Project: Global S/4HANA Rollout – US & Japan
Client: Tier 1 Management Consultancy
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.