SAP FI Experts 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
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
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
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
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 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Austria 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.
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 29 Oct 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
Financial accounting in SAP
SAP FI, short for SAP Financial Accounting, manages the core financial records of an organisation. It supports general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset accounting, bank accounting and financial close processes. The module provides controlled postings and a consistent view of financial data across the business.
Core processes
SAP FI specialists configure the structures and rules that turn business transactions into reliable accounting entries. Typical deliverables include:
- Company codes, ledgers, fiscal years and posting periods
- General ledger, vendor and customer accounting
- Payment runs, bank integration and clearing rules
- Asset accounting and depreciation processes
- Closing, reporting and audit-ready documentation
Ecosystem and integration
SAP FI rarely operates alone. It exchanges data with SAP CO for management accounting, SAP MM for procurement and inventory, and SAP SD for sales and billing. Strong specialists also work with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Fiori, migration tooling, interfaces and external tax, banking or reporting systems.
When companies need support
Freelance expertise is useful during an SAP rollout, S/4HANA conversion, company-code integration or finance process redesign. Companies also bring in specialists when payment automation fails, reconciliations become difficult, closing takes too long or legacy SAP FI customisation needs to be simplified. In Austria, projects may require collaboration with local finance teams and German-language stakeholders.
What strong specialists deliver
Effective SAP FI professionals combine configuration knowledge with a firm grasp of accounting controls and business operations. They clarify requirements, document decisions, test end-to-end postings and protect the integrity of master data. They can explain issues to finance users and coordinate cleanly with SAP CO, logistics, development and external system teams.
Selecting the right expertise
Look for evidence of comparable SAP FI work rather than a generic SAP profile. Relevant experience may include the same industry, ledger structure, integration landscape, migration path or reporting needs. For remote collaboration, define access, workshops, testing ownership and language expectations early; on-site work can help with process discovery and cutover preparation.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about SAP FI.
SAP FI is used to record, control and report a company’s financial transactions. It covers general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset accounting, banking, tax-related postings and financial closing.
SAP FI focuses on external financial accounting and legally relevant reporting, while SAP CO supports internal cost and profitability analysis. The two areas share data, so a strong specialist understands how postings flow between them.
A capable SAP FI specialist often works with SAP CO, SAP MM, SAP SD, SAP S/4HANA and SAP Fiori. Knowledge of migration, interfaces, banking integration, master data and financial controls is also valuable.
The right SAP FI background depends on the scope, integration complexity and level of customisation. A configuration change may need a focused specialist, while a rollout or S/4HANA transformation calls for experience across design, testing, migration and cutover.
SAP FI work can often be delivered remotely through secure system access, structured workshops and shared test plans. On-site sessions may still help with finance process discovery, stakeholder alignment and go-live preparation, especially when German-language collaboration is expected.
A company may need SAP FI expertise for a rollout, conversion, integration, closing issue, payment problem or finance process redesign. Freelance support is also useful when internal teams need temporary capacity without changing the long-term organisation.
Ask a SAP FI professional to explain a comparable process, the configuration choices made and how testing was controlled. Look for clear documentation, sound accounting understanding, practical integration knowledge and the ability to communicate with finance users.
SAP FI projects in Austria may involve local finance processes, German-language stakeholders and connections to banking, tax or reporting systems. Specialists should clarify the client’s SAP release, accounting structure, delivery model, access rules and responsibilities before starting.
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 991 € 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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