Advises, leads and works on high impact activities within the systems development lifecycle, and provides advisory work for the IT function itself.
The SAP Vendor Invoice Management Lead with OpenText expertise is responsible for driving Finance & Accounting processes within the SAP ecosystem, with a particular focus on SAP Finance (FI/CO) and OpenText solutions such as Vendor Invoice Management (VIM), Document Presentment, and Archiving. The role ensures effective service delivery, system stability, and continuous transformation of finance processes while leading a team and engaging with business stakeholders to align IT solutions with financial and compliance objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Finance Solution Leadership
Lead SAP Finance (FI, CO, AP, AR, GL, Asset Accounting, Treasury) operations and enhancements.
Manage OpenText solutions, especially Vendor Invoice Management (VIM), document archiving, and content management.
Drive digitalization of finance processes (AP automation, invoice scanning, workflow optimization, e-invoicing).
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and audit requirements.
Business Engagement & Transformation
Act as the primary IT partner for Finance business stakeholders (CFO, Controllers, AP/AR Leads).
Translate financial business needs into SAP + OpenText solutions.
Support transformation initiatives such as SAP S/4HANA Finance, central finance adoption, or invoice automation rollouts.
Drive “Clean Core” principles by leveraging standard APIs, workflow, and extensions rather than custom code.
Service Delivery & Operations
Oversee day-to-day Finance AMS support, incident resolution, and system performance.
Manage integration points between SAP Finance, OpenText, and external systems (banks, tax authorities, procurement, etc.).
Ensure SLA/KPI adherence and drive problem management for recurring issues.
Coordinate with Basis/Infrastructure for archiving, performance tuning, and compliance.
Team Leadership & Vendor Management
Lead a team of SAP Finance and OpenText consultants (onshore/offshore).
Provide functional guidance, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to junior team members.
Manage relationships with SI partners, vendors, and OpenText support teams.
Oversee AMS transition of finance-related projects into steady-state support.
Governance & Compliance
Ensure financial data integrity, SOX controls, and audit readiness.
Manage OpenText document archiving policies for legal and regulatory compliance.
Partner with audit/compliance teams to implement controls within SAP + OpenText.
Drive finance reporting improvements and integration with BI/Analytics platforms.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field; CPA or MBA is a plus.
Background on Sales/Solutioning and Consulting
10+ years of SAP Finance (FI/CO) experience with strong functional expertise in AP, AR, GL, and Tax.
5+ years of hands-on OpenText solutions (VIM, Archiving, Document Management, Invoice Capture Center, xECM).
Experience with SAP ECC and S/4HANA Finance (Central Finance exposure a plus).
Strong understanding of finance processes (record-to-report, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash).
Knowledge of integration with Coupa/Ariba or other procurement/e-invoicing platforms is desirable.
Familiarity with ITIL processes and AMS models; prior leadership in managed services is preferred.
Key Competencies
Finance & Technology Leadership: Deep SAP Finance knowledge with proven OpenText VIM expertise.
Process Optimization: Ability to automate, streamline, and digitalize finance workflows.
Stakeholder Management: Strong communication with Finance leadership (CFO, Controllers, AP/AR).
Compliance Mindset: Ensures SOX, audit, and regulatory adherence across finance systems.
Team Leadership: Experience managing functional and technical consultants across geographies.
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