SAP FI Experts in Vienna
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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
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
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
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
21 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
78%
Master's degree or higher
78%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Russian
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 Vienna 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 Vienna 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 (80%)
- Information Technology (70%)
- Manufacturing (60%)
- Retail (50%)
- Telecommunication (50%)
- Food and Beverage (40%)
- Media and Entertainment (40%)
- Pharmaceutical (40%)
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, records and controls a company’s external financial transactions. It covers the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset accounting, banking and financial reporting. Its configuration creates a consistent financial view across business units.
Processes and deliverables
SAP FI specialists translate finance requirements into working SAP processes and controls. Typical deliverables include:
- Chart of accounts and ledger configuration
- Vendor and customer accounting processes
- Payment runs, bank integration and reconciliation
- Asset accounting and depreciation structures
- Closing, reporting and audit support
Ecosystem and integration
SAP FI works closely with SAP CO for management accounting and with logistics areas such as procurement, sales and materials management. Strong professionals understand integration points, posting logic, tax settings, authorizations and master data. They may also work with SAP S/4HANA Finance, SAP Fiori, SAP BW and external banking or reporting systems.
When companies need specialists
Companies often bring in freelance SAP FI expertise during implementations, migrations, carve-outs and process redesigns. Specialists can also support a difficult closing cycle, repair configuration, improve payment controls or prepare finance teams for an SAP S/4HANA transition. In Vienna, collaboration may combine remote delivery with on-site workshops for finance and IT stakeholders.
Signs of strong expertise
A capable SAP FI professional connects configuration decisions to accounting outcomes instead of treating them as isolated settings. Look for clear documentation, careful testing and experience with posting keys, substitution rules, tax procedures, parallel ledgers and reconciliation. Strong specialists can explain risks to both finance users and technical teams.
Choosing the right professional
Define the relevant company codes, countries, integrations, reporting needs and project phase before selecting a freelancer. Ask for examples of comparable SAP FI work and explore how they handled cutover, data quality, testing and user acceptance. German and English communication may both matter for Vienna-based teams, depending on the organization and stakeholders.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about SAP FI? Start with the answers below.
SAP FI manages a company’s external financial accounting. It supports general ledger postings, accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset accounting, banking, closing and statutory reporting.
SAP FI focuses on legally relevant external accounting, while SAP CO supports internal management accounting and cost analysis. The two areas are closely integrated, so a strong specialist should understand how financial postings flow into controlling objects and reports.
A strong SAP FI specialist often understands SAP CO, procurement, sales, materials management, tax configuration and master data. Experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance, SAP Fiori, banking interfaces and data migration can also be valuable.
The right SAP FI freelancer should have experience that matches the project phase, such as implementation, rollout, migration, optimization or support. They should be able to explain their role in configuration, integration, testing, cutover and finance-user enablement.
SAP FI work is often suitable for remote collaboration because configuration, documentation and testing can be handled online. On-site workshops in Vienna may still help with process discovery, stakeholder decisions, cutover planning and user acceptance.
Ask the SAP FI professional to explain a relevant accounting process from requirement through configuration and testing. Quality is reflected in precise documentation, controlled transports, clear reconciliation steps and an ability to identify effects across integrated SAP areas.
SAP FI remains central to SAP S/4HANA Finance, although the data model, user experience and some processes differ from older SAP ERP environments. A suitable specialist should understand the target architecture, migration implications and changes to reporting and closing.
SAP Financial Accounting assignments with Vienna-based teams may involve local reporting requirements, banking processes and tax-related configuration. Freelancers should clarify the required language, stakeholder availability, on-site expectations and the organization’s existing SAP landscape before starting.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used SAP FI in their recent projects is 117 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 939 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used SAP FI in their recent projects, 78% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 78% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used SAP FI in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used SAP FI in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Russian (20%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used SAP FI in their recent projects are Banking and Finance (80%), Information Technology (70%), and Manufacturing (60%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used SAP FI in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (90%), and Finance (70%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used SAP FI
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