E-invoicing in GBS - A Roadmap to Efficiency, Accuracy & Transformation

December 11, 10:00 - 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Overview

Despite restructuring and technological advancements, invoice processing still suffers from manual invoice entry, errors, and inefficiencies. E-invoicing, integrated with AP automation, offers a game-changing solution to eliminate bottlenecks and refocus efforts on strategic process improvement. This session will explore how automation will reshape finance operations, the roadmap for implementation, and the long-term benefits of transforming invoice processing from a transaction-heavy function to a streamlined, value-driven operation.

Boost finance efficiency by integrating e-invoicing and AP automation solutions
Eliminate errors and duplicate payments by automating manual invoice entry
Shift from transactional work to strategic improvements by leveraging automation to reduce data processing workloads
Future-proof operations by adopting a long-term strategy for automation and value creation
Ensure that your organization is complying to e-invoicing rules in all jurisdictions that your business has VAT liability

E-invoicing in GBS - A Roadmap to Efficiency, Accuracy & Transformation

Speakers

Hannah Rimington

Global Accounts Payable Director (STS), MSD (UK) Ltd.

Hannah leads the global Source to Settle function for Merck & Co., Inc., known as MSD outside of the US and Canada. She has worked at MSD for 16 years and has been part of the Global Business Solutions organization since 2017. Throughout her career, she has had extensive experience in global transformation projects; from enterprise-wide SAP implementations, to process transformation and organizational design. Her focus is on maximizing performance through operational excellence and technology, with demonstrated results - since January 2023, she has driven her organization's Paid-on-Time metric for PO suppliers up from 76% to 96%.

Ignacio Madrigal Zuniga

Director, BPE | Source to Settle Optimization & Digital Strategy MSD Czech Republic s.r.o

Ignacio leads Optimization teams within the Source to Settle function for Merck & Co., Inc., known as MSD outside of the US and Canada. He has worked at MSD for 8 years and has been part of the Global Business Solutions organization since 2017. Ignacio started his career in Costa Rica and relocated to Czechia in 2020. Throughout his journey, he has managed operational teams and participated in large global projects, playing a leading role in the company's ARIBA implementation. He is passionate about driving optimized solutions through systems and process transformation, reinforcing a standard blueprint with proven successful changes implemented across the Enterprise.

Mary Flynn Barton

Chief Revenue Officer, Medius

Mary Flynn Barton joined Medius in 2022 and is the Chief Revenue Officer. Before joining Medius, she was the CRO at her previous company, where she was responsible for sales, marketing, and customer success functions. Mary has deep expertise in spend management, having held a variety of sales leadership roles at Coupa.