SAP CO Experts in Vienna
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Michael Langer
Last position:
IAM Developer & IT Architect at Internationale Bank
Design and implementation of new functionalities in the areas of Lifecycle Management (LCM), Role Management (RLM) and Access Governance
Adjustment of the company-wide Segregation of Duties (SoD) matrix to ensure regulatory and internal compliance requirements
Further development and configuration of recertification processes
Creation and adaptation of custom workflows, rules and tasks in SailPoint IdentityIQ (BeanShell, XML, Java)
Use of static code analysis with SonarQube to ensure code quality and compliance with defined development standards
Regular code reviews within the development team to ensure quality, share knowledge and follow clean code principles
Work in an agile Scrum team with daily communication, sprint planning and reviews
Coordination with testers, test managers and business departments to ensure quality and smooth production rollout
Active involvement in release planning and deployment coordination, including test preparation, cutover activities and rollback strategies
Analysis and sustainable resolution of issues in the IAM production environment (2nd- and 3rd-level support)
Reproduction of complex errors, identification of root causes and implementation of lasting fixes
Creation of technical analyses and recommendations for operations and further development
Jerry Bousardo
Last position:
Owner at DIGIPM Consulting e.U.
From 02/2023 to 05/2024: IT interim manager within an international construction chemicals group headquartered in Germany as Global TSA Manager in a carve-out project responsible for the IT workstream.
From 06/2024: IT consulting in project management and IT service management areas, providing PM/PMO coaching and support.
Johanna Urbanz
Last position:
Manager at Deloitte Consulting GmbH
- Technology consulting and project management focused on SAP ICMR and SAP Group Reporting
Anton Larch
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
Jochen Hackl
Last position:
Group CFO at SPORTALM
- Company Transformation & Digitalization
- Implement a state-of-the-art finance structure
- Strategy & Business Planning
- All aspects of finance & accounting operations, IT, Legal, HR, Production and family office
Harald Türk
Last position:
Senior Consultant, Project Management, SAP FI, SAP AA and support for SAP CO, SAP SD and SAP MM at N.N.
- Project management
- Process consulting for clients
- Writing functional and technical specifications, training documents and work instructions
- Supporting staff in the finance department
- Universal Journal
- Customizing SAP FI (SAP FI-GL, SAP FI-AR, SAP FI-AP, SAP FI-AA, SAP FI-AM, SAP FI-BL, SAP FI-SL), parts of SAP CO, SAP SD, SAP MM, SAP SCM, SAP WF
- Advising on and implementing the chart of accounts for global use
- Advising and implementing SAP business partner (BP)
- Implementing ledgers
- Document splitting
- Inventory valuation
- Dunning
- Bank accounting: automated payment runs (SEPA, PAIN, DTAZV), electronic bank statement (CAMT formats)
- Rollouts in Australia, USA, Brazil, Germany, Austria
- Technical enhancements in payment transactions
- Bank, accounts receivable, accounts payable accounting
- All closing tasks (foreign currency valuation, receivables valuation, aging analysis)
- Reporting
- Programming based on ABAP OO
- Greenfield and brownfield approach
- Rollouts in USA, Brazil, Australia, China
- IFRS and local GAAPs
- Migration with MYD or transformation
Michael Handl
Last position:
Voest AG
SAP S/4HANA authorizations: Project NEXUS, implementation of the authorization concept for Voest branch
Implementation of the authorization concept for Voest Bulgaria for the SAP modules FI, AM, CO, MM, SD, PP, PM, PS, QM, WM and Fiori
Design, definition and implementation in the rollout
Franz Weghofer
Last position:
SAP Expert
- Preparation of S/4 HANA for utilities
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Statistics of experts using SAP CO
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
2.8 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Audit
Top industries
Banking and Finance, Food and Beverage, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
75%
Master's degree or higher
75%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
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Average rates of experts in Vienna using SAP CO
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About the technology
What SAP CO covers
SAP CO, or SAP Controlling, supports internal cost and profitability tracking inside SAP ERP and SAP S/4HANA. It helps companies follow where money is spent, where margins come from, and how plans compare with actuals. Strong SAP CO work connects finance data with operational decisions.
Core areas
- Cost center accounting and allocations
- Internal orders and settlement logic
- Profit center accounting and reporting
- Product costing and cost object control
- Planning, forecasts, and variance analysis
Where it fits
SAP CO is often part of a wider SAP finance landscape together with FI, MM, SD, and production-related processes. Specialists work on end-to-end flows, from postings and settlements to reporting structures and period-end close. In Vienna, this often matters for groups with regional finance teams, shared services, or manufacturing and service operations.
When to bring in freelancers
Companies usually seek freelance SAP CO experts when a new reporting structure is needed, an S/4HANA migration changes controlling logic, or a close process needs cleanup. They also help when planning data, allocations, or profitability views are inconsistent. Remote work is common, but on-site time in Vienna can help during workshops and close-critical phases.
What good specialists do
Strong SAP CO professionals understand business processes, not just configuration screens. They can map requirements into practical design, test real posting scenarios, and explain the impact on finance and operations. Look for clear documentation, careful cutover support, and the ability to work with SAP FI and related modules without losing the controlling logic.
Common project work
- S/4HANA Controlling design and migration support
- Cost center and profit center setup
- CO-PA reporting and margin analysis
- Period-end closing support and issue fixing
- Training key users and handover documentation
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about SAP CO, in one place.
SAP CO is used for controlling, planning, and analyzing internal costs and profitability. It helps finance teams see how costs flow through cost centers, orders, and profit centers, and how actual results compare with plans. In practice, it supports better decisions in budgeting, pricing, and period-end close.
Yes, SAP Controlling is the full name people often mean when they say SAP CO. The terms are used interchangeably in projects, especially in SAP ERP and S/4HANA contexts. Searchers may also use Controlling (CO) when looking for the same expertise.
A strong SAP CO specialist usually understands SAP FI as well, because postings and closing logic are closely connected. Knowledge of MM, SD, and production-related processes also helps when costs or margins depend on upstream transactions. Reporting tools and Excel are often part of the daily work too.
SAP CO focuses on internal management accounting, while SAP FI is about external financial accounting and statutory reporting. In real projects, the two modules must align so that postings, allocations, and month-end results stay consistent. Many issues appear where FI data feeds controlling objects or profitability analysis.
A SAP CO project usually needs someone who has handled real design and support work, not only documentation. The exact depth depends on the task: a clean-up of cost centers is simpler than an S/4HANA migration or a full profitability redesign. Good specialists can explain both configuration and business impact.
Yes, SAP CO work is often remote because workshops, testing, and documentation can be handled online. On-site time in Vienna can still be useful for process alignment, key-user sessions, or close-period issue resolution. Many teams use a mixed setup depending on the phase of the project.
A strong SAP CO freelancer speaks clearly about business processes, not only transaction codes. Look for evidence of work on allocations, planning, profitability, and period-end close, plus the ability to test real scenarios and document decisions. Good specialists also know where CO depends on FI and other SAP areas.
SAP CO is common in manufacturing, services, retail, and other organizations that need clear cost visibility. It is especially useful where planning, internal orders, or margin analysis are important for management decisions. In Vienna, it often appears in larger corporate finance setups and shared service environments.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used SAP CO in their recent projects is 126 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,004 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used SAP CO in their recent projects, 75% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 75% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used SAP CO in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used SAP CO in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (13%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used SAP CO in their recent projects are Banking and Finance (75%), Food and Beverage (63%), and Information Technology (63%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used SAP CO in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (100%), and Audit (63%).
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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