SAP BEx Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used SAP BEx
David Stein
Last position:
Senior Controller at DNS-Net
- Management reporting
- Analysis of COGS and close collaboration with accounting
- Variance analysis vs plan/forecast
- Establishing sales controlling
- Business partnering for the CSO area
Felix Reimann
Last position:
SAP Analytics & Planning Expert at RWS GmbH
- Greenfield implementation of S/4HANA Embedded Analytics as well as reporting and planning processes with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).
- Integrated production, sales, and inventory planning, as well as financial planning and management reporting.
- Inventory forecasts implemented through SAC Machine Learning.
- Integration of S/4HANA data and HR data (Factorial) into SAP Datasphere (various tables with real-time replication, related data flows, and analytical models)
Marco Eichberg
Last position:
Freelance UX/UI Designer and Content Creator at Freelance UX/UI Designer and Content Creator
Tobias Holtkamp
Last position:
SAP Technology Expert / SAP BO Basis Administrator at Talanx AG/ HDI Versicherung
- Incident Management
- User management: creating, maintaining, and deactivating users as well as maintaining roles
- Updates and upgrades: planning and executing updates and upgrades
- Operations: performance analysis, daily monitoring, and applying SNotes
- Job management: creating, maintaining, and monitoring jobs
- Training of employees
- Development and extension of reports
- Development and extension of universes
- Technologies: SAP BusinessObjects (SAP BO 4.3), Oracle SQL Developer, SAP Information Design Tool, Octane
- Methods: Scrum
Madhura Shridhar
Last position:
Senior Product Specialist at Cognizant
- Led Salesforce integration program, aligning client and IT stakeholders on requirements, milestones, and delivery; launched 10+ web forms to support scalable adoption for brands such as AbbVie, Abbott, and Veeva
- Owned client transition roadmap, streamlining communication and execution to cut delivery time 75% (1 month to 1 week)
- Acted as primary client-facing program lead, driving cross-functional collaboration, risk mitigation, and timely issue resolution during Salesforce transition
- Partnered with client and internal IT teams to integrate Salesforce into live initiatives, removing blockers to accelerate internal tool deployment and change management
Robert Wunsch
Last position:
SAP Senior Consultant BI/BW at Insurance company
- Controlling reporting/planning application
- Supporting the department in defining change requests
- Testing and accepting developments
André Siegmund
Last position:
IT Consultant SAP® Administration at Lechwerke AG (LEW)
- IT services for the administration of the SAP® systems NETZ/Sales, BW, Core, Portal
- Administration of SAP® authorizations and users via central user administration (ZBV) in SAP® Solution Manager
- Setup and further development of SAP® authorization roles
- Role assignment according to requests
- Creation, change, and deletion of users
- Incident handling and error analysis (e.g. authorization trace, debugging in test systems)
- Cooperation with the SAP® development team on new implementations and process changes
- Special tasks
- Execution of Privileged User Management (PUM) 2023–2025 using Security Bridge
- Decommissioning of the SAP® Core system and migration to S/4HANA
Peter Oßwald
Last position:
GB Foods
- Leading a team of 3 business controllers and 1 demand planner.
- Responsibility for reporting, forecasting, planning, and price management.
- Advising and supporting the implementation of annual negotiations with retailers.
- Managing and optimizing controlling processes.
- Close collaboration with sales, marketing, customer service, and accounting.
- Sales approx. €130 million.
- FMCG.
Christian Hackel
Last position:
Senior Project Manager at Geodis
- Led a transformation program in corporate finance & procurement across 25+ countries
- Managed end-to-end implementation of SAP S/4HANA and Coupa for 60 regional entities
- Handled post-acquisition integrations including financial reporting, HR systems, and governance
- Directed cross-functional teams, change management, and stakeholder engagement
- Coordinated post-merger integration with the works council for IT system rollouts and GDPR compliance
Akash Bhandari
Last position:
SAP BW/4HANA & SAC Lead at Nagarro
- Led the design, implementation, and optimisation of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) dashboards, stories, and reports for business users.
- Worked closely with business stakeholders to gather and analyse reporting requirements, translating them into technical designs.
- Integrated SAC with SAP BW/4HANA, SAP S/4HANA, SAP HANA Views, and external data sources.
- Developed SAC Planning models and supported planning processes, including input forms, allocations, forecasts, and simulations.
- Configured live and import connections to SAP and non-SAP data sources.
- Conducted performance tuning, security setup, and ensured data accuracy in SAC environments.
- Provided training, documentation, and best practices for SAC adoption across the organization.
- Led incident management, change requests, and enhancements in SAC landscapes.
Stanislav Jäger
Last position:
SAP BW/BI Consultant at SJ Consulting
- SAP BW freelancer for modules SD, CO, FI, MM, PP, QM, IP, HR
Finn Hinrichsen
Last position:
Data Architecture at NTT Global Ltd.
Design and implementation of a big data energy reporting infrastructure for operational data from data centers in EMEA for aggregated client reporting and the energy efficiency register (EnEfG)
Integration of data from over 50 systems, including GridVis, Robotron, Niagara, ShowIT, and Salesforce
Steffen Pollin
Last position:
Senior SAP BI Consultant at SteHe-Consulting
- Further development of BW applications for First Data GmbH
- Migration of 3.x data sources to 7.x
- Adaptation/redesign of existing ABAP coding to ABAP-OO
- Creation of new data flows in BW 7.5
- Support of daily operations
- Operation and monitoring of BW applications
- Authorizations
- Deletion concept for business partners in BW
- Data archiving concept
- Development of program for automatic creation of SD orders
- ABAP, ABAP-OO, BAPI
- SAP BW 7.x
- SAP ERP
Kimia Schneider
Last position:
Green Marketing Advisor at The Sloth Conservation Foundation
- Development and design of sustainable marketing strategies and campaigns to increase awareness and revenue for environmental and wildlife protection projects
- Operational support for implementing targeted and purpose-driven marketing initiatives
- Continuous monitoring, management, and optimization of all marketing activities to improve efficiency and impact
- Advising the team on eco-friendly marketing practices and innovative communication approaches to strengthen brand positioning and visibility in an international non-profit context
- Crafting clear and engaging content to effectively convey complex environmental topics to diverse audiences
Matti Lange
Last position:
FullStack Developer at Ing DiBa GmbH
- Developed and extended Fiori UI5/WebApps for areas such as general ledger, asset accounting, and others.
- Implemented backend logic and OData services for a new S/4 HANA system
- Analyzed the current state of SAP GUI transactions and derived suitable standard and custom developments
- Designed technical concepts and implemented custom UI5 apps in the Fiori Launchpad
- Automated OPA tests, extended and adapted standard Fiori apps
- Documented and created developer manuals in the wiki
- Conducted code reviews, approved and delivered software units via GitLab and SAP transports
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Statistics of experts using SAP BEx
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
2.9 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Project Management
Top industries
Professional Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
82%
Master's degree or higher
35%
Doctorate
6%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
English, German, Spanish
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 Germany using SAP BEx
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
SAP BEx basics
SAP BEx, also known as SAP Business Explorer or BEx, is the reporting and analysis layer used with SAP BW. It helps specialists design queries, build analysis views, and deliver business reporting for finance, supply chain, sales, and controlling. Companies use it when they need reliable access to BW data without moving away from the SAP stack.
What it delivers
- Query design for SAP BW data models
- BEx Analyzer and analysis workbook reporting
- Web reports through SAP BEx Web Application Designer
- KPIs, drilldowns, filters, and navigation
- Output for business users who need structured analysis
Strong professionals know how to turn BW data into clear reporting logic, not just place fields on a screen. They understand calculation rules, variable handling, and how report behavior changes across user groups and roles.
Ecosystem and skills
SAP BEx work sits close to BW, InfoProviders, OLAP concepts, and SAP authorization design. In many landscapes, specialists also touch Excel-based analysis, variable exits, query performance, and transport handling. That mix matters because BEx projects often fail on logic, not on layout.
When companies bring help
- Old BEx reports need cleanup after BW changes
- Query logic is hard to maintain or too slow
- A team needs support for migrations from SAP Business Explorer
- Reporting must stay stable during system upgrades
- Internal knowledge is thin and deadlines are tight
In Germany, this often comes up in manufacturing, automotive, logistics, and shared-service environments where SAP BW still runs core reporting. Remote support is common, but on-site work can help when business users and SAP specialists need fast alignment.
What strong specialists do
A good SAP BEx specialist reads the data model first and the report second. They can trace a bad number back to the query, the variable, or the BW layer, and they document changes so others can maintain them later. They also understand when BEx is the right answer and when a newer reporting path is better.
Practical project fit
SAP BEx is a good fit for companies that still rely on BW reporting and want stable, controlled analysis. It is less about flashy interfaces and more about consistency, traceability, and business trust in the numbers. For teams in Germany, clear communication in English or German is usually important, especially in shared SAP landscapes.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about SAP BEx.
SAP BEx is used for reporting, analysis, and query design on top of SAP BW data. Companies rely on it for business reporting, interactive analysis, and controlled delivery of key figures to users who need trusted numbers.
SAP BEx is often chosen in established BW landscapes because it is tightly tied to BW query logic and long-running reporting setups. Newer tools may offer a more modern user experience, but BEx still matters where existing reports, variables, and business rules are deeply embedded.
A strong SAP BEx specialist usually understands SAP BW data modeling, OLAP behavior, query variables, and authorizations. Knowledge of Excel-based analysis, transport handling, and performance troubleshooting is also valuable.
A SAP BEx project often needs someone who has worked on real BW reporting logic, not just basic query building. If the scope includes complex variables, workbook reporting, or migration support, deeper experience with BW and reporting governance becomes important.
Yes, SAP BEx work is often handled remotely, especially for query changes, report cleanup, and support tasks. On-site time in Germany can still help when business users need workshops, reporting sign-off, or fast discussion around numbers and logic.
Review whether the SAP BEx professional can explain query design, variable logic, and how they solve reporting errors. Good signs are clear documentation, a structured approach to BW data, and practical examples of maintaining reports over time.
SAP BEx is strongly associated with established SAP BW environments, but that does not make it irrelevant. Many companies still run critical reporting on it, so experts who understand both legacy structures and current reporting expectations remain useful.
A SAP BEx specialist can deliver BW queries, analysis workbooks, Web Application Designer reports, troubleshooting notes, and report redesign work. They may also support documentation, transport planning, and cleanup of outdated reporting logic.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used SAP BEx in their recent projects is 113 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 902 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used SAP BEx in their recent projects, 82% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 35% hold at least a Master's degree, and 6% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used SAP BEx in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP BEx in their recent projects are English (100%), German (95%), and Spanish (23%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP BEx in their recent projects are Professional Services (82%), Information Technology (77%), and Manufacturing (59%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP BEx in their recent projects are Information Technology (95%), Business Intelligence (91%), and Project Management (73%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used SAP BEx
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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