SAP S/4HANA Experts
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Matthias Bullmahn
Last position:
Member at Rotary – Passport Club Werderscher Markt
Tobias Witte
Last position:
CEO & Fouder at Wittbix
Alwin G.
Last position:
IT Interim Manager & AI Strategist
- AI product development: Design of an AI-supported GRC platform to automate compliance processes.
- AI expertise: Strategic deepening in Agentic AI and GenAI as a core asset for modern IT governance
- IT interim management and strategic consulting
Kristina Suchan
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
Peter Sachs-Witzel
Last position:
Project Manager for SAP GTS Trade Services, edition for SAP 4/HANA at ETENGO AG
- Creation of detailed concepts for all relevant GTS modules (compliance, pricing, customs clearance, Intrastat, preferences)
- Planning and conducting workshops, including scheduling and documentation
- Development and consulting of the organisational structure and its master data
- Setup and customisation of compliance functions: sanctions list review, embargo, legal control, US re-export
- Uploading and maintaining sanction and commodity lists
- Implementation and validation of integration tests
- Setup and customisation of the modules: pricing (including uploading of customs tariff numbers and STAWN data), customs clearance (including application for test operation with customs), Intrastat and preferences (including preference calculation and LLEs)
- Development and presentation of prototypes
- Derivation of insights for the final concept
Franz Bauer
Last position:
Product Development (AI) at Own initiative
AI telephone assistant platform
Claude Code, Google AI Studio, Python, LLM / Voice-AI, PostgreSQL
- Conception and hands-on development of an AI-supported telephone assistant platform (voice AI / LLM) – from idea and architecture to MVP/product.
- Built agentic workflows and full automations with Claude Code and Google AI Studio.
- Also delivered AI-supported work in client engagements: used Claude Code for governance documentation, requirement drafts, and automations.
Thomas Müller
Last position:
Requirements Engineer (SPC) - ONE.CRM VW Salesforce Solution at CARIAD SE / Diconium Strategy GmbH
- Rework demand, development and operational organizational set up for the Solution Train
- Rework requirement refinement process flow from strategic theme to user story
- Introduction of visualization tools (Canvas) of work dependencies over different requirement levels and Solution Train leadership coaching
Abhishek Sharma
Last position:
Business Process Manager / SAP FICO Owner at Dynapac GmbH
- Defined S/4HANA finance solution architecture and led full project lifecycle — Blueprint through Hypercare — for global rollout.
- Designed global finance templates and COPA characteristics, harmonizing financial reporting across business units.
- Implemented role-based authorizations, SOD controls, and master data governance; managed provisioning and training for 200+ users.
- Coordinated cross-module integrations (MM, SD, PP) and third-party systems (Salesforce, SAP DRC, E-Invoicing), reducing month-end close from 5 days to 2 days.
- Prepared functional specifications, supported ABAP development, and drove problem management practices that reduced recurring incidents.
Thorsten Huber
Last position:
Product Owner, AI Manager at crazyALEX.de GmbH
Digitizing real-world places with 3D/LiDAR scans to make spatial data usable for AI applications and to derive concrete use cases and prototypes from it.
- Digital capture of real-world places as a basis for faster planning and analysis
- Browser-based access to 3D data for easier use and coordination
- Turning spatial data into concrete use cases, prototypes, and AI training scenarios
- Planning basis for urban development and other digital future applications
Keywords: LiDAR, 3D scan, AI, use cases, AI training, prototyping, Python, web development, data models, architecture
Mladen Blagojevic
Last position:
Senior SAP BW/4HANA / BPC / SAC Consultant – Freelancer at Company in Berlin and Belgium in the utilities sector
- Implementation of data models in BW/4HANA, ABAP CDS Views, HANA Calculation Views, AMDP Scripts, OData Services, object-oriented ABAP in BW, SAC.
- Adjustments in BPC for BW/4HANA.
Jens Reichert
Last position:
Finance Transformation Director at Bauer Media Group
After several S/4 go-lives, structure, role clarity, and decision clarity were missing in Finance and IT; governance mechanisms, prioritization logic, and responsibilities were not defined well enough.
Unclear interfaces, high coordination effort, and inconsistent ways of working led to organizational instability and limited leadership and steering capability.
The existing operating model between Finance, Controlling, and IT was not working, which affected transparency, collaboration, and decision paths.
Designed the transformation and organization architecture for Finance and clarified roles, decision paths, and priorities.
Diagnosed and structured the Finance and IT organizations (DE/UK/PL), including collaboration, responsibilities, and interfaces.
Redesigned the Finance–IT operating model with a focus on governance, steering routines, and cross-functional collaboration.
Enabled leaders and teams, especially Global Process Owners, Key Users, and Finance Leads (systemic organizational development / leadership).
Steered the transformation portfolio, including clarity on risks, dependencies, and cross-functional decision processes.
Restored structural steering capability by clearly defining roles, decision paths, and priorities and anchoring them across the organization.
Strengthened governance and cross-functional collaboration in a systemic way - Finance, Controlling, and IT worked again in consistent, aligned structures; friction losses dropped measurably.
Harmonized working and communication logic, making coordination faster, more transparent, and less conflict-heavy.
Enabled the organization in a sustainable way, including the build-up of a strong Key User / Process Owner community and clearly defined steering routines.
Made the transformation structurally manageable - prioritized initiatives, clear risk and progress logic, and consistent decision formats increased execution speed.
Burhan Dinler
Last position:
Enterprise Architect & Solution Architect at DB Netz AG
With project PRIZMA, DB will modernize its infrastructure on the one hand, and develop a fail-safe IT landscape on the other hand, which can be restored quickly and securely in case of a disaster.
- Capture current architectures of existing systems as well as methodical consulting and development of target architectures
- Deepen and maintain the building plan / target IT landscape
- Implement technical architecture concepts & architecture descriptions
- Implement migration concepts for updating and further developing the platform and information systems
- Assess submitted improvement suggestions as part of the project
- Capability management: identify capability gaps, develop target visions, and support transformation planning within the enterprise architecture.
- Create a compatibility matrix of the components in use and compare dependencies of specific versions
- Create an IT concept for extending the platform with the following topics: hardware and software requirements, security, licensing, high availability, load balancing, backup & recovery, update strategy, monitoring integration, etc.
- Coordinate with business architects as well as technical architects from the cross-functional architecture area of the PRISMA program for the topics (backup, Active Directory, monitoring, Citrix, and business applications ...)
- Status meetings and alignment of project planning with the Release Train Engineer / Project Manager
- Advise the Release Train Engineer / Project Manager in identifying project risks
- Advise the System Architect Engineers in steering the implementation of the concept
- Implement the IT concept
- Document the infrastructure
Label: MS Project, LINUX, Windows, ORACLE, Java, REST, SharePoint, Microsoft Exchange, UML, Enterprise Architect, BPMN, AZURE, AWS, V-MODEL, Micro Service, VisualStudio, SAP S/4HANA, SCRUM(SAFE), ESB (TIBCO), Python, Innovator, LeanIX (TOGAF), Ansible, Ansible Tower, Ansible Automation, ROBOT, SpringBoot
Christian Florschütz
Last position:
Freelance Interim Manager, Head of Operations & Service at DK Household Brands
- Stabilization of customer service, logistics and order processing during a transformation phase
- Management of the international warehouse relocation from Switzerland to Germany
- Optimization of processes and reduction of manual steps in day-to-day operations
- Coordination of international stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery of strategic projects
Jürgen Flieg
Last position:
Interim Manager HCM / HR Payroll · Team and Project Lead at TK Elevator GmbH
- Direct reporting line to the HR Director Germany; leading an HCM IT and transformation assignment in a SAP ERP / S/4HANA hybrid landscape.
- Reality check and solid documentation of end-to-end payroll/processing processes; development of an HCM IT roadmap as well as clarification of roles, critical points and interfaces.
- Translating business requirements into architecture-compliant IT solutions; steering SAP in-house, development, key users and external partners.
- Activating the team through knowledge transfer, a skills matrix and a training concept; preparing the organizational transition toward a shared service center.
Henning Uiterwyk
Last position:
Senior Expert Data Governance, Master Data Quality and Data Migration at E.ON
- Planning and implementation of a migration strategy for master and transaction data for the continuous loading of a cloud-independent database
- Creation and pilot implementation of a company-wide Business Data Model for customers, suppliers, contracts, products, prices, consumption, invoices, and dunning
- Concept and consulting for a Data Governance Framework incl. definition of committees, roles, processes, and metadata model
- Operationalization of the Data Governance Framework with definition of data standards
- Sub-project management in two pilot projects (PoCs) for Data Governance systems (ErwinDIS and Atlan)
- Training and coaching the data team in migration, data quality, and data modeling
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Statistics of experts using SAP S/4HANA
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
3 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
87%
Master's degree or higher
51%
Doctorate
8%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
97%
Based on our profile pool as of 6 Sep 2026.
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About the technology
Enterprise Resource Planning Evolution
SAP S/4HANA represents the modern generation of enterprise resource planning, built specifically to run on the in-memory SAP HANA database. It replaces legacy ERP suites by consolidating data structures into a simplified model, enabling real-time analytics and streamlined business transactions.
Key Modules and Technical Architecture
The platform architecture relies on advanced modules designed to unify corporate operations. Specialists configure these core components to ensure seamless data flow across business units.
- Finance and Controlling utilizing the Universal Journal
- Material Management and Supply Chain transformation
- Sales and Distribution optimized for real-time processing
- Embedded Analytics and live operational reporting
Migration Paths and Transition Strategies
Transitioning to this modern ERP requires meticulous planning and execution. Professionals guide organizations through distinct deployment strategies depending on legacy infrastructure and business goals. Greenfield strategies involve complete system rebuilds, brownfield strategies focus on system conversion, and selective data transition allows partial migration.
Typical Project Deliverables
Consultants and technical specialists deliver concrete outcomes that modernize business processes. They ensure the platform aligns with industry-specific best practices. Common deliverables include custom Fiori application deployment, ABAP code optimization for the in-memory database, API integrations via SAP Business Technology Platform, and data cleansing routines.
Critical ERP Specialist Capabilities
Excellent professionals combine deep functional knowledge with technical proficiency. They understand database performance tuning, SAP Fiori user experience guidelines, and the underlying clean core extensibility concept. This ensures that customized business logic does not compromise future system upgrades.
Signs Your Enterprise Needs External Expertise
Complex ERP projects frequently hit roadblocks without specialized guidance. Organizations look for external support when encountering specific operational bottlenecks.
- Legacy ERP systems reaching their official maintenance deadlines
- Performance degradation during complex financial closing periods
- Difficulties in consolidating global multi-currency transactions
- Inefficient manual workflows replacing standardized digital processes
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about SAP S/4HANA, in one place.
Migrating to SAP S/4HANA allows organizations to run real-time analytics directly on their transactional database. This eliminates the need for separate data warehousing for basic operational reporting, significantly accelerating financial close cycles and inventory management processes.
A greenfield transition to SAP S/4HANA starts from scratch, allowing companies to redesign their business processes and eliminate legacy customizations. In contrast, a brownfield migration converts the existing SAP ERP system directly, preserving historical data and established configurations while upgrading the database and software architecture.
Customizing SAP S/4HANA requires advanced ABAP development skills, specifically optimized for the HANA database using Core Data Services views. Specialists must also understand SAP Fiori for frontend development and the SAP Business Technology Platform for building cloud-compliant extensions.
The Universal Journal in SAP S/4HANA consolidates financial data from general ledger, asset accounting, and controlling into a single table. This architectural simplification eliminates reconciliation efforts and ensures a single source of truth for all financial analysis.
SAP Fiori serves as the standard user interface for SAP S/4HANA, replacing the traditional SAP GUI. It provides a modern, responsive, and role-based user experience that simplifies complex data entry tasks across desktop and mobile devices.
Before migrating to SAP S/4HANA, enterprises must undergo rigorous data archiving and cleansing. Since the underlying in-memory database relies on expensive RAM, reducing the data footprint by removing obsolete records is critical for controlling infrastructure costs.
The clean core strategy in SAP S/4HANA ensures that standard software code remains untouched during customization. By utilizing standard APIs and external extension platforms, companies can easily apply automatic software updates without breaking custom business workflows.
To evaluate an expert in SAP S/4HANA, review their participation in successful live migration projects. Strong candidates demonstrate deep integration knowledge across multiple modules and hold active certifications in the latest system releases.
The average hourly rate of freelancers who have used SAP S/4HANA in their recent projects is 116 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 931 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers who have used SAP S/4HANA in their recent projects, 87% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 51% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers who have used SAP S/4HANA in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers who have used SAP S/4HANA in their recent projects are German (100%), English (96%), and French (24%).
The most common industries among freelancers who have used SAP S/4HANA in their recent projects are Information Technology (75%), Professional Services (69%), and Manufacturing (65%).
The most common business areas among freelancers who have used SAP S/4HANA in their recent projects are Information Technology (88%), Project Management (85%), and Operations (60%).
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