Support for supplier accounting as part of the implementation of a SSC

Against a backdrop of rationalization of the accounting function, our customer has embarked on a project to centralize its supplier accounting within a Shared Services Center (SSC) based in Lyon. This transformation was accompanied by a change of ERP, with the implementation of SAP, and a reorganization of the teams. The main objective of the assignment was to support the finance department in defining the target organization of the SSC, taking into account the new tools, the processes to be harmonized, and the change management challenges for the employees concerned.

The assignment began with an in-depth diagnosis of the Purchasing/Supplier cycle to identify the strengths and weaknesses of existing processes. A detailed analysis of the information systems map was carried out, including upstream ordering software, Readsoft and SAP. On this basis, points for improvement were identified, leading to the formulation of short-term ("quick wins") and long-term recommendations. The approach also included the drafting of standardized operating procedures and the design of a performance management dashboard, to ensure effective monitoring of the transformation and achievement of set objectives.