SAP FI Experts in Vienna
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Vienna, 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
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 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.
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 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 (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, manages the financial records that companies rely on for reporting and control. It covers the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset accounting, bank accounting and financial closing. The module connects operational transactions with consistent accounting data.
Processes and Deliverables
SAP FI specialists configure and improve processes such as:
- Chart of accounts, ledgers, currencies and posting rules
- Vendor invoices, customer billing, payments and dunning
- Asset acquisition, depreciation and retirement
- Period-end close, reconciliation and statutory reporting
They also document procedures, test configurations and support controlled releases.
SAP Ecosystem
Strong SAP FI expertise includes integration with SAP CO for management accounting and with materials management, sales and production processes. Depending on the landscape, professionals work with SAP S/4HANA Finance, SAP ERP Financials, Fiori apps, workflow, banking interfaces and tax integrations. They understand both configuration and the business rules behind each posting.
When Companies Need Support
Companies bring in freelance SAP FI experts during S/4HANA migrations, global template rollouts, acquisitions, audit preparation and closing-process redesign. They may also need help with payment automation, master-data cleanup, interface failures or a backlog of change requests. In Vienna, specialists often support international teams across German- and English-speaking business units.
What Good Work Looks Like
A capable professional translates finance requirements into a traceable SAP design. They protect posting logic, master data, authorizations and audit trails while keeping processes practical for accounting teams. Look for clear test scenarios, careful transport management, useful documentation and evidence of successful integration with adjacent SAP areas.
Collaboration and Handover
SAP FI work can be delivered remotely when workshops, system access and decision paths are well organized. On-site sessions in Vienna can help with finance process discovery, stakeholder alignment and training, especially during a close or migration. The best specialists leave behind tested configurations, transparent issue logs and a handover that internal teams can maintain.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about SAP FI? Start with the answers below.
SAP FI is used to record, process and report a company’s financial transactions. It supports general ledger accounting, payables, receivables, asset accounting, banking and financial closing, while connecting financial data with operational processes.
SAP Financial Accounting is usually considered when a company needs tightly integrated finance processes across a complex SAP landscape. Compared with standalone accounting software, it offers deeper links to procurement, sales, production and controlling, but it demands more structured configuration and governance.
A strong SAP FI professional often understands SAP CO, materials management, sales and distribution, asset accounting, tax, banking interfaces and financial master data. Experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance, Fiori, testing and migration is valuable when the work affects a wider transformation.
The right SAP ERP Financials specialist depends on the scope, not a generic seniority label. A focused configuration change may need a process expert, while a migration, global rollout or integration failure calls for someone who can lead design, testing, cutover and stakeholder decisions.
SAP FI projects can often be delivered remotely through structured workshops, secure system access and clear approval paths. On-site work in Vienna may be useful for process discovery, training, closing support or collaboration with finance teams, with German or English agreed according to the organization.
Ask an SAP FI freelancer to explain a comparable accounting process from requirement through testing and handover. Review how they handle posting logic, master data, authorizations, reconciliation, transports, documentation and integration with SAP CO or logistics.
SAP FI projects often run into unclear ownership of master data, incomplete integration rules, weak testing or late decisions about the chart of accounts and reporting model. A careful specialist identifies these dependencies early and aligns finance, IT and business stakeholders before configuration is released.
An SAP Financial Accounting freelancer may deliver a solution design, configuration records, process documentation, test cases, defect logs, migration mappings and user guidance. The exact package should match the project, but it should make the financial process understandable, testable and maintainable after handover.
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 938 € 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
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.
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