
SAP FI Expert in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used SAP FI
Alwin G.
Last position:
IT Interim Manager & AI Strategist
- Founder of CheironX: AI-supported GRC management (ISO 27001, BSI IT-Grundschutz, TISAX, DORA)
- Strategic focus on Agentic AI and GenAI for modern IT Governance, Risk & Compliance Management
- IT interim management and strategic consulting
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
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
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.
Wolfgang O.
Last position:
Project Manager at EnBW - Netze Südwest
- New development and further development of the existing MS Dynamics CRM
IT systems: Microsoft Dynamics Customer Service, SharePoint, DevOps, SAP IS-U
- CRM implementation / further development
- Taking over from the previous service provider
- Business process analysis
- Agile project organization
- Business analysis / requirements engineering with AI support
- Use of AI in development
- Analysis of master data processes
- CRM customer data management
- Requirements documentation
- Stakeholder management
- Workshop moderation
Matthias B.
Last position:
Member at Rotary – Passport Club Werderscher Markt
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
Kristina S.
Last position:
Agile Transformation Coach – SAP Program (Freelance) at Sherpa X Digital Transformation SAP at Siemens
- Agile Transformation Coach within an SAP-driven End-to-End Lead-to-Cash program, supporting leadership and management teams in implementing and evolving the Sherpa Way of Working, strengthening Agile practices, role definitions and responsibility clarity (RACI), and delivery effectiveness
- Member of the leadership core team for the Way of Working, shaping and evolving agile operating models, challenging existing practices, and driving pragmatic, system-level improvements
- Conceptualized a Polarion-based Scrum Master dashboard as a single, role-based entry point for sprint status, dependencies, risks, and governance artefacts, reducing reporting overhead and improving transparency
- Provided targeted 1:1 coaching to the Master Scrum Master and Scrum Masters, strengthening leadership capability, role effectiveness, and support for team-specific challenges, including the redesign of Scrum Master syncs and collaboration formats
- Worked with teams and leadership on End-to-End Lead-to-Cash process analysis and documentation in SAP Signavio, supporting alignment, transparency, and a shared understanding of process expectations across teams
Kai Z.
Last position:
Enterprise Program Manager / Program Lead at YouGov Consumer Panel Services
The program supports the comprehensive realignment of the German Consumer Panel Services business. It combines a significant panel boost with the reprocessing of historical data and the integration of new receipt data. By significantly expanding and stabilizing the panel with the involvement of external partners, the aim is to improve the validity of the data base and create a reliable foundation for methodology, weighting and customer reporting. At the same time, historically grown processes for data delivery, OCR, matching, item QC, methodology and reporting are being harmonized, further developed technologically and reorganized. The goal is a scalable end-to-end landscape with higher data quality, clear responsibilities, reliable governance and sustainably manageable operational processes.
- Overall management of the restatement program, including the integrated roadmap as well as milestones, dependencies, risks and management decisions.
- Coordination of the panel boost and alignment of the required data deliveries, quality requirements and prerequisites for methodology, weighting and reporting.
- Alignment of business, product, data science, technology, operations and external partners around a shared target picture, aligned priorities and an integrated approach.
- Design of the organizational change triggered by the fundamental realignment of the data base, methodology and management logic, which has a lasting impact on established decision-making and collaboration patterns.
- Establishment and further development of governance, reporting and escalation structures as well as program-wide monitoring and operational processes for reliable management and sustainable handover.
- Management of critical data, technology and provider dependencies, including reprocessing, OCR transition and the timely synchronization of delivery, testing, methodology and reporting.
- Orchestration of international collaboration with teams and stakeholders in Germany, the United Kingdom, Portugal and Romania, as well as with external suppliers in Germany and Austria.
Impact Areas and Expertise: Program & Delivery Leadership, Business & Technology Alignment, Organization & Transformation, Governance & Sustainable Operations, Strategy & Target, Methodic Leadership, Transformation & Change Leadership, Executive Advisory
Rafael D.
Last position:
Project Lead Automation at Textile Industry
Analysis and optimization of end-to-end processes in various business areas such as sales, procurement, order processing, and logistics. Redesign of the ERP system. Identification of optimization potential, especially in areas with media discontinuities and manual activities, as well as creation of a prioritized transformation roadmap with clear business cases and implementation recommendations. Management of automation initiatives. RPA at the production site in China. Evaluation and introduction of relevant AI use cases, as well as building basic AI capabilities within the organization. Training internal project team members and supporting them throughout the transformation process to develop a culture of continuous improvement. Close collaboration with IT and external implementation partners, with reporting to senior management.
Main responsibilities and achievements:
- Analysis of business processes and design of automated processes
- Training and support for employees in China and Germany
- 20% cost savings in logistics
- Regular status reports to senior management
Markus H.
Last position:
Interim Manager Finance at Int. Konzern
Anton E.
Last position:
Balance Sheet Accountant HGB and Consultant at Eurostyle Systems Würzburg GmbH
- Cleared a backlog of incoming documents over five months;
- Clarified residual items and overdue open items;
- Checked, reconciled, and clarified accounting matters;
- Analyzed existing processes and implemented process improvements;
- Processed accounting transactions in SAP FI and MM
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.
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.
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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Statistics of experts using SAP FI
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years

Position duration
3 years

Positions per freelancer
17

Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Finance

Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing

Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Accounting
Bachelor's degree or higher
89%
Master's degree or higher
55%
Doctorate
6%

Certifications per freelancer
3

Most common languages
German, English, French

Speak two or more languages
97%
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 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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Explore rate insightsAverage rates of experts in Germany using SAP FI
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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.
- Information Technology (77%)
- Professional Services (73%)
- Manufacturing (68%)
- Banking and Finance (48%)
- Automotive (46%)
- Retail (41%)
- Transportation (33%)
- Healthcare (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Financial accounting core
SAP FI, also known as SAP Financial Accounting, manages the financial records that companies rely on for daily operations and statutory reporting. It covers the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset accounting and bank accounting. Documents, payments and balances remain connected across the enterprise.
Business processes
SAP FI supports the complete flow from source transaction to financial statement. Experts configure document types, posting keys, tax handling, payment runs, dunning, clearing and period-end activities. They also align accounting processes with purchasing, sales, inventory and controlling requirements.
Ecosystem and tooling
The work often spans SAP S/4HANA Finance, SAP ERP, SAP CO and integration points with logistics modules. Strong specialists understand Universal Journal, Fiori applications, workflows, electronic banking and data migration tools. They can also work with interfaces, forms, authorizations and reporting requirements.
When companies need specialists
- A finance transformation is moving from SAP ERP to S/4HANA
- A rollout must harmonize charts of accounts, ledgers or tax processes
- Month-end closing, payments or reconciliation needs improvement
- Finance data must connect reliably with procurement, sales or external systems
Companies often bring in freelance expertise for a rollout, carve-out, audit preparation or a complex integration. In Germany, collaboration may involve local finance teams, global process owners and site-based workshops, with German and English communication depending on the organization.
What strong experts deliver
A capable SAP FI professional translates accounting policies into stable system configuration. They document decisions, test complete business scenarios and manage transports without disrupting closing cycles. They understand how master data, integration logic and authorizations affect the quality of financial results.
Choosing the right fit
Look for experience that matches the project phase: design, configuration, migration, testing, go-live or support. Ask for concrete examples involving the relevant ledger model, company-code structure, interfaces and reporting needs. The strongest specialists explain risks clearly, involve finance users early and leave behind maintainable documentation.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about SAP FI? Start with the answers below.
SAP FI is used to record and manage financial transactions across general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset accounting and bank accounting. It supports closing, financial statements, payments, tax processes and audit-ready documentation.
SAP FI focuses on external financial accounting and legally relevant reporting, while SAP CO supports internal management accounting such as cost centers, profit centers and profitability analysis. The two areas work closely together, especially through the Universal Journal in SAP S/4HANA Finance.
A strong SAP FI specialist should understand SAP CO, procurement, sales, asset management and banking interfaces. Useful adjacent skills include data migration, Fiori, workflow configuration, authorizations, testing and integration with external tax or reporting systems.
The right SAP FI experience depends on the scope. A focused configuration change may need a specialist with support and testing expertise, while a rollout, carve-out or S/4HANA transformation requires experience in solution design, migration, integration and cutover.
SAP FI work can often be delivered remotely because configuration, documentation, testing and workshops use digital systems. On-site collaboration may still help during process discovery, user acceptance testing or go-live, particularly when German-speaking finance teams are involved.
Ask how the SAP FI specialist handled a comparable company-code structure, chart of accounts, ledger setup or integration landscape. Look for clear explanations of testing, transport management, reconciliation and documentation rather than familiarity with configuration screens alone.
SAP FI migration work can include business-partner alignment, ledger design, asset accounting preparation, data cleansing, mapping and reconciliation. Specialists also support fit-to-standard workshops, custom-code reviews, test cycles and cutover planning.
Working with SAP FI teams requires close coordination with finance owners, controlling specialists, technical integration teams and project governance. Freelancers should clarify the accounting model, approval paths, documentation standard and communication language before configuration begins.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used SAP FI in their recent projects is 114 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 914 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used SAP FI in their recent projects, 89% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 55% hold at least a Master's degree, and 6% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used SAP FI in their recent projects have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP FI in their recent projects are German (99%), English (97%), and French (22%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP FI in their recent projects are Information Technology (77%), Professional Services (73%), and Manufacturing (68%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP FI in their recent projects are Information Technology (88%), Project Management (83%), and Finance (69%).
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.
Countries:
- Germany
- Austria
- Switzerland
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