VBA Experts in Austria
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Austria, who have recently used VBA
Alexander P.
Last position:
Owner & Lecturer at Own company for AI governance and data products, Vienna
- Consulting and interim management at the interface between IT operations and regulation
- Impact analysis and implementation planning for NISG 2026 and the EU AI Act, including risk management and reporting and evidence processes
- Training for governing bodies and employees on regulatory obligations
- Lectures in Data & Information Management and Human-Machine Interaction at University of Applied Sciences Burgenland, since 2023
- Supervision of master’s theses and participation in the examination board
- Presentations for business and educational institutions
- Design and development of data and AI products, platforms and pipelines
- Privacy-first architectures and zero-knowledge encryption, cloud-native on EU infrastructure
- MLOps and AIOps in live operations
- Own applications under own brand: shared codebase, separate delivery for each target device
- AI-assisted software development (vibe coding), complete agentic pipelines, code generation, implementation, automated testing, CI/CD and release cycles
- Publications on the EU AI Act, NIS2, DORA, CRA and CER as an integrated governance system
- Publications on data sovereignty, cloud economics and industrial image processing
- AI governance / compliance: data quality, Responsible AI, EU AI Act readiness, risk classification, AI ethics
Stefan D.
Last position:
BI Consultant in Controlling at Reutter GmbH
- Extraction, transformation, and cleansing of data from Microsoft Dynamics AX
- Creation of sales reports in Power BI
- Training employees in business intelligence
- Technologies: Power BI, SQL, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
Frank W.
Last position:
Software Development at REI and EMI
- Code review, bug fixing, and new development of program code in PL/SQL and Oracle Forms
- Migration of the database version to Oracle 12/19 and migration of the Oracle Forms environment from client-server to web (6i → 12c)
- Fixing blocking sessions and implementing new workflow requirements
- Use of PL/SQL packages, procedures, functions, database triggers, batch files, and Java applications
- Revision of screen masks based on Oracle Forms and client-side PL/SQL code
- Business handling of issuing and processing vouchers (REI = Reimbursement; EMI = Emission), including billing with acceptance partners
- Agile development based on SCRUM with monthly sprints and weekly coordination meetings
Michael G.
Last position:
Scrummaster at Xenovo
Planning and monitoring sprints and holding the scheduled meetings
Analyzing and resolving issues in the development process
Error analysis, bug management and correction in individual process steps
Stakeholder management
Documentation and improvement of the development process
Tools: JIRA, Confluence
Anton L.
Last position:
Self-employed at Controlling Lab eU
Business intelligence and digitization projects
Controlling as a Service
Financial accounting and payroll
Interim management
Business Intelligence Competence Team (2025) at a food retail company (EUR 21bn revenue, 52k employees): project work at the interface between the finance department and the IT service provider; various implementation projects in reporting and business intelligence
Consulting services (2025) for a biotech startup (EUR 5m revenue, 25 employees): optimizing and automating accounting and controlling processes; introduction of a central data warehouse system for planning and reporting
Consulting services (2025) in the broadcasting and telecommunications industry (EUR 130m revenue, 200 employees): analysis and troubleshooting of financial processes in the BSS system (customer management and billing system)
Consulting services (2024) in the broadcasting and telecommunications industry (EUR 130m revenue, 200 employees): transfer and implementation of cost accounting into a new database system
Christian M.
Last position:
Principal Consultant at Theo Förch GmbH & Co KG
- Industry: Wholesale
- Role: Implementation, Design, Strategy Consulting, Support, Troubleshooting, Performance Tuning, Architecture
- Scope: Company-wide
- Activities:
- Migration/upgrade execution and support for IBM Cognos Analytics and IBM Cognos Controller, Planning Analytics 2.1 (Planning Analytics Workspace (PAW), Planning Analytics Excel (PAFE), Cube Views, Multidimensional Expressions (MDX))
- Operational and Strategic Consulting and Support for the internal IT team in Installation, Configuration, Performance Tuning and Architecture, Security and Compliance
- System Environment: IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1x, IBM Planning Analytics Workspace 2.1, IBM Planning Analytics Excel 2.1, IBM Cognos Controller 11.1, Windows Server 2025, Windows Server 2022
Wilhelm L.
Last position:
Office365 2nd Level Support at Freelance Work
- Support for Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook Classic, Outlook Web Access (OWA), New Outlook, and Teams
- Resolving critical OneDrive and SharePoint synchronization problems, including Windows drive error checks
- Conducting focused training to reduce user errors and increase awareness of potential issues
Stefan W.
Last position:
Corporate IT Project Manager at OctaPharma
- SAP rollout to multiple locations of the company
- Predictive project management
- Functional stream lead
- Coordination of 17 streams
- Data migration support
- Cutover management (go live)
Gasper Z.
Last position:
Senior BI Consultant at PMONE GmbH
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Statistics of experts using VBA
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years
Position duration
3.4 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
88%
Master's degree or higher
75%
Certifications per freelancer
7
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
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 Austria 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 Austria using VBA
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.
VBA 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 (78%)
- Manufacturing (67%)
- Banking and Finance (56%)
- Pharmaceutical (44%)
- Professional Services (44%)
- Food and Beverage (33%)
- Healthcare (33%)
- Construction (22%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What VBA does
VBA, or Visual Basic for Applications, is the programming language built into Microsoft Office. It lets teams automate Excel, Access, Word and Outlook, turning repetitive actions into controlled workflows. Companies use it for calculations, document generation, reporting and data entry.
Office automation
VBA is especially useful when business processes already depend on Excel workbooks, templates or Access databases. Experts can create forms, macros and validation rules that make daily work faster while preserving familiar Office tools. They can also connect several applications in one workflow.
- Automate recurring Excel reports
- Generate documents from structured data
- Import, clean and export business data
- Build forms for controlled data entry
Ecosystem and tooling
Strong VBA work includes more than writing macros. It can involve Excel object models, Access queries, Outlook integration, PivotTables, Power Query, SQL databases and REST or COM connections. Reliable professionals also understand workbook structure, references, permissions, error handling and version control practices for shared files.
When companies need help
Freelance expertise is useful when a workbook has become a critical internal application, when manual reporting consumes too much time or when an existing macro is difficult to maintain. In Austria, teams across finance, operations, manufacturing and administration may need support without replacing their established Microsoft environment.
- Stabilise slow or unreliable macros
- Replace fragile manual processes
- Connect Excel with external data sources
- Document and hand over existing solutions
Delivery and collaboration
A VBA assignment may cover discovery, solution design, implementation, testing and user documentation. Remote collaboration works well when requirements, sample files and access rules are clear; on-site work can help when processes involve sensitive workbooks or several business users. Austrian companies may also value German-language workshops alongside English technical documentation.
Signs of quality
A capable VBA specialist writes readable, modular code instead of one large macro tied to a single workbook. They protect data, handle missing inputs, avoid unnecessary worksheet interaction and test realistic edge cases. Good delivery includes clear controls, useful error messages, maintainable naming and a handover that lets internal teams operate the solution safely.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about VBA? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
VBA is commonly used to automate Excel reports, clean and consolidate data, generate documents and manage repetitive Office tasks. It also supports Access forms, database workflows and integrations with Outlook or other Microsoft applications.
VBA is often the practical choice when users already work inside Excel and need buttons, forms or workbook-specific automation. Python is better suited to broader data processing and application workflows, while Power Query is strong for repeatable data preparation; many solutions combine these tools.
A strong VBA specialist often brings Excel modelling, SQL, Access, Power Query and knowledge of the Office object model. Experience with APIs, COM, data protection and source control can also matter when automation connects several systems.
The right level depends on the risk and scope of the workbook, not simply its size. A small macro may need focused implementation, while a business-critical Excel or Access solution calls for someone who can analyse legacy code, test edge cases and document the handover.
Yes. VBA work can usually be handled remotely when sample files, requirements and secure access are available. On-site collaboration may help with process observation, user training or sensitive workbooks, and Austrian teams may prefer German-language communication for workshops.
Ask for examples of automation that include validation, error handling and documentation rather than only a successful demo. Review whether the professional separates business rules from workbook layout, tests realistic failures and explains how another person can maintain the solution.
Visual Basic for Applications can connect Excel or Access to SQL databases, files, Outlook and compatible external services. The implementation must address authentication, data validation, failure handling and the security limits of the company’s environment.
Keep VBA when the workflow is stable, users depend on Office and the automation can be maintained safely. Consider another approach when the solution needs many concurrent users, strong web access, central deployment or capabilities that exceed the limits of desktop workbooks.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used VBA in their recent projects is 104 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 835 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used VBA in their recent projects, 88% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 75% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used VBA in their recent projects have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used VBA in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (44%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used VBA in their recent projects are Information Technology (78%), Manufacturing (67%), and Banking and Finance (56%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used VBA in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (100%), and Business Intelligence (78%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used VBA
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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