Sap Fi-Ap Functional Expert

Avance Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Avance Consulting in London seeks an SAP FI-AP Functional Expert to lead transformation in life sciences and manufacturing. You will optimize invoicing, payments, and vendor management across regions, leveraging SAP AP, VIM, and strong integration with MM/FI/CO.

Responsibilities include configuring AP and VIM workflows, managing vendor data, and ensuring regulatory e‑invoicing compliance. You’ll collaborate with global teams on interface projects and continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of SAP AP processes and procure-to-pay optimization.
• Hands-on SAP VIM experience with invoice capture, approval, and payment workflows.
• Ability to design and optimize SAP invoicing and approval workflows.
• Deep understanding of e-Invoicing integration with SAP for regulatory compliance.
• Ability to configure client templates in SAP for invoicing, procurement, and payments.
• Knowledge of P-Card and Meeting Card integration in SAP.
• Understanding of SAP PI/PO, SAP Cloud Platform, and IDocs for data exchange.
• Exposure to SAP S/4HANA Finance is a plus.
• Experience with SAP Fiori interfaces.
• Project management in SAP implementations or upgrades.
• Experience handling tax reporting for e-invoices.

Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to map invoicing, payments, and vendor management processes.
• Configure SAP VIM workflows for invoice capture, validation, and approvals.
• Map and document AP processes to identify gaps and improvements.
• Configure SAP AP module for vendor master, invoice receipt, payment runs, and reconciliation.
• Ensure integration with MM, FI, CO to enable smooth data flow.
• Lead or participate in SAP- external interface development and integration.
• Collaborate with global teams across time zones for timely delivery.
• Gather requirements and drive continuous process improvements in production planning.
• Engage with multiple sites to resolve plant-specific issues.

Skills

SAP AP module

SAP VIM

Invoicing workflows

e-Invoicing knowledge

Templates in SAP

P-Card integration

Meeting Card processes

SAP PI/PO/IDocs

S/4HANA Finance

SAP Fiori

SAP integration projects

Project management SAP

Tax compliance for e-invoices

Job description

This role plays a critical part in supporting transformation initiatives for a leading global customer in the life sciences and manufacturing domain.

The consultant will contribute to high-impact projects involving advanced scheduling and supply chain optimization, with access to cutting-edge SAP technologies.

Working alongside global teams, the role offers opportunities to influence strategic process improvements and deliver scalable solutions across diverse geographies.

Your responsibilities:

• 1. Work closely with business stakeholders (AP teams, finance, procurement) to understand their requirements and business processes for invoicing, payments, and vendor management.
• 2. Configure VIM workflows for automatic invoice processing, validation, and approval.
• 3. Document and map out the existing AP business processes to identify gaps and areas for improvement.
• 4. Configure the SAP Accounts Payable module to support business processes, such as vendor master data management, invoice receipt and validation, payment runs, and reconciliation.
• 5. Ensure proper integration with other SAP modules like SAP Materials Management (MM), SAP Finance (FI), and SAP Controlling (CO) to ensure smooth workflows and data flow.
• 6. Lead or participate in interface development and integration projects, ensuring robust data flow between SAP and external systems.
• 7. Collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones, ensuring effective communication and timely project delivery.
• 8. Engage with business stakeholders to gather requirements, manage expectations, and drive continuous process improvements in production planning and execution.
• 9. Engage with multiple sites & resolve the issues that are plant/site specific

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

• 1. Strong knowledge of SAP AP module for processing invoices, managing vendor payments, and optimizing the procure-to-pay process.
• 2. Hands-on experience with SAP VIM for automating and streamlining the invoice capture, approval workflow, and payment processes. Expertise in configuring workflows, exception handling, and integration with SAP AP.
• 3. Ability to design and optimize the invoicing and approval workflows within VIM, including managing exceptions and ensuring timely payments.
• 4. In-depth understanding of e-Invoicing systems and how they integrate with SAP to ensure legal compliance, especially in regions with strict e-Invoicing regulations
• 5. Ability to design, configure, and optimize client templates within SAP for invoicing, procurement, and payment processes.
• 6. Knowledge of Procurement Card (P-Card) usage and integration within SAP for managing corporate purchases and payments.
• 7. Understanding of Meeting Card processes within SAP, ensuring accurate transaction recording, compliance, and reporting.
• 8. Strong understanding of SAP integration tools like SAP PI/PO (Process Integration/Process Orchestration), SAP Cloud Platform, and IDocs for linking SAP with external financial, procurement, or invoicing systems.
• 1. SAP S/4HANA Finance knowledge is a plus.
• 2. Experience with SAP Fiori for enhanced user interfaces.
• 3. Project management experience in SAP-related implementations or system upgrades.
• 4. Expertise in handling tax reporting and compliance for e-invoices, ensuring that all legal requirements are met.

SAP FI-AP Functional Expert • London, United Kingdom