SAP BW Experts in Vienna
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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
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
18 years
Position duration
2.5 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, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
89%
Certifications per freelancer
3
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
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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 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 (82%)
- Manufacturing (73%)
- Banking and Finance (64%)
- Professional Services (64%)
- Energy (36%)
- Retail (36%)
- Telecommunication (36%)
- Food and Beverage (27%)
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, centralizes data from SAP and non-SAP sources for consistent reporting and planning. It supports governed extraction, transformation, modeling and analysis across finance, supply chain, sales and operations.
Core project work
- Design data flows from SAP ERP, S/4HANA and external systems
- Build data models, providers, queries and reporting structures
- Develop transformations, process chains and scheduling logic
- Improve data quality, reconciliation and load performance
- Migrate or modernize environments toward BW/4HANA
Strong SAP BW work connects technical models with the definitions that business teams use every day. The result is traceable information that supports management reporting and operational decisions.
Ecosystem and tooling
SAP BW commonly works with SAP HANA, BW/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud, Analysis for Office and SAP BusinessObjects. Relevant expertise also includes ABAP routines, SQL, authorizations, transport management, source-system integration and monitoring. Knowledge of S/4HANA data structures helps specialists choose stable extraction patterns.
When companies need specialists
- Existing reports disagree across departments or systems
- Data loads are slow, fragile or difficult to monitor
- A migration from classic SAP BW needs careful planning
- New S/4HANA processes require dependable analytical models
- Internal teams need temporary capacity for a delivery phase
Freelance experts are useful when a company needs focused knowledge without expanding its permanent team. In Vienna, they may work remotely, on site or in a hybrid setup with business and technology stakeholders.
What strong experts deliver
A strong professional clarifies reporting requirements before changing models or flows. They document dependencies, test reconciliations and make performance decisions based on actual data volumes and query behavior. They also explain trade-offs clearly, from extending an existing model to adopting a cleaner BW/4HANA design.
Choosing the right fit
Look for evidence of relevant SAP BW landscapes, not only familiarity with product terms. Ask how the expert handled source integration, failed loads, authorizations, transports and production support. For Vienna-based collaboration, confirm availability for workshops, language expectations and the balance of remote and on-site work before the engagement begins.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about SAP BW? Start with the answers below.
SAP BW is used to collect, transform and organize data for reporting, planning and analysis. It can combine information from SAP systems with external sources while preserving governance, history and consistent business definitions.
SAP Business Warehouse is closely aligned with SAP data structures, extraction methods and enterprise reporting processes. A general-purpose warehouse may offer broader technology choice, while SAP BW can reduce integration effort for companies whose core operations run on SAP.
An SAP BW expert should understand SAP HANA, S/4HANA extraction, SQL, ABAP routines, authorizations and transport processes. Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud, Analysis for Office or SAP BusinessObjects is useful when reporting must reach different business audiences.
The right level depends on the scope, the age of the landscape and the risk of the delivery. A focused reporting change may need a specialist familiar with the existing models, while a migration or redesign calls for an SAP BW professional who can plan architecture, testing and cutover.
Yes, much SAP BW work can be handled remotely through shared documentation, secure access and regular workshops. On-site sessions in Vienna can still help with requirements, process mapping and coordination when several business groups are involved.
A strong SAP BW specialist can explain the source-to-report flow, data ownership, testing approach and operational support plan. Review the clarity of documentation, reconciliation results, load monitoring and the way the specialist handles failed or changing source data.
BW/4HANA is the modern SAP data warehousing product line designed for SAP HANA-based environments. Moving from classic SAP BW is not always a simple technical switch, so the target architecture, compatible objects, reporting needs and migration effort should be assessed first.
SAP BW is common in organizations with complex finance, procurement, manufacturing, retail, logistics or service operations. Its value is strongest where many business processes must be reconciled into dependable management and regulatory reporting.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used SAP BW in their recent projects is 112 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 900 € 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 89% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used SAP BW in their recent projects have 18 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 French (27%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used SAP BW in their recent projects are Information Technology (82%), Manufacturing (73%), and Banking and Finance (64%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used SAP BW in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (73%), 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.
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