SAP BW Experts in Vienna
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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)
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
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
Jonatan S.
Last position:
Lead Architect and Trusted Advisor at Jonatan Skopek - Data and AI Consulting
Replacement of HR BW system
Industry: Automotive
Technology: SAP Datasphere, SAC, Cloud Integration, CAP Application, Databricks
- Development of the target architecture to transform the existing BWonHANA HR BW to SAP Datasphere
- Development of an authorization concept
- Execution of architecture governance in the implementation project
Johanna U.
Last position:
Manager at Deloitte Consulting GmbH
- Technology consulting and project management focused on SAP ICMR and SAP Group Reporting
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.
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
Markus S.
Last position:
IT Transformation at Bundesrechenzentrum
- Multi-program management of an IT transformation in a public organization with 6000+ employees
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
17 years
Position duration
2.5 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
78%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
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 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 29 Oct 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 (91%)
- Banking and Finance (64%)
- Manufacturing (64%)
- Professional Services (55%)
- Energy (45%)
- Retail (45%)
- Government and Administration (36%)
- Telecommunication (36%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Enterprise data warehousing
SAP BW, also known as SAP Business Warehouse, collects and structures data from SAP and external systems for reliable analysis. It supports governed reporting across finance, sales, procurement, manufacturing and supply chain operations. Companies use it to turn fragmented transactional data into consistent business information.
Core architecture
A strong SAP BW setup may include data sources, transformations, data flows, InfoObjects, CompositeProviders and analytical queries. With BW/4HANA, teams often use modern warehouse objects and HANA-optimised processing. Specialists also work with authorisations, modelling standards, transport routes and performance controls.
Reporting deliverables
SAP BW professionals create the data foundation behind recurring and self-service reporting. Typical deliverables include:
- Data models for financial and operational reporting
- Extractors and integrations for SAP source systems
- Queries, variables and reporting structures
- Reconciled data flows with clear ownership
- Documentation for support and future changes
When expertise matters
Companies bring in freelance SAP BW expertise during migrations, implementation phases, reporting redesigns and periods of heavy backlog. Support is also valuable when legacy SAP NetWeaver BW environments need stabilisation or when reporting must move towards BW/4HANA. Vienna-based teams may prefer on-site workshops, while remote delivery works well for modelling, testing and documentation.
Connected SAP skills
SAP BW rarely stands alone. Useful adjacent knowledge includes SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, SAP Datasphere, SAP HANA SQL, ABAP-based extraction and business intelligence tools such as SAP Analytics Cloud. The right professional understands both the technical data flow and the business definitions behind key figures, hierarchies and reporting rules.
Choosing a strong specialist
Look for evidence of complete delivery, not only isolated query work. Strong professionals can explain source-to-report lineage, challenge unclear requirements and prove that figures reconcile with the source system. They also manage transports, authorisations, testing and handover carefully, so the warehouse remains maintainable after the engagement ends.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about SAP BW? Start with the answers below.
SAP BW is used to collect, transform and organise data for enterprise reporting and analysis. It can combine information from SAP ERP systems, S/4HANA and external sources so teams work from consistent definitions and governed reporting structures.
SAP Business Warehouse is traditionally focused on structured enterprise warehousing, governed data models and repeatable reporting. SAP Datasphere supports broader data integration and cloud-oriented data access, so the right choice depends on the existing SAP landscape, governance needs and target architecture.
A strong SAP BW freelancer often brings knowledge of SAP HANA, S/4HANA, SAP ECC, ABAP extraction, SQL and SAP Analytics Cloud. Experience with data governance, authorisations, testing and business requirements is equally important for reliable reporting.
The answer depends on the scope and condition of the existing landscape. BW/4HANA modelling, migration or complex integration usually calls for a seasoned professional, while a contained query adjustment may suit someone with narrower but relevant delivery experience.
Much SAP BW work can be delivered remotely, including modelling, query design, documentation and testing. On-site workshops in Vienna can still help when stakeholders need to align on reporting definitions, source data ownership or migration decisions.
Ask the professional to explain a complete source-to-report flow and how they handled reconciliation, performance and authorisations. For SAP BW, quality is visible in clear modelling, traceable figures, maintainable objects and documentation that another specialist can use.
SAP NetWeaver BW can remain appropriate when it supports established reporting processes and integrates reliably with the current SAP environment. A specialist should assess maintenance needs, performance, migration plans and the case for BW/4HANA or SAP Datasphere before recommending a change.
Typical SAP BW deliverables include data models, source integrations, transformations, queries, testing evidence and technical documentation. The engagement should also clarify transports, authorisations, reconciliation rules and handover responsibilities so the internal team can operate the solution confidently.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used SAP BW in their recent projects is 114 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 911 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used SAP BW in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 78% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used SAP BW in their recent projects have 17 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used SAP BW in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (18%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used SAP BW in their recent projects are Information Technology (91%), Banking and Finance (64%), and Manufacturing (64%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used SAP BW in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Business Intelligence (64%), and Project Management (64%).
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