SAP FI Expert in Austria
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Austria, who have recently used SAP FI
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
Franz P.
Last position:
Business & IT Consulting at fpcon Franz Plakolm Consulting
- Business consulting finance & supply chain for Infor ERP LN Cloudsuite projects
- Lead consultant ERP LN Cloudsuite finance & cost accounting
- Implementation projects in Germany for a manufacturer of precision castings and a producer of stainless steel kegs
- Optimization project at a steel service center
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).
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
Johanna U.
Last position:
Manager at Deloitte Consulting GmbH
- Technology consulting and project management focused on SAP ICMR and SAP Group Reporting
Hannes G.
Last position:
Interim Manager Controlling at Lindab GmbH
10/2025 – 03/2026 Lindab GmbH, Feldkirchen (GER) Interim Manager Controlling/Project Manager  Project manager for implementations at Raab Lüftungstechnik GmbH:
- Implementation of Power BI as a reporting tool
- Design and implementation of a standardized inventory process
- Adjustment of contribution margin accounting in Microsoft Navision 2009
- Implementation of automated interfaces between the payroll program and Power BI
- Implementation of an interface between winKlimax and Navision 2009
- Setup of a new cost accounting (CM, cost centers)
- Introduction of supply chain controlling (stock levels, lead times, production KPIs)
Markus S.
Last position:
IT Transformation at Bundesrechenzentrum
- Multi-program management of an IT transformation in a public organization with 6000+ employees
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
Klaus S.
Last position:
Interim Management "Director Carpentry" at ELKAYINTERIORSYSTEMS
- Operational responsibility in furniture sourcing for procurement – strategic and operational, logistics, quality, ERP systems, project management
- Business process optimization
- Optimization of the used ERP system
- Employee development and coaching
Peter K.
Last position:
Sabbatical
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 FI
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
1.7 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Finance
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
2
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
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 Austria 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.
Average rates of experts in Austria using SAP FI
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 FI 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 (69%)
- Information Technology (69%)
- Manufacturing (69%)
- Retail (46%)
- Food and Beverage (38%)
- Telecommunication (38%)
- Automotive (31%)
- Chemical (31%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Core function
SAP FI, short for SAP Financial Accounting, manages the external financial processes of an organisation. It supports general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset accounting, bank accounting and financial reporting. Companies use it to create consistent, auditable records across legal entities and business units.
Business processes
SAP FI connects daily transactions with closing and reporting activities. Strong configuration covers the chart of accounts, fiscal periods, document types, tax handling, payment runs, dunning and foreign currencies. It can also support local reporting needs for companies operating across Austria and other markets.
- General ledger and subledger design
- Vendor and customer accounting
- Asset accounting and depreciation
- Payment, bank and reconciliation processes
Ecosystem and integration
SAP FI commonly works with SAP CO for management accounting and with materials management, sales and distribution, production and human capital processes. In S/4HANA, professionals also work with the universal journal, business partner data, embedded analytics and Fiori applications. Integration with banks, tax tools, data warehouses and external systems is often central to the solution.
When expertise matters
Companies bring in freelance specialists during SAP S/4HANA transformations, template rollouts, company-code extensions and complex finance integrations. They also need focused support when closing takes too long, reconciliations fail, reporting rules change or finance teams cannot safely adjust configuration themselves.
- Migration from SAP ERP to S/4HANA
- Finance process harmonisation
- Configuration and testing
- Data migration and reconciliation
- Go-live and hypercare support
What strong specialists deliver
Effective SAP FI professionals combine accounting knowledge with precise system configuration. They document decisions, trace postings from source transactions to financial statements and test complete business scenarios rather than isolated screens. They understand authorisations, transport paths, data quality and the effect of changes on connected SAP modules.
Working with freelancers
Remote collaboration works well for design, configuration, documentation, testing and issue analysis when access and decision paths are clear. On-site work in Austria can help during workshops, cutovers and business validation, especially when finance, tax and IT teams must agree quickly. German or English communication may be important depending on the organisation and project scope.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about SAP FI.
SAP FI is used to record and manage external financial transactions, including general ledger postings, receivables, payables, assets, banks and financial statements. It gives finance teams a controlled foundation for closing, audit preparation and statutory reporting.
SAP FI focuses on external accounting and legally relevant financial reporting, while SAP CO supports internal management accounting, cost control and profitability analysis. The two areas share data closely, so many projects require a specialist who understands both integration points.
A strong SAP FI specialist usually understands SAP CO, materials management, sales and distribution, asset accounting, tax processes and bank interfaces. Knowledge of S/4HANA, the universal journal, business partner data, Fiori and migration tools is also useful for modern programmes.
SAP FI freelancers are often brought in for S/4HANA migrations, finance rollouts, company-code changes, integration work and closing improvements. They can also provide targeted support for testing, data reconciliation, go-live preparation and post-launch issue resolution.
The right SAP FI experience depends on the assignment, not only on a résumé label. A configuration task may need proven knowledge of the relevant accounting processes, while a transformation requires experience with migration, integration, testing, cutover and business change.
Much SAP FI work can be handled remotely, including workshops, configuration, documentation, testing and defect analysis. On-site collaboration in Austria may still help during process discovery, user acceptance, cutover or periods when finance and IT teams need close coordination.
An SAP FI project in Austria may require German for workshops, accounting discussions and user documentation, while multinational teams often work in English. The required language depends on the finance organisation, the rollout scope and the countries included in the template.
Ask an SAP FI specialist to explain how a real posting moves through configuration, integration, reconciliation and reporting. Strong professionals connect system decisions to accounting outcomes, identify risks early, document their work clearly and validate changes with complete business scenarios.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used SAP FI in their recent projects is 124 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 992 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used SAP FI 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 Austria who have used SAP FI in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used SAP FI in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (15%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used SAP FI in their recent projects are Banking and Finance (69%), Information Technology (69%), and Manufacturing (69%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used SAP FI in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (92%), and Finance (77%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used SAP FI
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.
Vienna Graz 
Vienna Countries:
- Germany
- Austria
- Switzerland
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