SAP CO Experts in Frankfurt
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Frankfurt, who have recently used SAP CO
Steffen Eschinger
Last position:
Domain Lead FI, CO, HR, Investor Relations at Douglas Group
- Process Owner SAP ERP 8 FI, CO & Investor Relations
- Process Owner SAP Success Factors
- Responsible for 4 teams, 39 FTE
- Full responsibility for end-to-end processes in SAP for Finance, Controlling, HR, Investor Relations
- Interface to certified public accountants for Finance IT (KPMG)
- ITIL-4 implementation for service request change request and project management with Service Now (Project Manager)
Fabio Nogueira
Last position:
SAP Logistics & Financials Coordinator at AirPlus International
- Leading technical SAP projects in FI/CO and logistics.
- Advanced ABAP analysis, debugging, and validation of complex integrations.
- Optimization of financial and logistics processes in S/4HANA environments.
- Responsibility for demand management, workshops, and technical solution architecture.
Benedikt Ruske
Last position:
Power BI developer at Mechanical Engineering (SME 500 emp.)
- KPI dashboards for inventory and goods received quality control & testing ETL, dataset, dataflows and report development, complex DAX solutions
Data sources: Dataverse, RDB, Excel
Tools: ETL, data modeling, data flows, Power Query, M, Power BI, complex DAX
- Capacity: 25%
Ali Kavacik
Last position:
SAP-FICO Project Manager at BAHAG AG
- Finance: Managed and led multiple cash flow-related projects.
- Implemented a standardized project management organization, including a resource plan.
- Led the VAT change project in Slovakia.
- Built a management dashboard for all internal projects.
- Systems used: MS Office; Jira, Confluence.
- Reference: Alexander Knoll, CFO – SAP FICO.
Dieter Kuske
Last position:
SAP Senior Consultant at Shop and Catering
Implementation of MM and SD with integration of Diebold-Nixdorf cash registers
Capturing the required processes (inventory management, procurement, sales, and cash register processes)
Customizing MM and SD
Project planning and control
Master data upload and inventory recording using LSMW based on Excel spreadsheets
Cash register data transfer via EDI and IDoc processing (MBGMCR and ACC_DOCUMENT)
Creating extensive documentation for internal staff
No middleware; instructing and training customer staff in customizing; SAP standard as prerequisite
SAP ECC 6.0 modules MM, SD, FI
Dominik Bahr
Last position:
Independent Advisor for M&A, Transformation and Restructuring at EquiNexT Consulting
- Advise corporates, start-ups and investors on M&A, PMI, carve-out, value creation and restructuring initiatives (scope depending on mandate)
- Drove M&A readiness for a MedTech start-up by building the business case, developing an integrated financial & target operating model
Waleri Moretz
Last position:
Project Manager at WAMOCON Academy
- Project planning and resource planning
- Requirements definition and technology selection
- Data migration and risk management
- Monitoring up to go-live
- Tools: Office365, Jira XRAY, Strato, Onboarding App
Garima Chomal
Last position:
IT Program Director at Trax Retail
- Directed global digital transformation programs enabling enterprise adoption of AI-powered retail analytics solutions
- Led migration from legacy platforms to cloud-based ecosystems, improving data processing performance by over 40%
- Served as strategic technology advisor to enterprise customers, aligning technology roadmaps with business objectives
- Managed cross-functional global teams of 100+ resources across multiple regions
Suneel Durgavajhala
Last position:
SAP Consultant & Developer at KS KeySolutions GmbH
- ABAP developments for rku.it GmbH, Agena GmbH, Koenig & Bauer AG, Salzgitter AG, duagon AG
- Redesigned material configuration data mass maintenance Fiori app for Siemens AG Engineering to resolve system resource issues
- Conducted S4Hana ABAP code remediation, ATC checks, and implemented ABAP parallel processing for Voestalpine AG
Helge Bredow
Last position:
Solution Architect at Deutsche Bahn
- Responsible for the end-to-end application and integration architecture of the Hamburg S-Bahn maintenance digitization program. A highlight is the introduction of robots and fixed camera towers to automate vehicle inspections, allowing AI image algorithms to assess train conditions during operation.
- Deutsche Bahn has one of the largest SAP PM implementations worldwide, which is a key component of this digitization.
Bernhard Colsman
Last position:
Head of Controlling and Plant Controlling at German midsize subsidiary of a global Japanese automotive supplier
- Continued tasks after the departure of a long-term employee and training a new staff member
- Preparation of the profit and loss statement as part of the weekly forecast, in cooperation with operational departments, and presentation in management meetings
- Regular analyses using Qlik Sense
- Preparation of monthly and quarterly closing
- Support for the plant manager
- Leading a team of four employees
- Conducting ad-hoc analyses for management
Jörg Podesky
Last position:
Salesforce Consultant at confidential
- Preparing and conducting workshops for Salesforce Marketing Cloud and Salesforce Sales Cloud
- Training key users in standard Salesforce capabilities for Sales Cloud & Marketing Cloud, customization capabilities, live demos, including hands-on exercises
- Tools / languages: Marketing Cloud, Sales Cloud
Yunus Basardal
Last position:
Subproject Manager CVI/BP, Consulting and Implementation of Business Partner Processes and Readiness Check at Emons Group
- Responsibility for executing the CVI at Emons Group, including the target design and implementation of the new business partner processes
- Focused on migrating vendor and customer master data to business partners, as well as leading and coordinating the functional and technical master data cleansing
- Used SAP ERP ECC, SAP Query Reporting, LSMW, SAP Readiness Check, and SAP authorizations
Hassan El Aboubi
Last position:
SAP Authorization Consultant at msg/Denios
- Support for the DENIOS S/4HANA greenfield transformation. - Role development based on the organizational model and structure. - Creation of roles based on process and steps in swimlanes. - Derivation of catalogs, spaces, pages and sections from process IDs. - User assignment via the organizational structure. - Authorization administration in the S/4HANA landscape with a Fiori-first approach. - Consulting and development in the S/4HANA greenfield area.
Markus Blum
Last position:
Project Management / MDM at Aenova
- System implementation from SAP R/3 and non-SAP systems into a single SAP R/3 system to consolidate processes by location and data by system.
- Coordination with business owners and planning the migration of master and transactional data.
- Implementation of the Nagarro master data add-on: Nagarro Data Care to identify current data.
- Deputy project lead for master data.
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Statistics of experts using SAP CO
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
26 years (Germany: 25 years)
Position duration
2.1 years (Germany: 3.1 years)
Positions per freelancer
17 (Germany: 18)
Top business areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Finance
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Accounting
Bachelor's degree or higher
100% (Germany: 88%)
Master's degree or higher
65% (Germany: 55%)
Certifications per freelancer
2 (Germany: 3)
Most common languages
English, German, French
Speak two or more languages
95% (Germany: 96%)
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Frankfurt using SAP CO
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
Core fit
SAP CO, also called SAP Controlling or CO, supports management accounting inside SAP ERP and S/4HANA. It helps companies plan costs, track actuals, analyze profitability, and steer decisions with clean controlling data.
Typical work
- Cost center, profit center, and internal order design
- Planning, allocations, assessments, and settlements
- Product costing and profitability analysis
- Month-end controlling checks and report support
Skills that matter
Strong SAP CO professionals understand the link between controlling and Finance, especially master data, postings, and reporting logic. They work well with adjacent areas such as SAP FI, MM, SD, and PS, because CO depends on clean integration across the business.
When experts help
Companies bring in freelance SAP CO specialists for new rollouts, S/4HANA transitions, reorganizations, and fixes after messy setup work. In Frankfurt, that often matters for shared service teams, industrial groups, and international companies that need precise controlling support in English and German.
Good deliverables
A solid expert can document the process design, clean up structures, test key flows, and support go-live with clear handover. They should also be able to explain variances, allocation logic, and reporting gaps in plain language.
What strong specialists do
- Translate business rules into stable CO structures
- Find root causes in postings, derivations, and reports
- Align controlling needs with SAP standards
- Keep changes testable and easy to hand over
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about SAP CO.
SAP CO is used for management accounting inside SAP. It supports cost tracking, budgeting, allocations, internal orders, and profitability analysis so managers can see how money moves through the business. Companies use it when they need clearer control over actuals, plans, and variance reporting.
Yes, SAP CO is the common abbreviation for SAP Controlling. The short name is used widely in projects, job briefs, and system discussions. If someone says CO, they usually mean the controlling module and its processes, not a separate product.
SAP CO focuses on internal management accounting, while SAP FI focuses on external financial accounting. The two are tightly linked because postings in FI often feed CO analysis. A strong project needs both sides aligned so reports, reconciliations, and allocations stay consistent.
A strong SAP CO specialist often also knows SAP FI, material accounting, profitability analysis, and integration points with MM, SD, or PS. They should understand master data, period-end close, and how business rules affect reporting. For larger landscapes, knowledge of S/4HANA and legacy ECC behavior is helpful too.
SAP CO freelancers are useful for rollouts, reorganizations, CO structure redesign, data cleanup, and issue resolution after go-live. They also help when the business needs better cost visibility or when reporting no longer matches the way the company works. These projects often need focused help instead of long-term staffing.
Many SAP CO tasks can be done remotely, especially design, testing, documentation, and support. On-site time in Frankfurt can help during workshops, cutovers, or when finance and controlling teams want fast decisions together. The right mix depends on system access, stakeholder availability, and the phase of the project.
A good SAP CO specialist explains not only the configuration, but also the business reason behind it. Look for clear examples of cost center structures, allocations, profitability reporting, and how they handled testing or defects. Strong experts are precise, calm under pressure, and careful with finance data.
Before joining a SAP CO project, a freelancer should understand the business model, reporting needs, current SAP landscape, and close calendar. They also need access to key stakeholders in Finance and Controlling, because many issues are process issues rather than system issues. The clearer the scope, the faster they can add value.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used SAP CO in their recent projects is 115 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 920 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used SAP CO in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 65% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used SAP CO in their recent projects have 26 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used SAP CO in their recent projects are English (95%), German (90%), and French (20%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used SAP CO in their recent projects are Information Technology (90%), Professional Services (90%), and Banking and Finance (65%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used SAP CO in their recent projects are Project Management (100%), Information Technology (90%), and Finance (75%).
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