SAP VIM SME

Next Ventures Ltd; Madrid; A distancia; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading consultancy is seeking a freelance SAP VIM Subject Matter Expert to support a major global S/4HANA transformation project. This fully remote role offers an opportunity to lead the design and implementation of SAP VIM processes across regions. Applicants should have over 5 years of experience in SAP VIM and strong communication skills, as well as experience in delivering VIM in global rollouts. This is a long-term engagement expected to continue until October 2027.

Formación

• 5+ years of hands-on SAP VIM experience, including configuration, workflow, and integration.
• Strong background in SAP S/4HANA Finance and related AP processes.
• Experience delivering VIM in global rollout programmes, ideally including US or APAC regions.

Responsabilidades

• Lead SAP VIM solution design within the S/4HANA finance workstream.
• Ensure VIM design aligns with global template standards and regional needs.
• Support the end-to-end rollout life cycle including design, build, testing, and stabilization.

Conocimientos

SAP VIM experience

SAP S/4HANA Finance

Invoice automation

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work across multiple time zones

Collaboration with technical teams

Descripción del empleo

Job Specification: SAP VIM SME (Freelance)

Project: Global S/4HANA Rollout - US & Japan
Client: Tier 1 Management Consultancy
Location: Fully Remote
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: 12 Months (Extensions Expected Until October 2027)
Languages: English (fluent)
Engagement: Freelance/Contract

Overview

Our Tier 1 consulting client is seeking an experienced SAP VIM (Vendor Invoice Management) Subject Matter Expert to support a major multi-region S/4HANA transformation programme, with initial deployments across the United States and Japan.
This is a long‑term engagement, fully remote, offering an opportunity to play a key role in shaping end‑to‑end Accounts Payable and invoice automation processes in a complex, global environment.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Design & Functional Leadership

• Lead the SAP VIM solution design within the broader S/4HANA finance workstream.
• Define functional requirements, configuration, and integration touchpoints with SAP FI, MM, and OCR solutions.
• Ensure VIM design aligns with global template standards while accommodating US and Japanese localisation needs.
• Provide expert guidance on workflow design, exception handling, approvals, and compliance requirements.

Project Delivery & Rollout

• Support the end‑to‑end rollout life cycle: design, build, testing, cutover, hypercare, and stabilisation.
• Work closely with regional teams to tailor VIM processes for the US and Japan business environments.
• Assist with migrating existing invoice management processes into the new S/4HANA VIM solution.
• Participate in integration testing (SIT/UAT), defect resolution, and quality assurance.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with finance, procurement, offshore teams, and global process owners.
• Act as the primary functional SME for all VIM‑related queries, escalations, and decision‑making.
• Provide clear documentation, functional specifications, and user guidance.

Knowledge Transfer & Support

• Deliver training and knowledge transfer to business and IT teams.
• Support cutover planning, go‑live preparation, and post‑go‑live hyper‑care.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and optimisation of VIM processes across regions.

Skills & Experience Required

• 5+ years of hands‑on SAP VIM experience, including configuration, workflow, and integration.
• Strong background in SAP S/4HANA Finance and related AP processes.
• Experience delivering VIM in global rollout programmes–ideally including US or APAC regions.
• Deep understanding of invoice automation, OCR, and AP best practices.
• Ability to work across multiple time zones in a complex, multinational environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner with business and technical teams.
• English speaking (mandatory).

Nice to Have

• Experience with Japanese compliance, tax, or localisation requirements.
• Exposure to OpenText ecosystem beyond VIM (eg, xECM).
• Prior experience working with Tier 1 consulting partners.

Why This Role?

• Fully remote, long‑term engagement through October 2027.
• Work on a flagship global S/4HANA programme with a leading consultancy.
• High visibility role with significant influence on regional rollout success.