-01-01 to 2023-06-30)
- Operational commercial oversight; financial controlling, operational accounting (Datev, Datev Unternehmen Online), collaboration with external tax advisor/auditor (film production) (2021-04-01 to 2023-02-28)
- Planning and budgeting, introduction of KPIs; structuring of monthly profit and loss statements and advising the management (digital agency) (2021-03-01 to 2023-01-31)
- Inventory and concept development for product and project controlling as well as implementation (gaming agency) (2022-10-01 to 2022-12-31)
- Financial controlling and improvement of accounting processes, redefinition of KPIs/controlling (event agency) (2021-08-01 to 2022-12-31)
- Reporting, financial controlling, ERP system change (easyJob), process optimization, realignment of KPIs, operational accounting, ensuring a smooth document flow (advertising agency group) (2022-04-01 to 2022-10-31)
- Vacancy cover of operational controlling/project controlling; revenue accrual in monthly closing (IT service provider/digital agency in a group environment) (2021-06-01 to 2021-12-31)
- Software selection and implementation of ERP system with a focus on digital workflow/remote work, interface to Datev, Datev Unternehmen Online (design agency) (2021-03-01 to 2021-12-31)
Britt B.
Last position:
Head of Accounting at VET Group Germany
- Location: Hamburg, Germany and Copenhagen, Denmark
- Invoice recording and posting in SAP R/3
- Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and monthly financial statements
- Account reconciliation, including analysis and correction of errors, reversal of postings, and troubleshooting
- Software: SAP R/3, DK-GAAP
Karen H.
Last position:
Interim Senior Accountant at Element Materials Technology GmbH
- Traditional financial accounting under HGB & IFRS
- Preparation of monthly and annual financial statements
- Reporting
- ERP: Microsoft Dynamics D365
Bernd S.
Last position:
Report Reviewer at Hansa Partner GmbH
- Formal review according to accounting standards (e.g. IDW, HGB, IFRS)
- Arithmetic accuracy check
- Plausibility check of key figures (balance sheet, P&L, cash flow)
- Cross-reference and reconciliation check
- Consistency and completeness control
- Final editing (spelling and grammar)
Dirk B.
Last position:
Accounting Manager at Technology company in the sports sector
- Responsible for preparing annual HGB financial statements, including notes and management report
- Responsible for overall closing coordination
- Coordinating tax returns
Thilo N.
Last position:
Independent Management Consultant at Dr. Nolte IFRS Consulting
- Independent consultant in IFRS reporting and related financial topics
Dirk H.
Last position:
Controlling Consulting at JobRad GmbH
- Design of C-level reports
- Identification of key figures and creation of dashboards
Julius K.
Last position:
Management-Reporting Consultant at FinCrafts GmbH
- Budgeting, planning and forecasting/predictive analytics
- BU, project, sales, production and plant controlling
- Management reporting
- Conducting stakeholder analyses
- Determining provisions for year-end closing
- Conducting internal SAP, SAP BW and Office trainings
- Setting up accounts payable reporting
- ICP management for international subsidiaries
- Site restructuring and closure
- Supporting monthly and annual closing under HGB and IFRS
- Setting up new income statement structures
- Redesigning cost center structure including supporting the required adjustments and trainings
- Documenting and digitizing VAT advance return
- Calculating cash runway and burn rate
- Preparing and processing cash forecasting
- Controlling costs and investments via valued goods receipt and purchase liabilities
- Contributing to the implementation of SAP R/3
- Introducing SAP EC-PCA
- Redesigning an inventor compensation process
- Preparing the implementation of Dynamics 365 Business Central
- Setting up cost object accounting in MS Navision
- Maintaining and cleaning master data in various ERP systems including preparing for export/import
- Supporting due diligence in the context of capital increase
Janina E.
Last position:
Finance Project Manager at Schluckwerder GmbH
- Preparation of monthly and annual financial statements under HGB and IFRS in AS400 (Comarch)
- Reporting to the parent company in Ireland
- Further development of forecasting and budgeting
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Statistics of experts using HGB
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years (Germany: 24 years)
Position duration
2.4 years (Germany: 2.3 years)
Positions per freelancer
13 (Germany: 14)
Top business areas
Accounting, Finance, Audit
Top industries
Professional Services, Manufacturing, Retail
Certification focus areas
Accounting, Finance, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
75% (Germany: 79%)
Master's degree or higher
42% (Germany: 45%)
Doctorate
17% (Germany: 6%)
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg using HGB
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.
HGB 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 (93%)
- Manufacturing (57%)
- Retail (57%)
- Energy (50%)
- Banking and Finance (43%)
- Food and Beverage (43%)
- Information Technology (36%)
- Media and Entertainment (36%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
HGB in practice
HGB is the German Commercial Code, or Handelsgesetzbuch. Its accounting provisions define how companies prepare commercial annual financial statements, document transactions and present assets, liabilities, income and expenses. HGB work supports statutory reporting, management decisions and communication with banks, owners and auditors.
Reporting and statements
Experts apply HGB rules to the balance sheet, income statement, notes and management report. They assess recognition, valuation, provisions, receivables, inventories, equity and liabilities. They also help companies reconcile local books with group reporting or prepare HGB statements alongside IFRS reporting.
Systems and adjacent skills
HGB projects often connect accounting policy with finance systems and reporting tools:
- Configure or review SAP FI processes for HGB reporting
- Map DATEV workflows, accounts and document requirements
- Reconcile subledgers, general ledger data and consolidation inputs
- Align HGB reporting with IFRS, tax accounting and audit evidence
Professionals may also work with Excel, consolidation software, ERP migrations, internal controls and audit preparation.
When companies need support
Companies bring in freelance HGB specialists during year-end close, audits, ERP changes, acquisitions and finance transformations. External support is useful when a team must document a complex transaction, resolve reconciliation issues or establish a reliable reporting process without slowing daily operations. In Hamburg, this can include coordination with trading, logistics, maritime, manufacturing and service businesses.
What strong specialists deliver
Strong professionals translate legal accounting requirements into clear decisions, documented processes and usable system rules. They understand the difference between commercial, tax and management reporting, challenge inconsistent source data and explain valuation choices to finance and non-finance stakeholders. Good work leaves an audit trail that another team can maintain.
Working together in Hamburg
HGB assignments can be delivered remotely when documents, systems and review routines are accessible online. On-site work may help with close workshops, control walkthroughs, stakeholder interviews or ERP cutovers. For Hamburg teams, German-language communication is often important for statutory documentation, while English may be needed for group reporting and international coordination.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to HGB.
HGB is used to govern commercial accounting and statutory financial reporting in Germany. It shapes the balance sheet, income statement, notes, management report and many recognition and valuation decisions.
HGB is designed for German statutory accounts and follows principles such as prudence and creditor protection. IFRS is aimed at internationally comparable general-purpose reporting, so recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure can differ between the two frameworks.
A strong HGB specialist often combines commercial accounting with SAP FI, DATEV, Excel, consolidation, tax accounting and audit preparation. Knowledge of IFRS and internal controls is valuable when local reporting feeds a wider group process.
HGB expertise is useful for year-end close support, audit remediation, accounting policy work, ERP migrations and complex transactions. A specialist can also document processes, review account mappings or create a reliable bridge between local and group reporting.
The right HGB experience depends on the assignment rather than a fixed career duration. Routine close support may need solid operational accounting knowledge, while acquisitions, restructuring, valuations or policy decisions call for a specialist who has handled comparable complexity.
HGB work can often be completed remotely when the specialist has secure access to accounting records, reporting systems and review documentation. On-site collaboration in Hamburg can still be useful for close workshops, control reviews, stakeholder meetings or an ERP cutover.
For HGB assignments, German is often important because statutory documentation, accounting policies and audit correspondence are usually prepared in German. English may be equally relevant when the Hamburg team works with an international group or overseas stakeholders.
Look for HGB professionals who explain accounting conclusions clearly, distinguish commercial from tax reporting and provide traceable documentation. Ask how they handle reconciliations, audit questions, system data and disagreements over recognition or valuation.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used HGB in their recent projects is 112 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 900 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used HGB in their recent projects, 75% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 42% hold at least a Master's degree, and 17% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used HGB 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 Hamburg, Germany who have used HGB in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used HGB in their recent projects are Professional Services (93%), Manufacturing (57%), and Retail (57%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used HGB in their recent projects are Accounting (100%), Finance (100%), and Audit (64%).
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