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Thomas P.
Last position:
Change Manager / AI-driven Finance Transformation at Agrana
Organizational Change Management for the strategic setup of a hybrid GBS rollout as part of a global, AI-driven Finance Transformation. End-to-end management of the OCM architecture in a highly complex on-, near-, and offshore partner setup [IN, PL, RO]. Successful completion of Phase 1 (Initial Strategy) and strategic pausing by the Executive Board after the early disclosure of critical vendor-side OPEX risks
Systemic Baseline Assessment & Stakeholder Diagnostics: Evaluation of the global organization and analysis of the process landscape across 21 countries [AT, DE, CH, FR, UK, SI, RO, UA, RU, US, CD, CN, AR, MX, ZA, IN, JP] to precisely determine change requirements
Architecting the OCM Strategy & Master Roadmap: Independent development of a comprehensive, AI-centered Change Roadmap for end-to-end management of all change initiatives across every project phase
Data Quality & AI Agent Risk Mitigation: Auditing of Process Data Repositories (Celonis analysis); prevention of the ingestion of 58% synthetic training data to safeguard AI model reliability amid geopolitical supply chain tensions
GBS Vendor BAFO Triage & Contractual Commitment: Critical review of Tier-1 vendor pitches and contractual commitment to a reduced Non-STP rate (from 7% to 4%) to avoid extreme manual rework with a planned FTE reduction (-63%)
Executive Enablement & Board Alignment: Design of the GBS Transformation Executive Board Deck to strategically enable C-level executives and transparently present completely overlooked AI tokenization costs
Targeted Change Communications & Engagement: Design and development of audience-specific communication measures to align the highly diverse, globally distributed stakeholder network
Adoption Velocity & Resistance Measurement: Engineering of quantitative measurement tools (Pulse Check Survey) using Behavioral Dyads to identify resistance based on data and ensure sustainable success measurement
Results:
- Avoidance of disruptive misallocations: Stopping the ingestion of 58% synthetic AI-agent training data after discovering only 42% compatibility with existing processes, preventing critical GBS cascade errors
- Significant OPEX & effort reduction: Reduction of the Non-STP rate in Tier-1 vendor BAFOs from 7% to 4% alongside an impending 63% Finance-FTE reduction; avoidance of thousands of time-consuming manual correction processes
- 100% Delivery of the OCM architecture & ROI protection: Delivery of all OCM artifacts (Change Roadmap, Comms Plan, Executive Board Deck, Pulse Check Survey) and protection of ROI by identifying incalculable LLM runtime token costs
Garrett T.
Last position:
Transformation Advisor for SAP at Garrett Tedeman, CPA LLC
Independent practice serving clients in SAC-P and AI-enabled FP&A transformation, including financial model development for PE firm engagements, data cleansing with PowerQuery, workflow automation Claude Cowork, SAC-P scoping task-based assignments (Micro1.ai & Mercor.ai), and SAP partner network development.
- 2026 – Completed significant upgrade training for Positioning Business AI and SAP Cloud ALM Workshop (In-Person). Live Demos • SAC-P & Excel-Based Reports • Claude Partner • SAP Partner#: 1961209 (OE – Build)
- Fall 2026 – New effort to re-train/update past FI/CO, SAP BPC, SAP Platform to S/4 Finance & Core G/L Accounting
- 2026 – Upskilling for Transformation Toolchain. In-Person Workshops: Cloud ALM & SAP BTP • Joule Demo(s)
- 2025 – FP&A processes • Datasphere & Business Data Cloud • Team Workshops for AI • Toolchain & SAP Cloud ALM
- 2024 – Built key credentials on Deloitte S4 Experience • Group Reporting and SAC-P
Chrisabel P.
Last position:
AI Systems & Product Strategy Expert at Webmeisterin
I build. I advise. I think in systems. After years leading digital transformation at scale — Accenture, BP, Lidl — I made a deliberate choice: trade platform dependency for structural independence. My focus is at the intersection of AI systems, product strategy, and venture thinking. I work with operators and founders who want to move fast without losing control — of their data, their stack, their direction.
Marko A.
Last position:
Program Lead | Agile Transformation Coach at EnBW
Technologies: Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, Office 365 (Teams, PowerPoint, Copilot, Excel, SharePoint, Forms, OneNote, PowerAutomate, Word), DataDog, Conceptboard, Python, AWS, Claude, Perplexity Methodology: Scrum
- Steering and supporting the organization in introducing Scrum and a SAFe-inspired quarterly roadmap and portfolio planning at program level.
- Servant leadership for Scrum teams and managers to achieve quarterly goals and measurably increase value creation for internal and external customers.
- Designing and building efficient communication and collaboration structures between multiple development teams and central stakeholders in the organization.
- Moderating and facilitating cross-functional workshops and management meetings to align on shared goals.
- Coaching leaders, Product Owners, and development teams on agile values, role understanding, and scaled ways of working (Scrum, SAFe, Business Agility).
- Removing structural obstacles at team and organizational level through targeted impediment management and escalation processes.
- Enabling teams to become more self-organized, accountable, and end-to-end responsible along the value streams.
- Individual coaching of key people (Product Owners, Chapter Leads, Scrum Masters) to strengthen their impact in the transformation program.
- Organization-wide identification, planning, and implementation of process, structure, and tool improvements to sustainably increase efficiency, throughput, and value creation.
- Close support for Product Owners in stakeholder management, business value prioritization, product strategy, roadmap planning, and effective collaboration with development teams.
- Introducing, governing, and scaling Azure DevOps as the central project and product management tool, including coaching the organization on usage, reporting, and alignment at all levels.
Achievements:
- Clear increase in visibility, transparency, and perceived value creation of the development teams within the overall organization.
- Noticeable improvement in communication between development, business, and other stakeholders.
- Optimization of work processes, workflow, and backlog structures, which reduced lead times, sharpened priorities, and sustainably increased team effectiveness.
Jerry B.
Last position:
Owner at DIGIPM Consulting e.U.
From 02/2023 to 05/2024: IT interim manager within an international construction chemicals group headquartered in Germany as Global TSA Manager in a carve-out project responsible for the IT workstream.
End-to-end management of an international IT carve-out and TSA program, including transition of five service providers, governance and operating structures, service continuity, provider performance, SLA/KPI and cost management, SIAM and supplier management, security services, operational readiness, and transition into stable operations.
From 06/2024: IT consulting in project management and IT service management areas, providing PM/PMO coaching and support.
John A.
Last position:
Software Developer and DevOps Engineer at Bundesrechenzentrum (BRZ)
Refactoring and improving core APIs; implementing client change requests. Setting up metrics, traces, and logs monitoring infrastructure to support operations. Designing GitOps deployment and infrastructure as code. Applications and systems configuration in ArgoCD and Openshift. Confluence documentation of design, approach, and solution. Tech Stack: Java 8 & 21, Spring framework, JSP, JavaScript, Bash scripts, SQL, Grafana Stack, OpenTelemetry, Docker, DB2, Maven, Kubernetes Kompose.
Alexander K.
Last position:
Senior Manager, Project Management, Scrum, Recruiting, Business Development, Sales at Accilium GmbH
- Focus on digital transformation in the energy and mobility sector, including SAP R3 transition to S/4HANA
- Project management and requirements engineering in the energy sector (workshops, requirement specification creation, process development)
- Advice on the mobility strategy for public transport/transport of Stadtwerke Wien
- Development of digital strategies for after-sales program at Daimler-Benz
Gudrun G.
Last position:
Central Procurement, Paper Industry at Anonym
- EUDR/EUTR system adaptation
- Training
- Process optimization/central procurement
- Framework agreements
Stefan D.
Last position:
BI Consultant in Controlling at Reutter GmbH
- Extraction, transformation, and cleansing of data from Microsoft Dynamics AX
- Creation of sales reports in Power BI
- Training employees in business intelligence
- Technologies: Power BI, SQL, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
Marcel S.
Last position:
Senior AI Engineer - Python at Insurance Company
Project Tech Stack: Python, AWS, Azure, FastAPI, openai, pandas, unittest/pymock
Achievements:
- Engineered automated data extraction pipelines to transform complex Excel datasets into structured formats via LLM-driven workflows.
- Architected a generative slide-deck engine that translates natural language prompts into formatted presentation assets.
- Integrated advanced LLM capabilities with the OpenAI Response API, implementing sophisticated tool-calling and structured output logic.
- Developed and containerized scalable backend microservice using FastAPI, Docker, and OpenShift to host and serve agentic skills.
Anton L.
Last position:
Self-employed at Controlling Lab eU
Business intelligence and digitalization projects
Controlling as a Service
Financial accounting and payroll accounting
Interim management
Business Intelligence Competence Team (2025-2026) at a food retailer (21 Bn. revenue, 52k employees): Project work at the interface between the finance department and IT service provider; various implementation projects in reporting and business intelligence
Consulting services (2025-2026) for a biotech startup (3 Mio. revenue, 20 employees): Optimization and automation of accounting and controlling processes; introduction of a central data warehouse system for planning and reporting
Consulting services (2025-2026) in the broadcasting and telecommunications industry (130 Mio. revenue, 200 employees): Analysis and troubleshooting of financial processes in the BSS system (customer management and billing system)
Consulting services (2024) in the broadcasting and telecommunications industry (130 Mio. revenue, 200 employees): Migration and implementation of cost accounting in a new database system
Consulting services (2025-2026) for advertising/marketing agencies (40 Mio. revenue, 450 employees): Establishment of group-wide cash management in the holding company, liquidity planning, receivables management and consolidation
Damir D.
Last position:
Senior IT Consultant at Dudakovic e.U.
- Consulting in national and international projects in various roles and sectors (banking and finance, public sector, telecommunications, data management, software development)
- Engaging in project management, requirements management, business analysis, process management, IT consulting and coaching
- Delivering sustainable value quickly and efficiently due to high complexity and diversity of projects and expertise
- Emphasizing collegiality and integrity and fostering a positive team atmosphere
Matthias K.
Last position:
Business Architect at E5GTEC
- Analysis of extended requirements related to existing controllers in an industrial plant
- Creating concepts for storing and visualizing sensor data
- Communication with PLCs
- Microservice architecture
- Unified architecture
- AI-based evaluations of sensor data
- Technologies used: .NET 8, Minimal API, Postgres, MQTT, RabbitMQ
Michael G.
Last position:
Scrummaster at Xenovo
Planning and monitoring sprints and holding the scheduled meetings
Analyzing and resolving issues in the development process
Error analysis, bug management and correction in individual process steps
Stakeholder management
Documentation and improvement of the development process
Tools: JIRA, Confluence
Michael O.
Last position:
Gas station attendant at Shell
- Accurate handling of customer transactions under time pressure, including cash and register processing with high care
- Reliable, consistent performance in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment; strengthened organization and multitasking skills
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Statistics of experts using Microsoft Excel
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years (Austria: 23 years)
Position duration
2.9 years (Austria: 3.4 years)
Positions per freelancer
13 (Austria: 14)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
78% (Austria: 75%)
Master's degree or higher
68% (Austria: 60%)
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
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Vienna 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 in Vienna using Microsoft Excel
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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.
Microsoft Excel experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (78%)
- Professional Services (51%)
- Banking and Finance (46%)
- Manufacturing (46%)
- Telecommunication (46%)
- Energy (44%)
- Government and Administration (34%)
- Retail (34%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Excel does
Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet application for organizing data, performing calculations and supporting business decisions. Professionals use it to create financial models, forecasts, operational trackers, reporting packs and interactive dashboards. It supports structured analysis without requiring a full custom software project.
Core capabilities
Strong Excel work combines formulas, data design and clear presentation. Specialists commonly deliver:
- Financial models with linked assumptions, scenarios and sensitivity checks
- Management dashboards with charts, pivots and drill-down views
- Automated reporting with Power Query, Power Pivot and VBA
- Planning tools for budgets, forecasts, inventory and workforce data
Ecosystem and tooling
Excel connects with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, OneDrive and Power BI. Power Query imports and cleans data from files, databases and online services, while Power Pivot and the Data Model support analysis across related tables. VBA remains useful for tailored workflows, controlled templates and legacy automation.
When to bring in an expert
Companies often need freelance expertise when a workbook has become difficult to maintain or business data arrives from several sources. A specialist can redesign formulas, standardize inputs, remove manual steps and document the logic. In Vienna, local experts can support on-site workshops while remote professionals collaborate through Microsoft 365.
Delivery and controls
Reliable Excel solutions include clear assumptions, validation rules, error handling and protection of sensitive cells. Professionals should plan for version control, refresh procedures and handover, especially when several teams edit a workbook. They also translate business requirements into useful views rather than adding complexity for its own sake.
What distinguishes specialists
The best professionals understand both spreadsheet mechanics and the business process behind the file. They test edge cases, reconcile totals and explain trade-offs in plain language. Useful adjacent skills include SQL, Power BI, accounting, forecasting, data visualization and process automation. They can also adapt communication to German- and English-speaking teams working across Vienna and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Microsoft Excel.
Microsoft Excel is used for budgeting, financial analysis, planning, reporting, data cleaning and operational tracking. It is also effective for prototypes and department-level tools that need to change quickly. A specialist can connect these use cases into a controlled, reusable workbook.
Microsoft Excel offers advanced modeling, desktop performance, Power Query, Power Pivot and extensive formatting control. Google Sheets is often better for lightweight browser-based collaboration, while a database is better for shared transactional data and strict data integrity. The right choice depends on scale, collaboration needs and process risk.
A strong Microsoft Excel professional may also bring Power BI, SQL, VBA, Power Query, accounting or financial modeling skills. Data visualization and process analysis are valuable when the workbook supports decisions rather than simple record keeping. Knowledge of Microsoft 365 improves sharing and governance.
The scope matters more than a fixed experience label. A simple report may need focused spreadsheet skills, while a regulated financial model or automated reporting process calls for proven work with testing, documentation and stakeholder review. Ask for examples involving similar data, formulas and business controls.
Yes. Microsoft Excel projects can usually be handled remotely through OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams and structured review sessions. On-site workshops in Vienna can help when requirements are unclear, several departments contribute input or a process must be mapped directly with users.
Ask the professional to explain the workbook structure, assumptions, refresh steps and error checks. Microsoft Excel work should be tested with unusual inputs and reconciled against trusted source figures. A quality handover includes documentation, access controls and guidance for future changes.
VBA can be appropriate for controlled desktop workflows, legacy workbooks and tailored actions that users already understand. It is less suitable when many users need browser access, continuous deployment or strong central governance. Power Query, Office Scripts or Power Automate may be better alternatives in Microsoft 365 environments.
They should confirm the users, source systems, refresh frequency, ownership, security needs and definition of a correct result. With Microsoft Excel, it is also important to identify the installed version, collaboration environment and any existing VBA or Power Query dependencies. Clear acceptance criteria prevent hidden spreadsheet logic from becoming a delivery risk.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used Microsoft Excel in their recent projects is 111 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 890 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used Microsoft Excel in their recent projects, 78% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 68% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used Microsoft Excel in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used Microsoft Excel in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used Microsoft Excel in their recent projects are Information Technology (78%), Professional Services (51%), and Banking and Finance (46%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used Microsoft Excel in their recent projects are Information Technology (90%), Project Management (88%), and Business Intelligence (54%).
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