Power Query Experts in Austria
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Austria, who have recently used Power Query
Stefan Dangubic
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)
Michael Okang
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
Immo Mohrenschildt
Last position:
Interim Manager/Management Consultant at Austrian regional energy supplier
Further development of the data analytics system landscape based on MS Power BI
- Concept and development of ETL processes, primary data source SAP IS/U incl. extraction via Theobald extractors to Azure Synapse, support with SAP S/4 conversion
- Support in the concept and development of data models in Azure Synapse Analytics
- Gathering and implementation of requirements in the data analytics area from internal business units
- Identification, documentation and analysis of existing as well as cross-functional processes
- Data definition, data modeling & preparation as well as source selection for merging data from differently structured data sources
- Design of reports and dashboards based on MS Power BI
- Transfer of reporting processes from existing structures to MS Power BI Premium (PPU)
- Hands-on development and implementation of analyses, reports and dashboards based on Microsoft Power BI
- Power Apps for write-back processes from Power BI Premium to Azure SQL DB
- Power BI support as part of the SAP S/4 conversion
- Cooperation with internal business units and external development partners
- Coaching/training, documentation, development processes
Anton Larch
Last position:
Self-employed at Controlling Lab eU
Business intelligence and digitization projects
Controlling as a Service
Financial accounting and payroll
Interim management
Business Intelligence Competence Team (2025) at a food retail company (EUR 21bn revenue, 52k employees): project work at the interface between the finance department and the IT service provider; various implementation projects in reporting and business intelligence
Consulting services (2025) for a biotech startup (EUR 5m revenue, 25 employees): optimizing and automating accounting and controlling processes; introduction of a central data warehouse system for planning and reporting
Consulting services (2025) in the broadcasting and telecommunications industry (EUR 130m 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 (EUR 130m revenue, 200 employees): transfer and implementation of cost accounting into a new database system
Karin Wallner
Last position:
Head of Controlling at Frey-Wille GmbH & Co KG
- Leading the controlling department (1 employee)
- Financial advice to the owner
- Support for mergers & acquisitions and due diligence
- Support in liquidity planning
- Support in monthly and annual financial statements (UGB)
- Preparation of business plans and strategic planning
- Annual planning, budgeting and forecasts
- Strategic sales and production management
- Creation of a new reporting package in Excel (UGB/IFRS) with validation checks and automations
- Creation of a new consolidation package in Excel
- Development of a new inventory process
Stéphane Loyet
Last position:
Expert BI Consultant at Freelance
- Project management
- Design, optimization, query, reporting, and data modeling
- Liaising with clients / training
- Design, optimization, and development of query, reporting, and data architecture
- SAP SAC
- Story
- Data Action
- Planning
- SAP Datasphere
- SAP BTP
- MS Power BI
- DAX
- Power Query
- IBM Cognos Reporting
- Framework Manager
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Statistics of experts using Power Query
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
18 years
Position duration
2.3 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Business Intelligence, Information Technology, Project Management
Top industries
Professional Services, Energy, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Business Intelligence, Information Technology, Accounting
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
83%
Certifications per freelancer
6
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Austria using Power Query
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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
Data prep in practice Power Query is Microsoft’s data shaping layer for Excel, Power BI, and related reporting work. It is used to connect to files, databases, APIs, and cloud sources, then clean and reshape data before analysis. Many teams also know it as Get & Transform in Excel or through the M language behind advanced transformations.
What specialists deliver
- repeatable import and cleaning steps
- joins, merges, and appends across sources
- parameterized queries for refreshable reports
- error handling and step simplification
- handover-ready query documentation
Common project needs Companies bring in freelance specialists when reports break after source changes, refreshes become slow, or manual Excel work takes too long. Power Query work often sits inside finance, controlling, operations, sales reporting, and BI migration projects. In Austria, it is also common when teams need English query logic but local business data conventions.
Ecosystem and skills Strong professionals work across Excel, Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, dataflows, SQL sources, CSV and Excel files, and REST APIs. They understand the M language, query folding, refresh behavior, data types, and model-ready outputs. They also know when to keep logic in Power Query and when to move it upstream.
What good work looks like A good Power Query specialist writes steps that are easy to maintain, not just quick to build. The query should be readable, stable after source updates, and structured so other experts can extend it later. Clear naming, small transformations, and careful type handling matter more than clever tricks.
When to hire Bring in outside help when a migration from manual Excel work to Power BI is blocked, when source systems change often, or when multiple teams need the same transformation logic. Freelance expertise is also useful for short rescue work, for example when a workbook or report refresh fails shortly before release. Many assignments can run remote, with on-site work only when local stakeholders need close workshop support in Austria.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Power Query.
Power Query is used to connect to data sources, clean raw tables, reshape columns, and prepare refreshable data for Excel and Power BI. It is especially useful when the same import and cleanup steps need to run again and again without manual work.
Power Query handles data shaping inside Excel and Power BI, while SQL usually runs on the database side. SQL is better for source-side filtering and large database logic, but Power Query is stronger for workbook-level transformations, combining files, and preparing analysis-ready data.
Power Query is the transformation engine used inside Power BI, so this is less an either-or decision than a question of scope. Use it for cleaning, merging, type conversion, and reusable ingestion logic before the model step.
A strong Power Query specialist usually also knows Excel, Power BI, data modeling, and basic SQL. For more advanced work, M language knowledge, API handling, and an understanding of refresh behavior are important too.
Power Query projects can range from simple file cleanup to complex multi-source refresh logic, so the needed depth depends on the task. Basic imports and transformations may need only a practical specialist, while fragile refresh chains or enterprise reporting usually need a deeper expert.
Yes, Power Query work is often handled remotely because most tasks are tied to files, reports, and data sources rather than a physical site. For Austrian teams, remote collaboration usually works well as long as business rules, source access, and review cycles are clear.
Look for a Power Query specialist who writes readable steps, uses stable query design, and can explain refresh behavior in plain language. Good work should survive new files, changed column names, and recurring updates without creating hidden manual fixes.
Power Query is often compared with VBA, SQL scripts, Python data prep, and ETL tools. VBA is more macro-focused, Python is stronger for broader automation, and SQL or ETL tools may fit better when transformation should live closer to the source or in a larger data pipeline.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used Power Query in their recent projects is 125 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,003 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used Power Query in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 83% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used Power Query in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used Power Query in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used Power Query in their recent projects are Professional Services (83%), Energy (50%), and Banking and Finance (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used Power Query in their recent projects are Business Intelligence (100%), Information Technology (100%), and Project Management (83%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Power Query
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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