Patrick Niederhauser - SAP Real Estate Expert

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Zürich, Switzerland

Experience

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

1 year

Mannheim, Germany

SAP Real Estate Expert

RKW SE

Compliance with IFRS 16 for all group companies
Achieve efficiency gains through a centralized and standardized process and save time thanks to a single source of information
Automatic calculation and posting of IFRS 16 and other relevant journals
Simulations / planning of positions regarding rent/leasing (vehicles, equipment, real estate, etc.)
Coordination of service fees, benchmarking, scheduling, etc.

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025

2 years

Stuttgart, Germany

Process and Solution Design for SAP S/4HANA Migration

Emil Frey Services Deutschland

Functional and system preparation of real estate processes for SAP S/4HANA RE-FX as a basis for migration, transformation and later implementation
Analysis of contract, object and master data, leasing, rent and service charge billing, deadlines and integration with other SAP modules (FI/FI-AA/CO/MM/BP/PS/PM/etc)
As-is recording and comparison with S/4HANA best practices as well as delta and risk analysis
Creation of target processes, deltas and an action catalog as a decision-making basis for phase 2
Ensuring transparency, risk reduction and clean S/4HANA preparation

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025

2 years

Frankfurt, Germany

SAP Real Estate Expert

Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe Privatbank AG

Compliance with IFRS 16 for all group companies
Achieve efficiency gains through a centralized and standardized process and save time thanks to a single source of information
Automatic calculation and posting of IFRS 16 and other relevant journals
Simulations / planning of positions regarding rent/leasing (vehicles, equipment, real estate, etc.)
Coordination of service fees, benchmarking, scheduling, etc.

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025

2 years

Zürich, Switzerland

SAP Real Estate Expert

Swiss Life (Schweiz) AG

Compliance with IFRS 16 for all group companies
Achieve efficiency gains through a centralized and standardized process and save time thanks to a single source of information
Automatic calculation and posting of IFRS 16 and other relevant journals
Simulations / planning of positions regarding rent/leasing (vehicles, equipment, real estate, etc.)
Coordination of service fees, benchmarking, scheduling, etc.

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

1 year

Mainz, Germany

Support for the SAP RE-FX Module

DAL Deutsche Anlagen-Leasing GmbH & Co. KG

Configuration of the new SAP S/4HANA Accruals Engine
Standardized, automated and audit-proof accrual of expenses and revenues with the new Accruals Engine in SAP S/4HANA
Replacement of manual or customer-specific solutions to increase transparency and compliance
Reduction of closing effort through automated period-appropriate accrual
Analysis of existing accruals, customizing, activation of the Accruals Engine, testing and key user training

Jan 2023 - Dec 2025

3 years

Vienna, Austria

SAP Real Estate Expert

New implementation of rent revenue billing and IFRS 16 balance sheet valuation
Subject matter expertise and consulting in real estate and facility management, focusing on greenfield migration approach RE-FX ERP to S/4HANA
Integration with the Central Business Partner, real estate management and maintenance contracts
Integration and features of FIORI, S-FIN, FI-AA and BP

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

2 years

Bern, Switzerland

SAP Real Estate Expert

City of Bern Real Estate

Migration of SAP RE-FX real estate management to SAP S/4HANA (greenfield approach)
Subject matter expertise and consulting in real estate and facility management
Integration with the Central Business Partner, Bern rent model settlement, third-party administration, and maintenance contracts
Connection to CAFM COR FM Management and SAP RE-FX add-on Fiori KiBANDA
Integration and features of FIORI, S-FIN, LOG, EAM, FI-AA, BP, SRM, MM, and CRM

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

2 years

Bern, Switzerland

Subproject Lead and Expert Consultant

City of Bern Real Estate

Subproject leadership for real estate and facility management in the SAP RE-FX implementation project DOMUM
Business processes based on ProLeMO
Integration with the Central Business Partner, Bern rent model settlement, third-party administration, and maintenance contracts
Integration of FI, CO, LOG, EAM, FI-AA, BP, and MM
Connection to CAFM COR FM Management

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

2 years

Munich, Germany

SAP RE-FX Application Expert

Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG

Compliance with IFRS 16 for all entities
Consulting and support for IFRS 16 balance sheet valuation as well as real estate and mobile leasing
Contact person for all questions regarding use of SAP RE-FX in ongoing operations related to IFRS 16
Key-user contact for SAP RE-FX
Integration of asset management FI-AA

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

2 years

Herzogenaurach, Germany

SAP RE-FX / CLM Application Expert

adidas AG

Compliance with IFRS 16 for all entities
Consulting and support for IFRS 16 balance sheet valuation as well as real estate and mobile leasing
Contact person for all questions regarding use of SAP RE-FX and hybrid integration of SAP CLM (Contract Lease Management) in ongoing operations
Key user and IT contact for SAP RE-FX
Integration of asset management FI-AA

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

1 year

Munich, Germany

Application Expertise SAP RE-FX

Telxius Towers Germany GmbH

Compliance with IFRS 16 for all companies
Consulting on all questions related to using SAP RE-FX in ongoing operations regarding IFRS 16
Integration of FI-AA asset management as well as real estate and mobile leasing
Key user contact for SAP RE-FX

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

2 years

Hamburg, Germany

Operational Support for Real Estate Management SAP RE-FX

ECE Group GmbH & Co. KG

Support and consulting in the operational recording and processing of rent adjustments and contract amendments due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Independent handling, process planning, and evaluation
Recording and content analysis of rental contracts in SAP RE-FX
Responsibility for master data quality

Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

3 years

Essen, Germany

Application Expertise SAP RE-FX

Compliance with IFRS 16 for all companies
Serving as consultant and expert for SAP RE-FX in ongoing business for IFRS 16
Integration of FI-AA asset management as well as real estate and mobile leasing
Automatic calculation and posting of IFRS 16 and other relevant journals
Simulations and planning of items related to rent/leasing
Coordination of service charges, benchmarking, and schedule management

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

2 years

Risch-Rotkreuz, Switzerland

SAP RE-FX Implementation Project (S/4HANA)

Mobility Genossenschaft

Implementation project for contract and parking management for carsharing
Support in expanding and automating business processes via SAP
Integration of FI, CO, and MM

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

1 year

Munich, Germany

Application Expertise SAP RE-FX

Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG

Compliance with IFRS 16 for all companies
Advising on all aspects of using SAP RE-FX in ongoing business for IFRS 16
Integration of FI-AA asset management and acting as key user

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

2 years

Zürich, Switzerland

SAP Real Estate Expert

Ensure IFRS 16 compliance for the Swiss entity
Achieve efficiency gains through a centralized and standardized process and time savings via a single source of information
Automatic calculation and posting of IFRS 16 and other relevant journals
Simulation and planning of rental/leasing positions
Reconciliation of service charges, benchmarking, schedule management, etc.
Integration with Asset Management FI-AA

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

2 years

Uzwil, Switzerland

SAP Real Estate Expert

Ensure IFRS 16 compliance for all group companies worldwide
Achieve efficiency gains through a centralized and standardized process and time savings via a single source of information
Automatic calculation and posting of IFRS 16 and other relevant journals
Simulation and planning of rental/leasing positions
Reconciliation of service charges, benchmarking, schedule management, etc.
Integration with Asset Management FI-AA

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

2 years

Olten, Switzerland

SAP Real Estate Expert

Ensure IFRS 16 compliance for all group companies worldwide
Achieve efficiency gains through a centralized and standardized process and time savings via a single source of information
Automatic calculation and posting of IFRS 16 and other relevant journals
Simulation and planning of rental/leasing positions
Reconciliation of service charges, benchmarking, schedule management, etc.
Integration with Asset Management FI-AA

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

2 years

Bern, Switzerland

SAP Real Estate Expert

BKW Energie AG

Ensure IFRS 16 compliance for all entities
Achieve efficiency gains through a centralized and standardized process
Automatic calculation and posting of IFRS 16 and other relevant journals
Simulation and planning of rental/leasing positions
Reconciliation of service charges, benchmarking, schedule management, etc.
Integration with Asset Management FI-AA

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

2 years

Basel, Switzerland

SAP Real Estate Expert

Straumann Holding AG

Ensure IFRS 16 compliance for all group companies worldwide
Achieve efficiency gains through a centralized and standardized process and time savings via a single source of information
Automatic calculation and posting of IFRS 16 and other relevant journals
Simulation and planning of rental/leasing positions
Reconciliation of service charges, benchmarking, schedule management, etc.
Integration with Asset Management FI-AA

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

1 year

Bern, Switzerland

SAP Real Estate Expertise (Second Opinion)

PwC Bern

Second opinion within the Joint Business Relationship (JBR)
Audit subject: Federal ICT strategy 2016–2019
Strategy for switching the civilian SAP ERP system to support support processes
Support for the military's mission-critical SAP ERP system during the migration from SAP ECC6 to SAP S/4HANA

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

2 years

SAP Real Estate Expert

Concept development for IFRS 16 / US GAAP balance sheet valuation for US companies
Improving the efficiency and effectiveness of retail real estate
Identifying cost-saving potentials, especially for retail stores
Automatic calculation and posting of IFRS 16 or US GAAP and other relevant journals
Simulations / planning of items related to rent/leasing
Integration with asset management FI-AA

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

2 years

Zürich, Switzerland

Strategy review for SAP S/4HANA rel. 1709 implementation

Expert consulting for real estate and facility management
Integration of new central business partners and user model billing (ILV)
Analysis of value flows and finance integration
Consideration of new requirements from 2019 (IFRS 16 Lease)
Integration and functions of FIORI, S-FIN, LOG, EAM, FI-AA, BP, and MM

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

2 years

Bern, Switzerland

SAP Real Estate Expert

BKW Energie AG

Release upgrade from SAP S/4HANA rel. 1511 to rel. 1709
Conducting release tests and preparing test scenarios based on HP ALM and SAP Solution Manager
Test support and assistance
Integration of FIORI, S-FIN, LOG, EAM, FI-AA, BP, SRM, MM, and CRM

Jan 2016 - Dec 2026

11 years

Bern, Switzerland

Expert in real estate and facility management

PwC / Niederhauser Consulting GmbH

Joint Business Relationship (JBR) agreement between PwC and Niederhauser Consulting GmbH
Collaboration on joint projects across Europe as a real estate and facility management expert

Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

2 years

Dietikon, Switzerland

SAP Real Estate Expert and Coaching

Enpuls AG

SAP RE-FX implementation project for consumption-based heating and operating cost billing and revenue rent billing
Business processes based on ProLeMO
SAP RE-FX installation including FI/CO integration on an SAP IS-U system
Consulting on Central Business Partner, billing focus areas and tenancy law topics

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

1 year

Zürich, Switzerland

SAP Real Estate Expert

Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich

Analysis/feasibility study for the use of an SAP RE-FX solution already deployed in the city of Zurich for VBZ
Investigation of technical implementation, differing requirements, data migration and interfaces to the municipal SAP VBZ system
Technical integration of EAM/PM/PS/PSCD
Conducting workshops on master data, structures, contract management, accounting and value flows
Development of a recommended approach

Jan 2015 - Dec 2017

3 years

Fribourg, Switzerland

SAP Real Estate Consulting and Coaching

Administration des finances Afin (Finanzverwaltung FinV)

SAP RE-FX implementation project
Integration of FI-CO, MM, PM and FI-AA
Support in extending the SAP ERP authorization role concept

Jan 2015 - Dec 2017

3 years

Bern, Switzerland

Sub-project Manager Real Estate

BKW Energie AG

Sub-project management for the real estate and facility management area of the SAP global new implementation project futureERP (S/4HANA rel. 1511)
Business processes based on ProLeMO
Focus areas: Central Business Partner, user model settlement (ILV), third-party administration and maintenance contracts
Preparation in connection with IFRS/IAS 40 Lease
Integration of FIORI, S-FIN, LOG, EAM, FI-AA, BP, SRM, MM and CRM

Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

2 years

Ittigen, Switzerland

SAP Solution Architect

Swisscom (Schweiz) AG

Support for the OneERP project to migrate SAP RE-FX from SAP ERP 607 to a new SAP HANA system
SAP RE-FX enhancement (WP966) including portal/FI-CO/PM integration
Enhancement of the existing system for the acquisition and contract management of fiber optic expansion to all buildings in Switzerland

Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

1 year

Ghent, Belgium

SAP Real Estate Consulting

Optima Global Estate

Implementation project SAP RE-FX (S/HANA) for real estate strategy, portfolio, and facility management
Implementation project including pilot roll-out of the Apple iPad app Optima Global Estate – SAP real estate broker app
Integration of FI, CO, MM, and EAM (PM)
Support in extending business processes and their automation through the SAP system

Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

2 years

SAP Real Estate Consulting

AMAG Automobil- und Motoren AG

Implementation project SAP RE-FX for the real estate department
Integration of FI-CO and MM
Support in extending the SAP ERP authorization role concept

Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

2 years

Sion, Switzerland

SAP Real Estate Consulting

DTEE – SBMA (Gérance des immeubles)

Implementation project SAP RE-FX including preliminary pilot system setup
Integration of FI-CA, CO, PSCD(PSM), MM, PM, and FI-AA
Support in extending the SAP ERP authorization role concept

Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

2 years

Zürich, Switzerland

Head of Commercial Facility Management / Coach

ENGIE (COFELY) AG

Support in winning contracts for commercial facility management (CFM)
Development and presentation of the proposal for commercial FM
Setting up the commercial facility management area, including business processes and recruitment support
Coaching the new property management team in taking over the contract
SAP RE-FX implementation project including FI-CO integration and extension of the authorization role concept

Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

2 years

Germany

RE-FX Subproject Manager and Expert Consultant

E.ON IT GmbH

Migration and reimplementation of the SAP RE-FX real estate management system due to E.ON's reorganization
Central real estate management worldwide on one system including data migration
Extension of the SAP ERP authorization concept (redefinition of roles)
Test support and project support for SAP RE-FX

Jan 2011 - Dec 2014

4 years

Zürich, Switzerland

Overall Project Management / Subject Matter Expert Real Estate Management

City of Zurich Real Estate / Property Management

Migration of the existing real estate management system (SAP RE Classic) to SAP RE-FX
New rollout of extended functionality and a graphical interface to the CAFM system Aperturé
Data cleaning and harmonization between SAP and CAFM
Implementation of functionality to support the new 2014 service billing model
Redefinition of value flows across the City of Zurich's property management
Overall project management/coordination of subprojects including role definition and implementation in the authorization concept
Expert consulting and support for the implementation of Enhancement Packages EHP 2-7
Functional extensions and process optimizations for SAP RE-FX

Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

2 years

Zürich, Switzerland

Quality Assurance / Support

Property + Facility Management AG

Quality assurance in the migration project from SAP RE Classic to SAP RE-FX
Development of a new authorization concept for SAP RE-FX
Customer consulting, support, and application guide for RE-FX and LUM

Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

1 year

Germany

SAP Consultant

E.ON IT GmbH

Functional and process extensions of the existing SAP system for additional group subsidiaries
Expansion of the entire reporting area
Extension of the SAP ERP authorization concept including redefinition of authorization roles
Customer consulting, support, and application guide for RE-FX and LUM

Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

1 year

Austria

Subject Matter Expert Real Estate Management

Telekom Austria

Design concept and functional design for the SAP system consolidation
Consolidation of RE Classic and RE-FX into a new RE-FX system (ERP 6.0)
Focus on commercial property management

Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

2 years

Luxembourg

SAP RE-FX Implementation

Fliesen-Zentrum Deutschland GmbH

Introduction and rollout of SAP RE-FX for commercial property management (ERP 6.0)
Training of key users

Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

1 year

Switzerland

SAP Consultant

Support in functionally extending the existing SAP RE-FX (ERP 6.0)
Accounts receivable and payable consolidation and contract accrual (FI Accrual Engine)
Further functional extensions, plus customer consulting and support

Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

1 year

Germany

Sub-project Lead RE-FX

E.ON IT GmbH

Merged several hundred systems into 9 global systems
Implemented RE-FX on a central system including data migration
Expanded SAP ERP authorization concept (redefining authorization roles)
Test coordination and support for the SAP RE-FX/LUM project

Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

1 year

Switzerland

Conceptual support

Enhanced the migration tools from SAP RE to SAP RE-FX (transaction REMICL) for the Swiss version

Jan 2008 - Dec 2009

2 years

Germany

SAP RE-FX user trainings

Conducted trainings for SAP RE-FX users

Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

1 year

Moscow, Russian Federation

SAP RE-FX implementation concept

Kosmodrom Bajkonur (itelligence)

Supported the implementation concept for SAP RE-FX

Jan 2007 - Dec 2008

2 years

Moscow, Russian Federation

Trainer for SAP RE-FX

itelligence Kyiv/Moscow

Training the implementing consultants on site in customizing and processes surrounding SAP RE-FX

Jan 2006 - Dec 2010

5 years

Switzerland

Customer consulting and support for RE-FX

ISS

Advising customers on planned implementations and new system requirements
Support for RE-FX and implementing enhancement requests in the RE-FX environment

Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

1 year

Switzerland

Project management - ERP 2004 implementation

ERP 2004 implementation with a simultaneous ramp-up to ERP 6.0
Scope: Real Estate Management (RE-FX), Operations & Maintenance, Area Management (FLM), Portfolio Management (PFM), Building/Construction Projects (BPM), Service Desk, Mobile Asset Management (MAM) and Financials
Data migration from RE Classic to RE-FX

Jan 2005 - Dec 2008

4 years

Switzerland

Design, customizing and implementation

Swiss Army (itelligence AG)

Migration and release upgrade from SAP RE (4.6B) to SAP RE-FX
Introduction of the leasing model for the Swiss Army
Training end users on SAP RE-FX and hands-on system implementation in German and French

Jan 2005 - Dec 2006

2 years

Switzerland

SAP RE-FX implementation and pre-project study

SAP RE-FX implementation and rollout including training key users
Interface development between SAP FI-CO and Immopac
Pre-project study for migrating from RE Classic to RE-FX

Jan 2003 - Dec 2005

3 years

Switzerland

Subproject Lead System Integration

PRIVERA AG

ERP system harmonization for Teral/Quorum including testing and extension development
Control, monitoring, and training coordination across the entire company

Jan 2003 - Dec 2005

3 years

Switzerland

Major Client Support and Project Management

SPS Immobilien AG (Credit Suisse)

Management and support of the Volki-Land shopping center and the technical staff
Project management for knowledge management and MIS with the introduction of a data warehouse solution (R.E.I.S.)

Jan 2001 - Dec 2002

2 years

Switzerland

Mandate Review and Project Management

Mandate review at a national real estate company covering sales, operations, profitability, and risk
Project management for processing and follow-up of ancillary costs (heating and service charges) on the Tereal system

Jan 2001 - Dec 2002

2 years

Switzerland

Audit Assistant

SPS Immobilien AG

Audit of a large public real estate company as a specialist in real estate matters

Jan 2000 - Dec 2000

1 year

Switzerland

Business Plan Consulting

Consulting for a national real estate company in the areas of sales, valuations, construction trust, and development

Jan 1999 - Dec 2000

2 years

Switzerland

Due Diligence Consulting

Consulting as a real estate specialist in the context of a company acquisition

Jan 1999 - Dec 1999

1 year

Basel, Switzerland

Organizational analysis

Analysis of a real estate and association services company focusing on organization, performance metrics, and benchmarking

Jan 1997 - Dec 1998

2 years

Switzerland

Compliance audit

Review of processes and workflows compared to the requirements specification of a real estate company

Jan 1996 - Dec 1996

1 year

Switzerland

Consulting on Swiss specifications

SBB (SAP Walldorf)

Consulting on implementing Swiss specifications in the SAP Real Estate solution IS-RE

Jan 1995 - Dec 1995

1 year

Switzerland

Management of non-performing properties

Schweizerische Volksbank

Strategy development for a national distressed property portfolio using SWOT analysis

Summary

Has been successfully active in real estate management for 30 years.

His core competencies are in and around real estate management and related fields.

In the implementation and operation of ERP systems with a focus on real estate and facility management based on SAP (ERP; HANA; S/4HANA all releases).

Specialized in SAP real estate management RE-FX.

And in all interface areas such as S/FIN; FI/CO; FI-CA; IFRS16, authorizations, PM or EAM, etc.

His industry and subject expertise cover public administration, real estate strategy and management, facility management, pharma, financial services, telecommunications and the energy sector.

Previously, Patrick M. Niederhauser worked for various consulting firms as a real estate senior consultant, project/subproject manager, project manager/coordinator, product manager, senior consultant and in various supporting roles in different projects around real estate/facility management and its business processes.

Skills

Rental Law Specialist
Property Management Of Commercial Buildings, Shopping Centers, Condominium Ownership And Co-ownership
Facility Management
Real Estate Management Expert
Training Concepts And Their Implementation
Project Management
Department Leadership
Consulting
Real Estate Management
Sap Real Estate Flexible (Re-fx)
Sap Real Estate Management (Re Classic, Is-re) - Erp, Hana, S/4hana All Releases
Interfaces To S/fin, Fi/co, Fi-ca, Fi-aa, Mm, Pm, Etc.
Microsoft Office All Versions (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access)
Corel
As/400
Rimo Version From 3.3, R4
W&w Or Now Immotop/immotop2
Framework
Lotus Amipro
Maconomy
Sokrates
Quorum
R.e.i.s.
Tereal
Rem
Abacus (Including Abaimmo)
Aperturé
Programming Languages (Basic Knowledge): Abap/4; Abap-oo (Sap)