Lead SAP Finance VIM Functional Consultant

Client - Partnered with a global leader in digital transformation and IT services, working with some of the world's biggest brands. Their mission is not only to deliver cutting-edge technology but also to empower organisations to create meaningful impact for the people and communities they serve. For you, this means working on challenging projects that demand innovation, collaboration, and thought leadership. Role - We are looking for an experienced Lead SAP Finance VIM Consultant to take ownership of Vendor Invoice Management delivery within a large-scale SAP transformation programme. This is a key leadership role within a greenfield implementation and enhancement landscape, where you will drive the design, configuration, and deployment of automated invoice processing solutions across SAP S/4HANA environments., * Lead the end-to-end delivery of SAP VIM (OpenText) across implementation and rollout phases

• Own solution design, ensuring alignment with SAP Finance (FI) and Procurement (MM) processes
• Engage with senior business stakeholders to define process design and transformation strategy
• Drive E2E testing strategy (SIT, UAT, performance testing) and ensure quality delivery
• Provide leadership across functional teams, including coordination with IT, QA, and third-party vendors
• Ensure adherence to template governance and standardisation principles
• Oversee workflow automation, exception handling, and invoice processing optimisation
• Support cutover, go-live, and hypercare phases
• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for SAP VIM within the programme

• Extensive experience as an SAP Finance VIM Consultant, including lead/architect-level responsibilities

• Strong expertise in:

• OpenText VIM (including ICC, Archive Server)

• SAP Finance (AP, AR, GL)

• SAP MM integration

• Proven track record of delivering multiple end-to-end SAP implementations

• Strong understanding of accounts payable automation and invoice lifecycle management

• Experience leading testing, defect management, and release cycles

• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and business leaders

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

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