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# SAP VIM Business Readiness Lead

- **Company:** Meta
- **Location:** Berlin, Germany (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** SAP VIM, Performance Monitor, SAP S/4HANA
- **Published:** October 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5906569334

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, IT, or a related field. Certifications in SAP VIM or S/4HANA Finance are advantageous.
 * Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Invoice-to-Pay (ITP), and Accounts Payable operations, with a proven track record of driving global template rollout in an international environment.
 * Comprehensive knowledge of the end-to-end ITP lifecycle, including invoice processing, PO/non-PO matching, exception resolution, compliance adherence, and payment execution.
 * Demonstrated success in global process alignment and transformation roles, with a sound and scalable approach to process globalization.
 * Strong understanding of legal and statutory requirements in the EMEA region to drive efficient solutioning and adaptation of the global template.
 * Excellent project management, stakeholder engagement, and change management capabilities, effectively bridging the gap between technical teams and business users.
 * Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams across regions, aligning execution with strategic priorities while ensuring timely and quality delivery of project milestones.
 * Skilled facilitator, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive consensus and support adoption.
 * Thrives in global, matrixed environments, collaborating across cultural contexts with agility and professionalism.
 * Analytical and process-driven mindset, consistently seeking opportunities for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
 * Proficient in creating clear documentation and impactful presentations, ensuring transparency, knowledge sharing, and informed decision-making.
 * Proven ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders toward a single, cohesive solution design.
 * Exceptional analytical skills to diagnose functional design gaps or integration issues across multiple systems.
 * Experience leading or participating in large-scale, multi-country, multi-language implementations.
 * Superior verbal and written communication skills, capable of translating technical configuration details into clear business impacts for leadership.
 * Knowledge of best practices for implementing internal controls (e.g., SOX) and tax compliance within automated invoice processing workflows.
 * Advanced English and native/fluent German language proficiency.
 * Willingness to travel for business purposes occasionally (up to 20%).

Preferred Qualifications.

 * Certifications in SAP VIM or S/4HANA Finance.
 * Experience in healthcare or global business services sectors.

## Description

* Promote the global vision for automated Invoice to Pay processes, championing efficient adoption of SAP VIM features to maximize touchless invoice processing and minimize cycle times.
 * Drive Paid on Time performance improvements through global business process adoption, technology optimizations, and cross-functional collaboration.
 * Lead requirements gathering and blueprinting sessions, identifying gaps vs. the global template and ensuring compliance with local legal and regulatory requirements.
 * Review, refine, and approve functional specifications, focusing on complex areas like invoice approval workflows, exception handling logic, and custom developments.
 * Coordinate and lead internal quality assurance efforts, including defining and executing robust User Acceptance Testing (UAT) plans.
 * Proactively identify and resolve functional, process, and integration risks during configuration and testing.
 * Ensure accurate internal documentation (process flows, training guides, support guides, configuration guides) for operational transition.
 * Secure accurate training of regional actors to ensure a smooth Go-Live.
 * Facilitate transition to operational support, overseeing system stabilization, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
 * Act as the voice of the global end-user community, ensuring design decisions prioritize usability and adoption while maintaining process integrity.