SAP BusinessObjects Experts in Switzerland
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Philipp D.
Last position:
Freelance Project at AniCura AGs (Tierkliniken)
- Preparing annual financial statements for several animal clinics in Switzerland (MARS Group)
- Leading the audit of the Swiss entities with PwC
- Supporting and enhancing the ongoing accounting
Greg M.
Last position:
Solenis Chemicals
- Migration from ECC to S/4 Hana Public Cloud
- Migration of FI/MM/PS/LO/EWM from ECC SP7 to S/4 Hana On-Prem via Migration Cockpit and ADM Syniti
- Conducted data cleansing and business partner restructuring workshops
- Aligned activities with cutover and transport management
- Data- and process-related incident triage and resolution in Solution ManagerFB
- Execution of regression testing via Tricentis TOSCA
- Financial reconciliation activities
Marco C.
Last position:
Global Process Owner Business Intelligence at Interroll SA
- Cover the role of Global Process Owner of the Business Intelligence area and contribute to designing the Data Strategy
- Responsible for the global BI platform based on SAP BW4/HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud, Datasphere, Analysis for Office and Power BI
- Collaborate with the FICO team due to acquired skills in this area
- Work closely with the business worldwide to build dashboards, data models and reports to provide useful insights
- Coordinate international analytics teams as project manager and report project progress to the Board
- Participated in the two-year S/4 implementation project with SAP Switzerland, coordinating the SAP implementation team in Portugal and ensuring go-live with all dashboards and reports working and data matched S/4
- Managed BI projects in Sales, Finance, Global KPIs, Manufacturing and Purchasing as project manager; developed and coded when necessary
- Led the migration of reports from BusinessObjects and Lumira to Analysis for Office and BW4/HANA
- Developed Spend Analytics data models and dashboards to analyze purchasing across 30+ entities, achieving 8% savings on purchasing volume and increased group profitability
- Defined data strategy for the group
- Created the global Business Intelligence site on Viva Engage, published stories and built the BI website containing links to training, BI directive list of reports and dashboards
- Created success stories as business use cases, published on Viva Engage
- Led the Business Intelligence function globally, coordinating BI development teams in Switzerland and abroad
- Personally developed data models, reports and dashboards
- Involved in privacy and security topics to guarantee correct compliance of data management
- Coded using different programming languages
- Managed more than 15 BI projects over 5 years using agile methodology, delivered on time, on budget and on quality
- Wrote the BI directive on correct usage of BI tools in the company
Andrew L.
Last position:
Service Manager - Testing at Takeda Pharmaceutical International AG
- Managing the Testing services for the Global IT Testing Centre of Excellence (TCoE) team, which is responsible for managing and supporting the Product & Project Testing Workstreams on various Regional Projects, especially in Pharmacovigilance, Digital Supply Chain, Clinical Practice and R&D, etc.
- Managing Client relationships, escalations and continuing to grow the project services globally, while also driving the testing efforts on Takeda’s AI, DevOps, Agile, and Digital projects.
- Led the implementation of a Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with GCP, GMP, and Swiss and EU regulations, resulting in a huge improvement in audit readiness.
- Overseeing projects for systems including ERP, EDGE, SAP ECC, SAP Transportation Management, S/4 HANA migration etc.
- Led an AI/ML PoC for AI implementation.
- Led a cross-functional team to ensure compliance with MDR, FDA regulatory guidelines and achieved successful project deliveries.
- Led and managed change management and communication for TCoE, keeping the Takeda organisation informed of change communication and practices, including presentations to various stakeholders.
- Ensuring TCoE outsource vendor resources adhere to regulatory, compliance and quality system standards and practices for GxP & non-GxP System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including aSDLC and TCoE Global Standards.
- Translated the product vision, strategy and requirements into backlog items, which were prioritised based on potential business impact and customer value.
Doris N.
Last position:
Expert Consultant at multiprovider gmbh/ASC GmbH/all for one Group
DWH development (backend) for SRG (2022)
Media: redesign of the HR data model to prepare migration to BW/4HANA
Support and training for HR and controlling reporting solutions
Technologies: SAP BW/4HANA, SAP BW on HANA 7.5, SAP HCM, SAP CO, SAP FI, IBCS, SAP Lumira Design Studio, Graphomate, SAP Fiori Launchpad
DWH development (frontend) for Constellium (2017)
Redesigned reporting according to IFRS 17 standard
Conceptualized and implemented improvements and automated migration programs
Project "Market & Audience Research": blueprint and implementation of BW on HANA data models and reporting based on SAP ERP and third-party data (extraction using CDS views)
Proof of concept reporting with SAC, Microsoft Power BI, SAP BusinessObjects Design Studio
Proof of concept replacement of Broadcaster with BO Scheduling
Project "Adamant – Profitability Analysis": blueprint and implementation of BW on HANA data models and reporting with Design Studio using data from SAP CO-PA
Technologies: SAP BW 7.5, SAP BEX Analyzer, SAP BEx Broadcaster, SAP ABAP, SAP BCS, SAP HANA native, Mediapulse, R, REST-API, Confluence, MS Power BI, SAP SAC, SAP BO Design Studio, SAP BO Scheduling and Publications XI 3.0, SAP Lumira Design Studio
Nenad T.
Last position:
Contractor at Swisscom
- SAP Data Designer ETL, SQL Server, Docker for PharmaSuisse Data Warehouse Application (Application Manager and Developer)
- SAP Business Objects, ABAP on SAP HANA for the Police of the Canton of Bern (Application Manager and Developer)
- Avaloq Connectors to SAP BW for Banque Cantonale de Fribourg
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Statistics of experts using SAP BusinessObjects
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
26 years
Position duration
2.2 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Business Intelligence, Finance, Information Technology
Top industries
Banking and Finance, Healthcare, Transportation
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
83%
Doctorate
17%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
English, German, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
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 Switzerland 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.
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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.
SAP BusinessObjects experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Banking and Finance (83%)
- Healthcare (67%)
- Transportation (67%)
- Food and Beverage (50%)
- Insurance (50%)
- Information Technology (50%)
- Manufacturing (50%)
- Pharmaceutical (50%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Reporting Platform SAP BusinessObjects is a reporting and business intelligence suite used to turn enterprise data into clear reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analysis. It is common in finance, operations, controlling, and other reporting-heavy teams that need controlled access to trusted data.
What Experts Deliver
- Web Intelligence reports for business users
- Crystal Reports for pixel-perfect operational and regulated output
- Dashboards and analytics for management reporting
- Universes and semantic layers that simplify complex data models
- Scheduling, bursting, and publication setup for recurring delivery
Ecosystem Skills Strong SAP BusinessObjects professionals work across the wider SAP landscape and the reporting stack around it. They usually understand Universe Design Tool or Information Design Tool, security profiles, data connections, and the source systems behind the reports.
When Companies Need Help Companies bring in freelance expertise when reports are slow, inconsistent, or hard to maintain. It also helps during migrations, upgrade work, security redesign, and when Swiss teams need support across local business language, remote collaboration, and integration with SAP or non-SAP sources.
What Good Specialists Do Good specialists do more than build a report. They map business terms to the right fields, keep calculations consistent, document dependencies, and make the output usable for both daily operations and management review.
Typical Engagements
- Fixing broken reports after source or security changes
- Building new dashboards or recurring management packs
- Migrating legacy SAP BusinessObjects content and universes
- Improving performance, filters, and data retrieval logic
- Supporting handover, training, and ongoing maintenance
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around SAP BusinessObjects.
SAP BusinessObjects is used to create governed reports, dashboards, and analysis on top of business data. Companies use it when they need consistent definitions, scheduled delivery, and controlled access for many users. It is especially common for operational reporting and management packs.
BusinessObjects is the name many people still use for SAP BusinessObjects, especially in older environments and in day-to-day conversations. The platform has gone through SAP branding and product changes, but the search terms often point to the same reporting stack. If you hire for it, make sure the specialist knows the specific tools and version in use.
SAP BO is often chosen when a company needs highly formatted reports, strong scheduling, and a controlled reporting layer. Compared with self-service BI tools, it usually fits better in governed enterprise environments. The best choice depends on whether the main need is ad hoc analysis, pixel-perfect output, or a stable reporting backbone.
A strong SAP BusinessObjects specialist should understand report design, universes, security, and the data sources behind the reports. Useful adjacent skills include SQL, data modeling, SAP systems, and business analysis. For many projects, the ability to explain technical choices in plain language is just as important as tool knowledge.
A small report fix may need only focused SAP BusinessObjects knowledge, while a migration or universe redesign needs deeper platform experience. The more the project touches security, scheduling, or source-system changes, the more important it is to bring in someone who has handled similar work before. Good scoping matters more than a generic CV.
Yes, much SAP BusinessObjects work can be done remotely, especially report building, universe maintenance, and troubleshooting. On-site time is mainly useful when the project needs access to restricted systems, stakeholder workshops, or close work with local business teams. In Switzerland, language expectations may also matter for user-facing reports and handover.
Look for SAP BusinessObjects work that shows clean report logic, clear naming, stable refresh behavior, and good documentation. A strong specialist asks about source data quality, security, and who will maintain the content later. Practical examples from past report, universe, or migration work matter more than broad tool claims.
Companies usually seek SAP BusinessObjects help when reports become slow, inconsistent, or difficult to change safely. Other common triggers are upgrades, broken universes, scheduling failures, and the need to consolidate legacy content. These are the moments when focused specialist support saves time and reduces risk.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP BusinessObjects in their recent projects is 119 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 956 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP BusinessObjects in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 83% hold at least a Master's degree, and 17% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP BusinessObjects in their recent projects have 26 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP BusinessObjects in their recent projects are English (100%), German (83%), and French (50%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP BusinessObjects in their recent projects are Banking and Finance (83%), Healthcare (67%), and Transportation (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP BusinessObjects in their recent projects are Business Intelligence (83%), Finance (83%), and Information Technology (83%).
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