E2E Process and Data Management for a Successful Implementation of SAP S/4HANA

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1 E2E Process and Data Management for a Successful Implementation of SAP S/4HANA Finance Integration Template FIT by Horváth & Partners René Linsner Martin Kreuzer Madrid, September 12, 2018

2 our competences our industries Corporate Performance Management and Performance Optimization are our core competences Strategy & Innovation Design Organization & Processes Realize Corporate Performance Management Sales Operations & Procurement Performance Optimization Transform Controlling & Finance IT Automotive, Banking, Chemicals, Consumer Goods, High Tech, Industrial Goods, Insurance, Logistics, Media, Oil, Pharmaceuticals, Public Sector, Retail, Telecom, Travel, Transportation, Utilities our people our offices Our network >800 employees 13 Offices in 8 countries Together with our Cordence Worldwide network, we can offer additional >2500 professionals all around the world Additional >50 offices in more than 15 countries within our partner firms in the Cordence Worldwide network Cordence Worldwide with its 11 member firms offers expertise and consulting for clients all over the globe International SAP Conference on Central Finance E2E Process and Data Management

3 Clients Partnership Expertise S/4HANA defines the next level of accounting, controlling and logistics with significant business benefits, but also change requirements Horváth owns a strong client base and profound expertise in S/4HANA due to feasibility studies, detailed concept definition and support of implementation projects Horváth and SAP together carry out S/4HANA events (e.g. S/4HANA Roadshow) in the area of Controlling and Accounting Further conferences (incl. Stuttgart Controller Forum ) with topics linked to digital planning and performance management based on S/4HANA Over the past 30 years we have played a decisive role in shaping and designing concepts, processes and controlling instruments for multiple industries based on SAP Several publications in the area of S/4HANA (e.g. within Der Controlling- Berater ) prove this expertise Roadshow International SAP Conference on Central Finance E2E Process and Data Management

4 The new system must enhance our process efficiency. We have to ensure compliance and completeness. The transition should be as smooth as possible. I don t want the investment at risk John CFO Laura Head of Accounting Paul Head of IT We have to bring the system back to standard to reduce costs! International SAP Conference on Central Finance E2E Process and Data Management

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6 Financial Management Transformation: A major challenge is to find the best solution approach From transactional management... Finance function as provider of operational support Provision of transactional services Finance function in siloes Manual / ad-hoc reaction to incidents Disparate cultures with no unifying vision or target Incompatible systems based on multiple data models to strategic & value-added management Position the Financial Management function as a trusted advisor and provider of decision support Provide User-centric Services to support planners and strategic advisors Establish coordinated approaches for the finance function Allow predictable, reliable, automated controls / risk management Enable Culture and build talent for shaping the workforce of the future Provide powerful & optimized standard tools and a common environment Challenge: Choosing the best solution approach to achieve these objectives 6

7 Finance Integration Template FIT by Horváth & Partners: A proven project approach with predefined content boosts your project! Proven Project Approach Ready to Use Content Project structure and organization Project plan and work breakdown structure Guiding principles based on the typical project goals Posting patterns Standardized master data and methodologies Best-practice end-to-end processes Organizational model, role model and authorizations Completeness and integration checks Defined RACI matrix International SAP Conference on Central Finance E2E Process and Data Management

8 With the FIT approach Horváth & Partners ensures the match of data & information production AND consumption Finance process model: Governance & optimization of end-2-end processes Transactional Accounting Accounting treatment Cost accounting Planning & reporting Controlling Treasury New chart of accounts Accounting guideline Accounting processes PUSH (production) Valuation Preparation of financial statements in the relevant GAAPs Value flows, cost accounting and allocation Cost type, cost center and cost object accounting Performance analysis P/L and balance sheet statement Financial reporting Planning and forecasting Pull (consumption) Accounting Tax Finance data model: Governance & harmonization of master data International SAP Conference on Central Finance E2E Process and Data Management

9 The posting patterns ensure the integration between information request (Pull) and production (Push) Reports / Business Steering Guiding Principles Pull Push Accounting Guideline Posting Pattern Master Data Process Guiding Principles International SAP Conference on Central Finance E2E Process and Data Management

10 Our posting patterns integrate the business processes and transactions with master data to fill the SAP Universal Journal Standardized & predefined master data for the whole SAP data model Account Profit center Posting patterns for all existing business transactions Business transactions Posting logic Account assignment SAP S/4HANA Universal Journal (ACDOCA/P/U) Perfect FIT to the SAP S/4HANA capabilities International SAP Conference on Central Finance E2E Process and Data Management

11 Best-practice processes linked to our posting patterns ensure a 360º coverage of your finance requirements Best-practice processes Posting patterns Best-practice process data base with additional information to SAP transactions, interfaces and useful add-ons directly linked to our posting patterns Impacts on organizational model and on authorization requirements are considered Link between business transactions to processes within the posting patterns ensures completeness Detailed account assignment specification defines information requirements (e.g. for interfaces) The FIT approach develops your organization and processes to best-in-class International SAP Conference on Central Finance E2E Process and Data Management

12 In order to be ready for an S/4 HANA implementation and leverage efficiencies, a strong focus on end-to-end processes is key Target Operating Model Illustrative Procurement Sales Manufacturing Logistics Controlling Finance Purchase-to-Pay Order-to-Cash Buy-to-Scrap Make-to-Stock Support Processes (HR, ) Record-to-Report Master Data Management International SAP Conference on Central Finance E2E Process and Data Management

13 With SAP Central Finance selected process steps can be shifted to the central platform one by one resulting in a less disruptive transition Central Finance Illustrative Purchase-to-Pay Order-to-Cash Buy-to-Scrap Make-to-Stock Support Processes (HR, ) Record-to-Report Master Data Management International SAP Conference on Central Finance E2E Process and Data Management

14 Focusing on the Order-to-Cash process, there are a number of process steps that could be covered with Central Payments in a cfin platform 1 Order acquisition Customer request Sales SAP SD Credit assessment Treasury SAP Receivables Management Create proposal Sales SAP SD Order confirmation 2 3 Order processing Invoicing Register order Pre-payment Planning, implementation Credit assessment Outgoing goods/ shipping Sales Accounts receivable Production Treasury Logistics SAP SD SAP FI SAP MM Invoice Credit Reminder SAP Receivables Management Receipt of payment SAP MM Posting of payment Sales, AR Accounts receivable Treasury, AR Accounts receivable SAP SD SAP FI SAP TR/ FI SAP FI Master Data Management International SAP Conference on Central Finance E2E Process and Data Management

15 Based on centralized operations of specific process steps, the doors are opened for further efficiency gains and optimization potentials SAP Receivables Management can further leverage Central Payment operations Process flow Credit Management Billing & E-Invoicing Dispute Management Collections Management Core task System-supported credit assessment and credit limit grading Provisioning of a customer payment portal resp. of a online payment process Comprehensive processing of dispute cases in the event of disagreements with customers Proactive collections management through collection strategies The use of SAP Receivables Managements offers the following comprehensive benefits International SAP Conference on Central Finance E2E Process and Data Management

16 The interconnected artefacts of the FIT methodology result in a ready to use concept for implementation Information Model, Business Model & Management Control Model Existing profiles for all SAP organization structures and data objects Comprehensive standard process reference model including a direct link to the value flows Account assignment guideline tool to visualize all posting relevant information Master Data Value Flows End-to-End Processes Posting Patterns Account assignment guideline Transactional Implementation Predefined and adaptable value flows based on the underlying business model Complete business transaction related definition of posting patterns considering all necessary account assignments (basis for field status group) Compliance Requirements International SAP Conference on Central Finance E2E Process and Data Management

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