SAP CO Expert in Frankfurt
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Isabella S.
Last position:
Founder & Consultant at ISA ADVISE
- Independent consulting at the intersection of HR, Finance and IT
- Focus on People Analytics, HR Controlling, Pay Transparency, Compensation & Benefits and HR Transformation
- Analysis of complex HR and business data and development of reliable decision-making foundations for management and HR
- Design of KPI, reporting and BI solutions as well as data-based management models
- Consulting from analysis and concept development through implementation of transformation and optimization projects
- Focus on SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP BW and Power BI
- ISA = Insight · Structure · Alignment
Steffen E.
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 N.
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.
Ali K.
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 K.
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 B.
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 M.
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 C.
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 D.
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 B.
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 C.
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
Yunus B.
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 E.
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 B.
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.
Kersten J.
Last position:
IT Controlling, Interim Manager at Fresenius/Kabi
- Implementation of a new financial and legal model and an IT Operating Model (ITOM)
- Structural improvement of collaboration between IT organizations
- Increased transparency of IT costs
- Introduction of a global IT budget process
- Implementation of a billing process (SAP SD) for IT services, coordinating the teams
- Responsible IT headquarters controller
- Support for a new CIO in the first months
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Statistics of experts using SAP CO
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
27 years (Germany: 25 years)
Position duration
2.2 years (Germany: 3.1 years)
Positions per freelancer
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: 90%)
Master's degree or higher
67% (Germany: 56%)
Certifications per freelancer
2 (Germany: 3)
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
94% (Germany: 97%)
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 Frankfurt 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 CO 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 (94%)
- Professional Services (94%)
- Banking and Finance (67%)
- Transportation (61%)
- Manufacturing (61%)
- Retail (61%)
- Pharmaceutical (50%)
- Automotive (44%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What SAP CO covers
SAP CO, also known as SAP Controlling, provides the management accounting layer of SAP ERP and SAP S/4HANA. It connects financial data with operational activity so companies can track costs, margins, budgets and internal performance. The module supports decisions across finance, production, sales and service.
Core functions
SAP CO specialists work across several connected areas:
- Cost center and internal order accounting
- Profit center accounting and margin analysis
- Product costing and cost object controlling
- Planning, allocations and variance analysis
- Integration with SAP FI, MM, SD and PP
They also align controlling structures with the company code, chart of accounts, fiscal calendar and reporting model.
Systems and tooling
The work may involve classic SAP ECC environments or SAP S/4HANA, where Universal Journal integration changes how FI and CO data are recorded and analyzed. Relevant tools include SAP Fiori apps, embedded analytics, CDS views, allocations, planning functions and SAP Analytics Cloud. Strong specialists understand configuration as well as data flows, authorizations and transport processes.
When companies need help
Companies often bring in freelance SAP CO expertise during an S/4HANA transformation, a new controlling model or a complex rollout. Typical assignments include redesigning cost centers, harmonizing profit centers, resolving settlement errors and preparing management reporting. Frankfurt companies may also need specialists who can collaborate on-site with finance teams while coordinating remote work across international locations.
Project deliverables
A capable SAP CO professional can turn business requirements into a tested, maintainable solution. Deliverables may include a controlling blueprint, configuration documentation, test cases, migration rules, allocation cycles, reports and training materials. The specialist should explain how each design choice affects FI postings, logistics processes and closing activities.
What distinguishes strong specialists
Look for professionals who ask about the business model before changing configuration. They trace postings from source transactions through universal journal records, controlling objects and reports, and they validate results with finance users. In Frankfurt and beyond, clear communication in the required project language matters when workshops, testing and month-end support involve several teams. Experience with SAP S/4HANA should be matched to the actual release, scope and integration landscape.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about SAP CO.
SAP CO is used for management accounting and internal cost control. It helps companies plan and monitor cost centers, internal orders, profit centers, products and market segments, then compare actual results with plans.
SAP Controlling works closely with SAP FI, the Financial Accounting area. FI records external financial transactions, while CO uses integrated postings to analyze internal costs, revenues, allocations and profitability.
SAP CO exists in both SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA, but the data model and reporting experience differ. S/4HANA uses the Universal Journal and offers deeper Fiori and embedded analytics integration, so the right choice depends on the existing landscape and transformation plan.
A strong SAP CO specialist usually understands SAP FI and relevant logistics processes such as procurement, sales and production. Knowledge of SAP Fiori, CDS views, data migration, authorizations and SAP Analytics Cloud can also be important for integrated projects.
SAP Controlling expertise is useful for S/4HANA transformations, new company rollouts, controlling redesigns and reporting improvements. Freelancers may also be brought in to fix settlement, allocation, closing or profitability issues without expanding the permanent team.
SAP CO projects can often be delivered remotely when systems, documentation and secure collaboration tools are available. Frankfurt-based companies may still prefer on-site workshops for process design, testing or month-end support, particularly when German-language finance coordination is needed.
The right SAP CO background depends on the assignment, not a standard experience threshold. A configuration task may need a focused module specialist, while a global rollout or S/4HANA conversion calls for someone who can connect controlling design with finance, logistics, data and change activities.
Ask an SAP CO professional to explain a comparable controlling problem from business requirement through configuration, testing and closing validation. Check whether they can trace postings, document dependencies, challenge unclear requirements and communicate the impact on FI, logistics and management reporting.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used SAP CO in their recent projects is 113 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 901 € 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 67% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used SAP CO in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used SAP CO in their recent projects are German (94%), English (94%), and French (22%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used SAP CO in their recent projects are Information Technology (94%), Professional Services (94%), and Banking and Finance (67%).
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 (89%), and Finance (78%).
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