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.