SAP FI/CO VIM Consultant

BCTG’s direct client is seeking a Senior SAP FICO Analyst with deep expertise in OpenText Vendor Invoice Management (VIM). In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert in SAP Accounts Payable automation, leading the design, configuration, and optimization of OpenText VIM within SAP S/4HANA. You will drive invoice automation, improve operational efficiency, ensure compliance, and support large-scale SAP transformation initiatives.

This role requires strong hands-on experience implementing and supporting OpenText VIM integrated with SAP Finance.

Vendor Invoice Management Solution Design & Implementation (Primary Focus)

• Lead end-to-end design, configuration, and implementation of OpenText Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) solutions.
• Configure and optimize VIM components including:
• Invoice Capture Center (ICC) / OCR integration
• Document processing and exception handling workflows
• Approval workflows and routing
• Duplicate invoice detection and resolution
• Automated invoice posting and validation
• Support both PO-based and Non-PO invoice processing scenarios.
• Drive automation and standardization of invoice processing across the organization.

SAP Finance Integration & Process Optimization

• Ensure seamless integration between VIM and SAP FI modules, particularly:
• Accounts Payable (AP)
• General Ledger (GL)
• Purchasing (MM)
• Support vendor invoice lifecycle from receipt through posting and payment.
• Improve invoice processing efficiency, cycle times, and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, audit requirements, and internal policies.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Business Partnership

• Partner with Accounts Payable, Procurement, and Finance teams to gather requirements and deliver scalable solutions.
• Act as the functional expert and advisor for invoice automation and AP optimization.
• Support business process improvements and automation initiatives.

System Enhancements, Support & Transformation

• Lead and support OpenText VIM implementations, upgrades, and enhancements, including S/4HANA transformations.
• Provide Level 3 support for VIM and related SAP FI issues.
• Lead testing cycles including unit testing, integration testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Troubleshoot invoice processing, workflow, and integration issues.

Documentation, Training & Governance

• Prepare functional specifications, configuration documentation, and test scripts.
• Conduct training sessions for Accounts Payable and business users.
• Establish best practices and governance for invoice management processes.
• Stay current with OpenText VIM and SAP S/4HANA innovation and recommend improvements.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field
• 7 years of SAP FICO experience
• 5 years of hands-on OpenText Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) experience
• Proven experience implementing and configuring OpenText VIM
• Strong experience with:
• SAP Accounts Payable
• Invoice processing and automation
• Workflow configuration and troubleshooting
• Strong knowledge of SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA Finance

Preferred:

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA implementations or transformations
• Experience with Invoice Capture Center (ICC), OCR, and document capture tools
• SAP S/4HANA Finance certification
• OpenText VIM implementation experience in large enterprise environments

Key Success Factors:

• Deep expertise in OpenText Vendor Invoice Management
• Strong SAP Accounts Payable and invoice automation background
• Experience with full lifecycle SAP implementations
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills