SAP CO Experts in Vienna
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Alexander P.
Last position:
Owner & Lecturer at Artellico / Own company for AI governance and data products
- Consulting and interim management at the intersection of IT operations and regulation
- Impact assessment 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
- Teaching assignments in Data & Information Management and Human-Machine Interaction at Hochschule Burgenland, since 2023
- Supervision of Master's theses and participation on examination boards
- Industry talks for businesses 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
- Integration with bank account systems using SEPA direct debit mandates and message formats under ISO 20022 (pain.008, camt.053)
- MLOps and AIOps in live operations
- Own applications under my own brand: shared codebase, separate deployment for each target device
- AI-assisted software development (vibe-coding), complete agentic pipelines, code generation, implementation, automated testing, CI/CD and release cycles
- Professional publications on the EU AI Act, NIS2, DORA, CRA and CER as an integrated governance system
- Professional 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
Garrett T.
Last position:
Transformation Advisor for SAP at Garrett Tedeman, CPA LLC
Independent practice serving clients in SAC-P and AI-enabled FP&A transformation, including financial model development for PE firm engagements, data cleansing with PowerQuery, workflow automation Claude Cowork, SAC-P scoping task-based assignments (Micro1.ai & Mercor.ai), and SAP partner network development.
- 2026 – Completed significant upgrade training for Positioning Business AI and SAP Cloud ALM Workshop (In-Person). Live Demos • SAC-P & Excel-Based Reports • Claude Partner • SAP Partner#: 1961209 (OE – Build)
- Fall 2026 – New effort to re-train/update past FI/CO, SAP BPC, SAP Platform to S/4 Finance & Core G/L Accounting
- 2026 – Upskilling for Transformation Toolchain. In-Person Workshops: Cloud ALM & SAP BTP • Joule Demo(s)
- 2025 – FP&A processes • Datasphere & Business Data Cloud • Team Workshops for AI • Toolchain & SAP Cloud ALM
- 2024 – Built key credentials on Deloitte S4 Experience • Group Reporting and SAC-P
Jerry B.
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.
End-to-end management of an international IT carve-out and TSA program, including transition of five service providers, governance and operating structures, service continuity, provider performance, SLA/KPI and cost management, SIAM and supplier management, security services, operational readiness, and transition into stable operations.
From 06/2024: IT consulting in project management and IT service management areas, providing PM/PMO coaching and support.
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
Michael L.
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
Jochen H.
Last position:
Interim CFO CEE Region at PE Portfolio company in the FMCG Industry
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
Sven S.
Last position:
Managing Director | Interim CFO & Finance AI
Commercial support for a property developer undergoing restructuring — financial management, transparency and reliable decision-making foundations. In parallel: AI mandates for an international cinema group (HR, energy technology) and an international construction group (consolidation, company valuation); additionally, auditing. Business consulting trade license (WKO).
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.
Harald T.
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 H.
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 W.
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
20 years
Position duration
2.3 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Top industries
Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Strategy
Bachelor's degree or higher
83%
Master's degree or higher
83%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Vienna are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
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Explore rate insightsAverage rates of experts in Vienna 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 29 Oct 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.
- Banking and Finance (85%)
- Information Technology (77%)
- Manufacturing (69%)
- Retail (62%)
- Energy (38%)
- Food and Beverage (38%)
- Healthcare (38%)
- Professional Services (38%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Controlling foundation
SAP CO, also known as SAP Controlling, supports internal management accounting in SAP environments. It tracks costs, revenues and margins across cost centers, profit centers, internal orders and projects. Companies use it to understand performance and guide operational decisions.
Core capabilities
Strong SAP CO specialists shape structures that reflect how a company plans, operates and reports. Their work can include:
- Cost center accounting and activity allocation
- Profit center accounting and segment reporting
- Internal orders, budgeting and settlement
- Product costing and production variance analysis
- Profitability analysis with contribution margins
SAP ecosystem
SAP CO works closely with SAP FI, the general ledger and accounts payable and receivable processes. Relevant expertise may also cover materials management, sales and distribution, production planning, asset accounting and project systems. Professionals often work with controlling areas, fiscal periods, allocations, settlements, planning versions and Universal Journal data in S/4HANA.
Project situations
Companies bring in freelance SAP CO expertise during S/4HANA transformations, template rollouts, redesigns and reporting changes. Specialists also help when month-end closing is slow, allocations are unreliable, product costs are unclear or management reports do not match operational reality. In Vienna, collaboration may combine remote delivery with workshops for local finance and business teams.
Delivery and integration
A capable specialist translates finance requirements into practical SAP configuration and processes. They clarify the chart of accounts, organizational structure, planning model and reporting needs before changing the system. Useful deliverables include a solution design, configured cycles, test scenarios, migration support, user documentation and a controlled handover.
Quality signals
Look for professionals who can explain both the accounting logic and the business reason behind each controlling design choice. Relevant experience should include integration testing, period-end support, data reconciliation and authorization awareness. Clear documentation, careful transport management and confident communication with finance, operations and IT are strong signs of dependable SAP CO work.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about SAP CO, in one place.
SAP CO is used for internal management accounting and performance analysis. It helps companies plan costs, allocate expenses, calculate product costs, settle internal orders and evaluate profitability by business area, product or market.
SAP Controlling focuses on internal cost and profitability management, while SAP FI records financial accounting for statutory and external reporting. The two areas are closely integrated, so a strong specialist understands how postings, allocations and reconciliations move between them.
An experienced SAP CO professional usually understands SAP FI and business processes in procurement, sales, production or projects. Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, Universal Journal, reporting, data migration, testing and month-end closing is also valuable.
Companies often engage an SAP CO specialist for an S/4HANA transformation, a rollout, a controlling redesign or a difficult closing process. Freelance support is also useful when internal teams need help with product costing, profitability analysis, allocations or reporting defects.
The right level depends on the scope and risk of the work. A focused configuration change may need a specialist with targeted process knowledge, while a global template, complex integration or full S/4HANA transition calls for broad SAP CO delivery experience.
Yes. SAP CO work is often suitable for remote collaboration when access, documentation and testing environments are organized. Vienna-based teams may still prefer on-site workshops for process discovery, stakeholder alignment or training, with German and English communication depending on the organization.
Ask the specialist to explain a comparable controlling process from business requirement through testing and handover. A strong SAP CO professional can discuss organizational design, integration impacts, reconciliation, transport discipline and how users will operate the result.
A SAP Controlling freelancer should confirm the SAP release, scope, organizational structure, integration points, reporting expectations and available test data. They should also establish decision owners, transport procedures, documentation standards and the level of access required.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used SAP CO in their recent projects is 118 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 945 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used SAP CO in their recent projects, 83% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 83% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used SAP CO in their recent projects have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 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 (31%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used SAP CO in their recent projects are Banking and Finance (85%), Information Technology (77%), and Manufacturing (69%).
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 (85%), and Business Intelligence (69%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used SAP CO
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