SAP BW Experts in Austria
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Austria, who have recently used SAP BW
Alexander P.
Last position:
Owner & Lecturer at Own company for AI governance and data products, Vienna
- Consulting and interim management at the interface between IT operations and regulation
- Impact analysis and implementation planning for NISG 2026 and the EU AI Act, including risk management and reporting and evidence processes
- Training for governing bodies and employees on regulatory obligations
- Lectures in Data & Information Management and Human-Machine Interaction at University of Applied Sciences Burgenland, since 2023
- Supervision of master’s theses and participation in the examination board
- Presentations for business and educational institutions
- Design and development of data and AI products, platforms and pipelines
- Privacy-first architectures and zero-knowledge encryption, cloud-native on EU infrastructure
- MLOps and AIOps in live operations
- Own applications under own brand: shared codebase, separate delivery for each target device
- AI-assisted software development (vibe coding), complete agentic pipelines, code generation, implementation, automated testing, CI/CD and release cycles
- Publications on the EU AI Act, NIS2, DORA, CRA and CER as an integrated governance system
- Publications on data sovereignty, cloud economics and industrial image processing
- AI governance / compliance: data quality, Responsible AI, EU AI Act readiness, risk classification, AI ethics
Stefan M.
Last position:
SAP Architect at Manufacturing Industry
SAP Business Data Cloud / Datasphere rollout
Technologies: SAP Datasphere | SAP BTP | SAP Analytics Cloud | ETL / ELT | Security & Governance
Tasks / Responsibilities:
- Designing and implementing data architectures in SAP Business Data Cloud / Datasphere
- Designing spaces, data products, and data flows for integrated data models
- Connecting SAP and non-SAP systems via SDI, ODP, APIs
- Integration with SAP Analytics Cloud for self-service analytics
- Building governance, security, and authorization concepts
- Creating architecture guidelines & performance optimization
Results / Achievements:
- Introduced a central data catalog & authorization concept
- Laid the foundation for self-service analytics
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)
Kalysbek A.
Last position:
ABAP and Fiori Developer at Hugo Boss AG
- Analysis of business needs, technical specifications and development of solutions within SAP S/4HANA
- Application development and maintenance with ABAP OO, SAP Gateway Builder, CDS Views, AMDP, Fiori, BRF+, SAP Fiori, RAP
- Refactoring, design and implementation of development objects from existing SAP-AFS infrastructure to new S4/HANA Fashion system
- Test driven development using ABAP Unit Test framework and peer reviews
- Extension of Fiori apps, standard programs, exits, BAdIs and enhancements
- Adaptation and performance optimization of ABAP custom code to make it HANA optimized
- Comprehensive technical documentation of concepts and solutions
Anton L.
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
Johanna U.
Last position:
Manager at Deloitte Consulting GmbH
- Technology consulting and project management focused on SAP ICMR and SAP Group Reporting
Stefan D.
Last position:
Quality and Risk Manager at Tridonic GmbH
- Point of contact for customers and insurers for all major complaints (complaint management)
- Monitoring product quality through cyclical reviews
- Deputy head of quality management (2009 to 2019)
- Establishment of risk management within Tridonic GmbH
- Internal auditor training and conducting audits
- Meeting legal requirements by participating in the establishment of risk management in the Zumtobel Group
- Definition and selection of the risk software R2C
- Implementation of the risk software in the Tridonic subgroup
- Porting the returns system from MS Office to the SAP system including extensive customization (SAP customizing)
Marianne P.
Last position:
Senior PM Public Health Care at Freelance
- MSFT Dynamics 365 Sales Implementation
- MSFT Dynamics 365 Customer Insights Journey Implementation
Christian M.
Last position:
Principal Consultant at Theo Förch GmbH & Co KG
- Industry: Wholesale
- Role: Implementation, Design, Strategy Consulting, Support, Troubleshooting, Performance Tuning, Architecture
- Scope: Company-wide
- Activities:
- Migration/upgrade execution and support for IBM Cognos Analytics and IBM Cognos Controller, Planning Analytics 2.1 (Planning Analytics Workspace (PAW), Planning Analytics Excel (PAFE), Cube Views, Multidimensional Expressions (MDX))
- Operational and Strategic Consulting and Support for the internal IT team in Installation, Configuration, Performance Tuning and Architecture, Security and Compliance
- System Environment: IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1x, IBM Planning Analytics Workspace 2.1, IBM Planning Analytics Excel 2.1, IBM Cognos Controller 11.1, Windows Server 2025, Windows Server 2022
Qamile B.
Last position:
SAP BI / SAP Analytics Cloud at ARDDEX Group
- Gathering requirements and conceptually designing reporting and planning requirements in controlling (CO) and modeling SAP Analytics Cloud data models for group reporting.
- Designing and implementing reports and dashboards to support planning, forecasting and control processes.
Markus S.
Last position:
IT Transformation at Bundesrechenzentrum
- Multi-program management of an IT transformation in a public organization with 6000+ employees
Timo C.
Last position:
Freelancer (SAP and AI) at Timo Casanova e.U.
Specialized in SAP architecture, SAP Basis, S4, SAP Migration - R3 and IT infrastructure (on-premise and cloud)
Leading complex SAP S/4HANA implementation and migration projects
Consulting on and optimizing SAP landscapes for large enterprises
Developing custom IT infrastructure solutions for SAP environments
Managing projects from concept to go-live, including post-implementation support, ensuring best practices
Franz W.
Last position:
SAP Expert
- Preparation of S/4 HANA for utilities
Arnold S.
Last position:
Managing Director at Steffens PANTA RHEI Informatika Kft. und Steffens PANTA RHEI Datasystem Bt.
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Statistics of experts using SAP BW
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years
Position duration
3.1 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Accounting
Bachelor's degree or higher
83%
Master's degree or higher
67%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, 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 Austria 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 Austria using SAP BW
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 BW 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 (79%)
- Manufacturing (79%)
- Banking and Finance (57%)
- Professional Services (57%)
- Retail (43%)
- Energy (36%)
- Food and Beverage (36%)
- Government and Administration (29%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What SAP BW does
SAP BW, short for SAP Business Warehouse, collects, structures and analyzes data from business systems. Companies use it to create consistent reporting for finance, sales, supply chain, procurement and controlling. It turns operational records into governed information for planning and decisions.
Core data work
SAP BW projects cover the full path from source data to business insight. Specialists design models, transformations and queries that keep figures traceable and useful across departments.
- Build data flows from SAP and external sources
- Model InfoObjects, ADSOs and CompositeProviders
- Create queries, reports and planning applications
- Monitor loads, reconciliations and data quality
Ecosystem and tools
The relevant landscape may include SAP BW/4HANA, SAP HANA, SAP S/4HANA, SAP BusinessObjects and SAP Analytics Cloud. Strong professionals understand both classic BW objects and newer HANA-optimized patterns. They also work with SQL, ABAP, extraction frameworks, authorizations and transport processes where the solution requires them.
When companies need help
Companies often bring in freelance expertise during migrations, reporting redesigns, new SAP rollouts or periods of data-quality risk. Austria-based organizations may need support for manufacturing, retail, logistics, energy or public-sector reporting, while distributed teams may prefer remote delivery with occasional on-site workshops.
- Rework legacy BW models for BW/4HANA
- Connect new SAP S/4HANA data sources
- Resolve slow loads, broken reports or inconsistent figures
- Prepare documentation and handover for internal teams
What strong specialists deliver
A capable SAP BW professional connects technical design with the way people use reports. They clarify business definitions, choose an appropriate grain, document data lineage and test results against trusted source records. They also plan transports, authorizations, scheduling and operational ownership instead of treating them as afterthoughts.
How to assess fit
Review examples of data models, migration plans, reporting layers and production support work rather than relying only on product keywords. Ask how the specialist handles reconciliation, performance, failed loads and changing requirements. For collaboration in Austria, confirm the working language, availability for stakeholder workshops and familiarity with the company’s SAP release and governance model.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to SAP BW.
SAP BW is used to consolidate data from SAP and non-SAP systems for reporting, analysis and planning. It provides governed data models, transformations and queries so teams can work from consistent business definitions.
SAP Business Warehouse is closely integrated with SAP source systems, business content and enterprise reporting processes. A general cloud data warehouse may offer broader flexibility for mixed workloads, but SAP BW can reduce integration effort where SAP is central to the landscape.
A strong SAP BW specialist often works with SAP HANA, SAP S/4HANA, ABAP, SQL, extraction frameworks and SAP Analytics Cloud. Knowledge of data governance, authorizations, transport management and business processes is also important for a production-ready solution.
Companies commonly engage SAP BW professionals for migrations to BW/4HANA, reporting redesigns, new source-system integrations and difficult data-quality issues. Freelance support is also useful when internal teams need temporary capacity without losing ownership of the long-term architecture.
The required depth depends on the scope. A focused report or data-flow change may suit a specialist familiar with the relevant objects, while a migration, complex planning model or performance problem needs a proven SAP BW professional who can assess dependencies across the landscape.
SAP BW work can usually be delivered remotely through secure access, documented requirements and structured testing. On-site workshops may still help with process discovery and stakeholder alignment, so companies should agree on collaboration routines and whether German-language communication is needed.
Ask how the SAP BW professional models data, validates figures, manages transports and investigates failed loads. Strong answers include clear reconciliation methods, documented lineage, performance considerations and a practical handover plan.
Before starting with SAP BW, clarify the system versions, source systems, existing objects, access rules, transport process and definition of success. Also confirm whether the assignment covers design, implementation, testing, production support or knowledge transfer.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used SAP BW in their recent projects is 117 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 935 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used SAP BW in their recent projects, 83% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 67% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used SAP BW in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used SAP BW in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (21%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used SAP BW in their recent projects are Information Technology (79%), Manufacturing (79%), and Banking and Finance (57%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used SAP BW in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (79%), and Business Intelligence (64%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used SAP BW
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.
Vienna Graz 
Vienna Countries:
- Germany
- Austria
- Switzerland
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