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Hire experts who configure cost centers, internal orders and profitability analysis, integrate SAP CO with finance and logistics, and support S/4HANA transformations. FRATCH matches you quickly and precisely with vetted, available freelancers.

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Gerhard K.

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Senior IT / Project / Digitalization Manager

Wissen
Gerhard K.

Last position:

Senior Project Manager and Site Manager at HENSOLDT Optronics GmbH

  • Set-up of the data center in Oberkochen (Defence division)
  • Planning of the fiber-optic ring and simulation of Wi-Fi coverage
  • Installation plan for WAN and LAN cables for office and production (infrastructure)
  • Adaptation of the SAP system (R3) for the Oberkochen site (software)
  • IT transformation of the SAP system to SAP HANA
  • Planning of network infrastructure and server technologies in the SAP environment
  • Pre-sales support and establishment of change management
  • Independent coordination of utilities according to time, budget and quality
  • Mapping of the project in MS Project and SERVICENow
  • Development and design of hardware and software
  • Demand management and portfolio management
  • Set-up of a risk register and migration plan
  • Preparation of payment-supporting documents in coordination with the responsible finance and commercial functions
  • Budget: 5 million - 34 FTE
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Silvia B.

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Consultant

Überlingen
Silvia B.

Last position:

Business Consultant - Product Management Banking at Aareal Bank AG

  • Focus on optimizing and further developing the internal customer EBICS application
  • Functional and technical consulting for Aareal First Financial Solutions AG on EBICS standard products and applications in the areas of operations and further development, as well as project-related communication with external development partners and the product manufacturer to implement the corresponding technical optimizations
  • As the functional coordinator, providing advice on content-related and regulatory requirements as well as technical prerequisites and requirements, and bringing these together at the functional level
  • Consulting on the use of EBICS formats
  • Reviewing the current EBICS standard for optimization and further development potential
  • Analyzing the current state to identify development potential and deriving appropriate recommendations for action while considering regulatory requirements
  • Conducting EBICS tests throughout the project
  • Functional responsibility for requirements management and, in this context, recording and documenting requirements for such tests
  • Designing a functional and sustainable test management system
  • Conducting and evaluating tests
  • Consulting on sustainable quality assurance and audits
  • Project language: German and English
  • Tools/Methods: MS Project, MS Office, MS Visio, TestRail, Confluence, Jira, Business Logics Bankkrecher, Business Logics Test Data Generator, Business Logics Banking Tool, Business Logics Test System, DBEAVER, Squirrel, Unix Virtual Machines, WinSCP, Kitty, Putty, various Aareal Bank products, Online Banking Portal, Aareal Sign, core banking system, SAP Blue Eagle, SAP RE-FX, Aareon Wodis Sigma, Haufe Real Estate Wowinex, GAP Group Immotion, UTS Karthago, SAP IS-U/Waste, SIV kVASy, various EBICS clients
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Christoph H.

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Transformation & Delivery Manager | Program Lead | PMO Lead

Munich
Christoph H.

Last position:

Project Manager & Test Manager at Cyber Security

  • SAP S/4HANA upgrade from Release 2021 to 2025 and FI/CO transformation as part of a new TOM. Four streams and two SAP service providers; management during ongoing operations.

  • Overall responsibility for time, quality and budget as well as cross-stream coordination of the four streams

  • Coordination of process streams, business functions and SAP service providers

  • Establishment and management of governance, planning, risks, dependencies, resources and escalations

  • Provider management, regular management reporting, and preparation and execution of project and Steering Committee meetings

  • Responsibility as Test Manager for test strategy, test planning, UAT, defect management and acceptance

  • Result: Successful preparation for Go-live on 28.09.2026 during ongoing operations; quality and the planned absence of production interruptions ensured. Project governance established and positive feedback from management and stakeholders.

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Matthias B.

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Interim Manager for Transformation, Change and Restructuring

Solingen
Matthias B.

Last position:

Member at Rotary – Passport Club Werderscher Markt

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Isabella S.

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People Analytics · HR Controlling · HR Transformation · Pay Transparency

Seligenstadt
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
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Nick F.

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SAP Senior Program Manager and Business Architect

Limburgerhof
Nick F.

Last position:

SAP Senior managing partner at INXAP Switzerland

Leading public Cloud Projects hands on. Develop the German market for SAP consulting company Inxap focused on edge technologies.

  • Built and expanded INXAP's SAP consulting presence in the German market, focusing on AI, automation, IoT, and next-generation financial process technologies.
  • Advised CIOs, CFOs, and IT leadership teams on SAP strategy, digital transformation, and Center of Excellence (CoE) operating models.
  • Led executive-level engagements, shaping solution roadmaps and driving high-value SAP S/4HANA, SAP Public Cloud and financial process automation initiatives.
  • Developed and negotiated strategic deals, ensuring alignment with corporate IT priorities and delivering measurable business outcomes.
  • Positioned INXAP as a trusted partner for edge technologies by translating complex innovations into actionable enterprise use cases.
  • Built relationships with key stakeholders across corporate IT, enabling long-term partnerships and repeat business.
  • Identified market opportunities, crafted go-to-market strategies, and represented INXAP in executive discussions with German enterprises.
  • Coordinated cross-border collaboration with Swiss leadership to align offerings, delivery models, and client acquisition strategies.
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Tobias S.

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Project Lead & Expert SAP S/4 HANA Public Cloud

Rostock
Tobias S.

Last position:

Project Manager SAP S/4 HANA Public Cloud at TIMETOACT Group

To achieve savings and optimize compliance, apps were restructured in line with the mappings in identity management, restrictions were defined and, above all, costs resulting from overuse were reduced. Communication with stakeholders, validation of authorizations with users and technical implementation in the SAP FI/CO and Sourcing & Procurement modules created significant added value for the group. This also included the corresponding documentation for the auditors.

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Songül D.

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Senior SAP Data & Analytics Consultant & Project Manager (BI / BW/4HANA) | Planning (BPC, BI-IP)

Düsseldorf
Songül D.

Last position:

Freelance SAP BW Consultant at DKV Mobility Services

  • Designed and implemented enhancements in SAP BW on HANA 7.5 in the context of CRM migration and S/4HANA and BW/4HANA transformation programs
  • Migrated SAPI data sources to the ODP framework as part of the S/4HANA migration
  • Delivered SAP ECC data to Snowflake using BW data models and Calculation Views for Power BI analytics
  • Integrated SAP and non-SAP data sources (including MS Dynamics)
  • Improved reporting transparency through consolidated data models
  • Optimized data loading processes for FI-CO data sources, significantly improving load times and system performance
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Abhishek S.

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SAP FICO Architect | Solution Architect | Lead Consultant

Wardenburg
Abhishek S.

Last position:

Business Process Manager / SAP FICO Owner at Dynapac GmbH

  • Defined S/4HANA finance solution architecture and led full project lifecycle — Blueprint through Hypercare — for global rollout.
  • Designed global finance templates and COPA characteristics, harmonizing financial reporting across business units.
  • Implemented role-based authorizations, SOD controls, and master data governance; managed provisioning and training for 200+ users.
  • Coordinated cross-module integrations (MM, SD, PP) and third-party systems (Salesforce, SAP DRC, E-Invoicing), reducing month-end close from 5 days to 2 days.
  • Prepared functional specifications, supported ABAP development, and drove problem management practices that reduced recurring incidents.
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Mladen B.

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Senior SAP BW/4HANA / BPC / SAC Consultant – Freelancer

Berlin
Mladen B.

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Senior SAP BW/4HANA / BPC / SAC Consultant – Freelancer at Company in Berlin and Belgium in the utilities sector

  • Implementation of data models in BW/4HANA, ABAP CDS Views, HANA Calculation Views, AMDP Scripts, OData Services, object-oriented ABAP in BW, SAC.
  • Adjustments in BPC for BW/4HANA.
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Arne Z.

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Managing Director and Shareholder

Hamburg
Arne Z.

Last position:

Managing Director and Shareholder at ARNESS GmbH & Co. KG

  • Founded the company as a full-service consulting firm focused on purchasing and supply chain
  • Commercial management of the company
  • Digitalization and automation of work steps to reduce process costs
  • Project management for optimization projects
  • Connecting German companies with manufacturers abroad to achieve shorter delivery times and lower procurement costs at the same time
  • Organizing B2B meetings between international companies
  • Research on procurement markets (BestCostCountry) for the production of complex welded assemblies
  • Taking on interim management assignments
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Christian F.

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IT Project Implementer (Problem Solver)

Buxtehude
Christian F.

Last position:

Department Head (Interim) at Municipal utilities and transport company

  • Defined and established the areas of responsibility
  • Built a governance model for the department and its areas of responsibility
  • IT strategy, project management, process management, and quality and sustainability management
  • Developed a communications strategy for the group
  • Created the IT strategy
  • Designed templates, guidelines, and processes for consistent ways of working
  • Recorded strategic guidelines and grouped ongoing projects – derived a roadmap for strategic planning
  • Reviewed ongoing projects
  • Prepared staffing calculations and capacity planning
  • Defined job profiles
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Martin H.

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Senior IT Transformation Consultant | Solution Architect | Cloud Architect | CTO/CIO Advisor

Freilassing
Martin H.

Last position:

Lead Product Owner at Energy

  • Team leadership: Prioritization and coordination of four cross-functional teams.
  • Platform strategy: Development and implementation of strategies to optimize existing IT platforms.
  • Stakeholder management: Active management of expectations and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Program and innovation management: Prioritization and coordination of cross-department projects as well as innovation initiatives.
  • Product Owner consulting: Advising Product Owners with a focus on product development and continuous product improvement.
  • Organizational development: Improving communication and decision-making structures across all organizational levels.
  • Change management: Implementing best-practice change management methods to ensure continuous optimization and innovation.
  • Quality assurance: Ensuring high quality standards in processes, services, and deliverables.
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Thomas V.

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Interim Manager and Sparring Partner

Hattingen
Thomas V.

Last position:

Consulting and project support in fixed asset inventory at tvp-interim

  • Independent planning, coordination and operational counting of fixed asset inventories at SGS sites across Germany
  • During the count, clarification of variances as well as posting of the new inventories in the fixed assets of the respective site and company

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Statistics of experts using SAP CO

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

25 years

SAP CO experts in Germany have 25 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

3.1 years

SAP CO experts in Germany stay in a single position for 3.1 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

18

SAP CO experts in Germany have completed 18 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Finance

SAP CO experts in Germany have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Project Management, and Finance.

Top industries

Information Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing

SAP CO experts in Germany are most in demand in Information Technology, Professional Services, and Manufacturing.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Accounting

SAP CO experts in Germany earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Project Management, and Accounting.

Bachelor's degree or higher

90%

90% of SAP CO experts in Germany hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

56%

56% of SAP CO experts in Germany hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

6%

6% of SAP CO experts in Germany have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

3

SAP CO experts in Germany hold 3 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

SAP CO experts in Germany most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

97%

97% of SAP CO experts in Germany speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

0 40 80 120 160
2 of the SAP CO experts in Germany charge less than €400 per day.
45 of the SAP CO experts in Germany charge between €400 and €800 per day.
130 of the SAP CO experts in Germany charge between €800 and €1200 per day.
32 of the SAP CO experts in Germany charge between €1200 and €1600 per day.
6 of the SAP CO experts in Germany charge €1600 or more per day.
<€400 €400-​800 €800-​1200 €1200-​1600 €1600+

The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany 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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Average rates of experts in Germany using SAP CO

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 923 €

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Median rate 904 €

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 (77%)
  • Professional Services (75%)
  • Manufacturing (72%)
  • Automotive (47%)
  • Banking and Finance (46%)
  • Retail (43%)
  • Healthcare (33%)
  • Transportation (33%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

What SAP CO covers

SAP CO, or SAP Controlling, provides the internal view of financial performance. It helps companies plan costs, assign expenses, analyze margins and compare actual results with targets. The module connects management reporting with operational transactions across the SAP landscape.

Core controlling areas

SAP CO specialists work across several closely linked functions:

  • Cost center accounting for overhead planning and allocation
  • Internal orders for temporary initiatives and investments
  • Profit center accounting for responsibility-based reporting
  • Product cost controlling for cost estimates and variance analysis
  • Profitability analysis for customer, product and market margins

Ecosystem and integration

Effective SAP CO work depends on integration with SAP FI, Materials Management, Sales and Distribution, Production Planning and Project System. Professionals also work with SAP S/4HANA Finance, universal journal structures, reporting tools and migration frameworks. They understand how master data, document flows and organizational units affect controlling results.

When companies need specialists

Companies often bring in freelance SAP CO expertise during S/4HANA transformations, chart-of-accounts redesigns, rollouts and post-go-live stabilization. Specialists can resolve allocation errors, improve planning models, prepare testing and document processes. In Germany, they may also support distributed teams that need clear coordination between finance, operations and local business units.

Typical deliverables

A project may require a configured controlling model, validated cost center hierarchies, allocation cycles, planning versions or profitability reports. Other deliverables include fit-gap assessments, migration mappings, test cases, training materials and support for month-end or year-end closing. Strong professionals connect each configuration choice to a measurable business process.

What distinguishes strong professionals

The best SAP CO experts combine configuration knowledge with accounting, process and communication skills. They ask how management uses data before changing structures or reports. They trace postings across integrated modules, explain implications to finance and operations teams, and leave behind maintainable documentation. For remote collaboration across Germany, disciplined workshops and clear decisions are especially valuable.

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Frequently asked questions

Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about SAP CO.

SAP CO is used for internal cost and profitability management. It supports cost center accounting, internal orders, product costing, profit centers, planning, allocations and profitability analysis.

SAP Controlling focuses on internal management information, while financial accounting records legally relevant external reporting. The two areas share data and processes, but CO adds analysis of responsibility, cost behavior, margins and operational performance.

A strong SAP CO specialist often understands SAP FI, Materials Management, Sales and Distribution, Production Planning and Project System. Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Finance, planning, reporting, master data and integration testing is also valuable.

The right level depends on the scope. SAP CO configuration for a focused process may need a specialist with deep knowledge of that area, while a global rollout or S/4HANA transformation calls for someone who can handle design, integration, migration, testing and stakeholder decisions.

SAP CO projects can often be delivered remotely through structured workshops, system access and shared documentation. On-site sessions may still help during discovery, testing, training or complex decisions involving finance and operations teams. German and English language expectations should be agreed early.

SAP CO is especially useful when costs, postings and operational transactions must stay connected in one process model. Separate reporting tools can complement it, but they may not replace the controls, allocations and integrated responsibility structures handled in SAP.

Ask the SAP CO professional to explain a relevant design decision from business need through configuration, integration and testing. Review examples of documentation, ask how they troubleshoot posting differences, and check whether they can communicate clearly with both finance users and technical teams.

Before an SAP CO assignment, clarify the SAP release, system landscape, controlling areas, company codes, integration scope and project phase. Also confirm access, decision rights, documentation standards, workshop language and whether the work covers design, configuration, migration or support.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used SAP CO in their recent projects is 115 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 923 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Germany who have used SAP CO in their recent projects, 90% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 56% hold at least a Master's degree, and 6% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Germany who have used SAP CO in their recent projects have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.1 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP CO in their recent projects are German (98%), English (97%), and French (25%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP CO in their recent projects are Information Technology (77%), Professional Services (75%), and Manufacturing (72%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP CO in their recent projects are Information Technology (89%), Project Management (86%), and Finance (75%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used SAP CO

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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