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IBM · Posted Oct 28
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About the role
IBM Consulting is seeking a seasoned Finance Transformation consultant specializing in Accounts Payable to drive process optimisation, AI-enabled automation, and operational efficiency. The role combines P2P functional knowledge with deploying AI copilots and intelligent automation across the AP lifecycle, including SAP S/4HANA and Microsoft Power Automate. The consultant will support AP process transformation roadmaps, AI use case implementation, stakeholder coordination, compliance, and change management.
What you will do
- Support development and execution of AP process transformation roadmaps with AI and automation milestones embedded at each phase.
- Identify and implement AI use cases across invoice capture, PO matching, exception handling, and payment processing.
- Configure and deploy intelligent automation tools including AI-OCR, RPA bots, and Generative AI copilots in AP workflows.
- Champion Lean and Six Sigma methodologies augmented with AI diagnostics to drive continuous improvement.
- Execute digital transformation initiatives including AI-driven invoice processing, OCR integration, and ERP-native intelligent automation.
- Configure and operate AP automation tools on platforms such as SAP S/4HANA Intelligent Invoice Management, Microsoft Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and RPA platforms.
- Develop and test Prompt Engineering scripts for Generative AI applications in AP (invoice extraction, exception summarisation, vendor query response).
- Monitor AI model outputs for accuracy, exception rates, and STP improvements; escalate anomalies to the Transformation Leader.
- Stay current on emerging AP AI technologies including Agentic AI, large language models for finance, and AI-native ERP features.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with AP managers, procurement leads, and vendor contacts to align AI transformation goals.
- Collaborate with global finance teams to ensure standardisation and compliance in AI-augmented AP workflows.
- Support vendor negotiations and technology evaluations from a functional AP and AI capability perspective.
- Define and track KPIs including touchless invoice rate, AI exception resolution rate, STP %, cost-per-invoice, and on-time payment.
- Ensure adherence to financial governance, regulatory requirements (GST, Peppol, VAT), and AI ethics policies.
- Perform periodic audits of AP controls, fraud risk exposure, and AI model integrity.
- Drive AP process improvement initiatives using AI diagnostics, process mining insights, and intelligent benchmarking data.
- Support structured change management covering AI adoption readiness, team reskilling, and communication planning.
- Deliver training sessions on AI-augmented AP tools, Prompt Engineering basics, and Copilot usage for finance teams.
- Prepare AP transformation deliverables including AI use case assessments, business cases, solution design documents, and implementation trackers.
- Present progress updates, AI impact metrics, and recommendations to Transformation Leaders and client finance leads.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, AI-first thinking, and operational accountability.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Deep expertise in P2P / AP processes, procurement finance, and shared services environments.
- Consulting experience in finance transformation, AI-enabled automation, and process reengineering.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, Workday) and AI-native AP automation platforms.
- Practical ability to configure, test, and deploy AI and automation tools in AP production environments.
- Strong analytical skills to quantify AI impact and communicate results to operational and management audiences.
- Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams across finance, IT, and operations.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for client-facing delivery
- MBA, CA, or CPA qualification will be an advantage.
- Certification in Lean Six Sigma, AI for Finance, Microsoft Power Automate, Copilot Studio, or SAP S/4HANA.
- Experience in global finance transformation and shared service centre environments.
- Familiarity with e-invoicing mandates (India GST, EU Peppol) and AI compliance implications in AP.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About IBM
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is a global technology and consulting company that provides hybrid cloud, artificial intelligence, and enterprise infrastructure solutions. Operating in over 175 countries, IBM helps businesses across industries modernize operations, secure data, and drive digital transformation through platforms like watsonx and Red Hat OpenShift. Founded over a century ago, the company remains a pioneer in high-performance computing, enterprise automation, and quantum technology.
- Industry
- Information Technology
- Company size
- 260,000+ employees
- Founded
- June 16, 1911
- Location
- Armonk, New York, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $3.5B raised
- ·Post Ipo Debt$150M
Leadership
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Senior Vice President, Software and Chief Commercial Officer
Senior Vice President, IBM Consulting
Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications
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