VBA Experts in Munich
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Munich, who have recently used VBA
Benjamin W.
Last position:
Senior IT-Procurement Consultant at Kolbenschmidt Pistons Germany
- IT Sourcing & Carve-out: RFP management for IT client hardware and services as part of the Rheinmetall carve-out.
- Contract Management: Drafting of MSAs and SOWs taking into account AVB, BVB and LSA as well as Service Delivery Contracts.
- Vendor Transition: Strategic transition management to replace legacy contracts and establish new supplier relationships.
- SaaS Procurement: Negotiation of SaaS license agreements based on TCO and cost-effectiveness analyses.
- KPI: On-time transition of all 12 global group contracts, achieving 18 % cost savings on the IT hardware basket and 20 % cost avoidance for SaaS licenses – measured against the critical carve-out project plan and achieved through structured transition management.
Krisztina T.
Last position:
Head of Finance and Accounting at Segula Technology Services GmbH
- Led a 16-person finance and accounting organization during a restructuring phase; strengthened closing discipline, financial control, cash transparency and accountability.
- Supported cost programs with approximately €2 Mio. in annual savings; established regular KPI reviews for P&L, working capital, POC and cash topics.
- Responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual closing under HGB/IFRS, management/group reporting, audit, tax and GoBD compliance.
- Finance automation with clear business benefits: 13-week liquidity planning, cash flow reporting, P&L versus plan, variance analysis and bank reconciliation; reduced manual work by 40–60 %.
- Improved accounts payable processes through OCR-supported invoice processing and three-way matching with exception handling.
- Sparring partner to management on restructuring, liquidity, working capital, risks and process simplification.
Thomas L.
Last position:
Interim Plant Manager and Head of Task Force at Central Lubrication Systems Company
- Analysis of planning processes and management system
- Observation and evaluation of managers
- Derivation and implementation of personnel measures
- Interim production management
- Establishment of proactive production planning processes
- Implementation of a management operating system from the shop floor to the management team
- Reports and structured meetings
- Interim Production Manager and Head of a task force
- Repeatable throughput increased by 10%
Philipp G.
Last position:
Data Scientist & ML Engineer at Data-Science Factory GmbH
- Building, implementing and selling automated Data Science solutions such as Scorecard Factory and Forecast Factory
- Implementation of automated end-to-end cloud processes
- Development of LLM and NLP models
- Creation of interactive reports
- Support for national and international large corporations as well as medium-sized companies in implementing ML projects
Tamás E.
Last position:
Senior Software Developer / Tech Lead at NDA (defense / OSINT)
- Designing the audit logging framework
- Implementing APIs for developers to integrate in their codebase
- Implementing ingestion pipeline, database query layer and UI for browsing the audit events
- Improving stability and reliability of the backend system
Peter S.
Last position:
Rollout Manager at Siemens Healthineers
- Cisco SDA LAN network
- Transition and Transformation
André H.
Last position:
Linux IT Admin at ReiserST
- Development and maintenance of IT architectures with embedded Linux systems.
- Designing, implementing, and optimizing backend applications and script-based solutions.
- Analyzing and resolving issues, including troubleshooting and user support.
- Developing and implementing security concepts for cloud solutions.
- Administering networks (DHCP, DNS, NTP, VPN).
- Technologies: Linux, PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, Kubernetes, GitLab CI.
- Methods: Kanban.
Serge K.
Last position:
Data Scientist & MLOps (Machine Learning Operations) at REWE Digital GmbH
- It is like a startup within REWE, where we have to build a new forecasting system on Google Cloud Platform from the scratch. Although, officially my role is called MLOps, my actual tasks also include development of data processing pipelines (data engineering) and data scientists tasks such as feature engineering and model trainings.
- GCP: Terraform (tofu), Vertex AI (Kubeflow), Cloud Run, IAM, Google Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Artifact Registry
- Data engineering: Snowflake as the main data warehouse, Terraform, DBT for data model implementations
- CI/CD: GitLab. We have built a CI/CD pipeline that automates deployments of new releases up to production environment
- Development of feature store and data synchronization between environments
- Data science: evaluation of different forecasting models, including CatBoost, Contextual Gamma and Random Forest; implementation of training pipelines using Kubeflow on Vertex AI; scaling and development of an event-driven interface using Kafka as a forecasting service; evaluation of MLFlow for model tracking and model registry
- Implementation of REST API using KeyCloak OAuth2 and OpenID (JWT)
- Monitoring: implementation of dashboards with Grafana, Prometheus, Mimir, Streamlit and Loki to monitor prediction metrics, GCP and Snowflake costs for pipelines, and system metrics
- Development of Copilot Agent Skills
Stefan W.
Last position:
Architect/Software Developer at Global Logistics Support GmbH
Tasks
- Further development of a new ERP system with Blazor
- Generation of e-invoices in the XRechnung and Zugferd formats
- UI/UX design Client-server system
- Windows 11 Technology
- Microsoft .NET 9, Git, Azure DevOps, ASP.NET, MSSQL, Blazor Programming languages
- C#, MVVM Development tools
- Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2022 Database
- MSSQL Industry
- Other
Christian M.
Last position:
Self-employed business consultant at CuriousMinds Unternehmensberatung
- Strategic consulting, technical consulting, interim management, and training
- Management consulting and development of application solutions through interdisciplinary solution approaches
- Employee and team development as well as innovation and communication management
Ernst H.
Last position:
Support/Development/Consulting – Process Development, E-Invoicing, XRechnung, ZUGFeRD
- Support and further development of a complex process for creating XML documents for electronic invoices / E-Invoicing (XRechnung, ZUGFeRD)
- Automation of operational processes, process development and optimization
- Development of frontend applications with MS Power Apps
- Porting SQL Server 2016 to SQL Server 2022
- SQL Server database administration
Robert P.
Last position:
Site HSE Manager at Nidec ASI
Project: Arneburg BESS Station (30 MW / 78 MWh)
Responsibilities:
- Assistance for the Nidec site manager on site for all HSE-related matters
- Monitoring of all site activities in accordance with HSE guidelines and the Nidec's construction regulations
- Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports using HSE documents
- Management of Nidec's internal HSE reporting system
- Verification and validation of risk assessments
- Audits and inspections; participation in client meetings and implementation of HSE measures
- Document creation, verification of documents + RAMS
- Safety briefing / Toolbox meeting / Induction
- Participation in Nidec audits
- Verification of work suitability / RAMS and implementation of preventive measures
- Management of fire safety / Fire Response Plan (Fire Brigade)
- Organising emergency drills
- Compliance with HSE Plan and Nidec ERP
- Assistance with local legal requirements and ensuring compliance
- Coordination of services such as equipment hire, snow clearance and other services + their maintenance
- Local support on other matters
Stefan C.
Last position:
SSIS Development at Stadtsparkasse München
- Replacement of a Java application and the Oracle DB for loading the internal WerWasWo system using SSIS.
- Development of SSIS packages to load text files into the database (SQL Server)
- Development of a database project for deployment on various servers
- Creation of queries to monitor the loading runs
- Development of a PowerShell script to automate the deployment of the SSDT projects.
- Oracle, SQL Developer, Microsoft SQL Server 2022 on-premises, SQL Server Management Studio v21, Visual Studio 2022, SSIS, SSDT, PowerShell.
Olaf S.
Last position:
SAP GTS at Landis+Gyr
Functional design and specification of key SAP GTS processes, including
- Compliance,
- EU Preference Management and
- Reporting. Translate business requirements into specifications ready for implementation by third-party development teams.
Christoph K.
Last position:
Project Management/PMO/Multi-Project Management/Program Management at kmc - Koldehoff Management Consulting
- Industry focus: Automotive, IT, Chemicals, Insurance, IT Security
- Project planning & portfolio management with MS Project and cplace
- Implementation and operation of an Information Security Management System (ISMS)
- Process management (modeling & optimization) with BIC
- Delivery of automotive driver assistance systems (ADAS)
- Change management (evaluation to go-live)
- Migration projects and risk management
- IT development (SAP S4Hana, embedded software) using Scrum, Agile and Waterfall
- Data modeling (top-down, bottom-up, re-engineering)
- Master data management (infrastructure, interface, BPM, GPM)
- Customer relationship processes (CRM, ERP)
- Material data management (MDM) regarding consistency and quality
- Digital asset management (content, structure, standard metadata)
- Sales management (service policy, CRM, key account management, vendor management)
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Statistics of experts using VBA
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years (Germany: 22 years)
Position duration
2.2 years (Germany: 3 years)
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Automotive, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
93% (Germany: 89%)
Master's degree or higher
71% (Germany: 58%)
Doctorate
15% (Germany: 7%)
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 98%)
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 Munich 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 Munich 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 29 Oct 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 (82%)
- Automotive (57%)
- Professional Services (57%)
- Manufacturing (55%)
- Banking and Finance (47%)
- Media and Entertainment (41%)
- Healthcare (33%)
- Retail (31%)
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 Microsoft’s scripting language for automating tasks inside Office applications. It is most common in Excel, where macros turn manual calculations, data preparation and reporting into repeatable workflows. VBA also works with Access, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Typical solutions
VBA specialists create practical tools around the Office files companies already use. Common deliverables include:
- Excel models with guided inputs, formulas and validation
- Automated reports, dashboards and scheduled exports
- Data imports from CSV files, databases and business systems
- Access applications for structured records and operational workflows
- Office document and email generation
Ecosystem and skills
Strong VBA work combines programming with deep knowledge of Office object models. Specialists use the Visual Basic Editor, macros, UserForms, named ranges, pivot tables and Power Query where appropriate. They may also connect VBA to SQL databases, REST services, file systems and Windows components through COM or other Microsoft technologies.
When to bring in experts
Companies often need freelance expertise when a critical workbook has become difficult to maintain, reporting takes too much manual effort or an Office process must connect to other systems. A professional can map the existing logic, remove fragile steps and document the result without forcing an immediate replacement of the wider workflow. In Munich, this can support finance, manufacturing, logistics and corporate operations teams working with established Excel-based processes.
Delivery and collaboration
VBA projects may involve sensitive spreadsheets, local file paths and business rules that are not fully documented. A reliable specialist begins with a controlled sample, defines permissions and tests edge cases before changing production files. Remote collaboration works well when access, documentation and review routines are clear; on-site sessions in Munich can help when processes depend on local workstations or close team observation.
Quality signals
Good VBA professionals write readable modules, use clear naming and separate business rules from the user interface. They handle errors, protect against invalid input and avoid unnecessary reliance on active cells, selections or hidden workbook state. They also test different Office versions, explain deployment and maintenance needs, and leave users with documentation they can follow.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about VBA.
VBA is used to automate Microsoft Office tasks, especially Excel-based calculations, reporting, data cleansing and file generation. It can also coordinate work across Access, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint, reducing repetitive manual steps in established business processes.
VBA is often the practical choice when the workflow already lives in Excel or another Office application and users need an interface inside that file. Python is usually stronger for broader data processing and external applications, while Power Automate suits cloud-based workflows and supported connectors. The right choice depends on data location, governance and how much of the existing process should change.
A strong Visual Basic for Applications specialist should understand Excel formulas, pivot tables, Power Query and workbook design. SQL, Access, data modelling, Windows file systems and API or COM integration are also useful when Office files must exchange data with other systems.
VBA projects vary from a focused macro or UserForm to a large workbook with interconnected modules and business-critical controls. The right level of expertise depends on the number of users, data sources, security needs, Office versions and documentation available, not simply on the size of the workbook.
VBA work can usually be completed remotely through shared requirements, sample files, secure access and recorded walkthroughs. On-site collaboration in Munich may be useful when the process depends on local drives, desktop software, undocumented workarounds or direct observation of how teams use their workbooks.
Ask how the VBA solution handles invalid input, missing files, errors, version differences and future changes. Review the structure of the modules, the clarity of the documentation, the test approach and whether the specialist can explain the design to people who will maintain it.
Microsoft Office VBA can remain effective when a small group relies on desktop Office and the workflow is stable. Consider another approach when many users need simultaneous access, strong central governance, browser or mobile support, extensive audit trails or integrations that exceed the limits of desktop automation.
A reliable VBA macro uses explicit references, controlled inputs, clear error handling and repeatable tests. It should not depend on a user clicking through a particular sequence or on hidden sheets and active-cell state, and it should include a safe way to update, recover and explain the generated results.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used VBA in their recent projects is 102 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 817 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used VBA in their recent projects, 93% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 71% hold at least a Master's degree, and 15% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used VBA in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used VBA in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (27%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used VBA in their recent projects are Information Technology (82%), Automotive (57%), and Professional Services (57%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used VBA in their recent projects are Information Technology (86%), Product Development (76%), and Project Management (67%).
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