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SAP VIM Business Readiness Lead

Meta Resources Group

Job Location:

Berlin - Germany

Salary: Not provided by the employer

Experience Required: 5-7years

Posted: 26 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 23 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our client a top healthcare company seeks a SAP VIM Business Readiness Lead which involves driving process convergence ensuring user readiness and leading test and training sessions for the Invoice to Pay (ITP) transformation in the EMEA region. This role requires extensive Invoice to Pay domain expertise and the ability to translate high-level business needs into actionable configuration strategies while driving alignment across technical and functional teams.
This is a remote contract position through the end of 2026 with the likelihood of extension well into 2027. This role has an expectation of 15-20% travel based on the Clients needs.

The Role.

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.

Requirements

Bachelors 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%).