SAP VIM SME

Next Ventures; Madrid; A distancia; EUR 75.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced SAP VIM SME for a fully remote, long-term contract role, supporting a major global S/4HANA transformation programme. Candidates should have over 5 years of hands-on SAP VIM experience, as well as a strong background in SAP S/4HANA Finance. This position involves key responsibilities such as leading API solution design, managing rollout phases, and engaging stakeholders across multiple regions to ensure effective process implementation. Highly visible role with implications for the project's success.

Servicios

Fully remote work

Long-term contract until October 2027

Influential role in a flagship programme

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.
• Ability to work across multiple time zones in a complex, multinational environment.

Responsabilidades

• Lead SAP VIM solution design within the S/4HANA finance workstream.
• Support the end-to-end rollout lifecycle: design, build, testing, cutover, hypercare.
• Collaborate with finance, procurement, and global process owners.

Conocimientos

SAP VIM experience

SAP S/4HANA Finance background

Invoice automation

Excellent communication skills

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 lifecycle: 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 hypercare.

• 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 (e.g., 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.