Accelerating Finance Transformation: The Deloitte-Basware Alliance
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Key Takeaways
⇨ Deloitte and Basware have launched a Center of Excellence (CoE) aimed at assisting enterprises in EMEA with compliance readiness and AP automation as they navigate complex e-invoicing regulations and SAP S/4HANA migrations.
⇨ Organizations can significantly enhance their financial operations with benefits such as 89% touchless invoice processing and proactive compliance assurance, ultimately leading to improved working capital management and cost optimization.
⇨ The demand for AP automation is increasing in the market, with financial technology projected to grow significantly; implementing automated solutions can yield substantial ROI, with businesses often experiencing returns exceeding 200% within the first year.
The rapid evolution of digital finance transformation is driving enterprises to reassess their accounts payable (AP) and invoicing processes. To meet this demand, Deloitte and Basware have expanded their partnership, establishing a Center of Excellence (CoE) to support enterprises in EMEA. This initiative comes at a critical time as organizations navigate SAP S/4HANA migrations, amid increasingly complex global e-invoicing compliance mandates, and the ongoing need for cost optimization through AP automation.
Meeting the Compliance Challenge
Governments across EMEA are implementing stricter e-invoicing regulations, compelling businesses to adapt or risk penalties, operational disruptions, and rising costs. Germany has already mandated e-invoice reception for businesses as of 2025, with larger enterprises required to issue e-invoices by 2027. France follows closely behind, with a phased rollout beginning in September 2026.
The Deloitte-Basware CoE is designed to help businesses seamlessly integrate compliance-ready AP automation solutions, ensuring they stay ahead of regulatory changes while unlocking financial efficiencies. By leveraging Basware’s Invoice Lifecycle Management platform and Deloitte’s deep financial and compliance expertise, enterprises can mitigate risk and streamline AP operations.
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Delivering Scalable AP Automation
Through this alliance, enterprises stand to benefit from:
- 89% touchless invoice processing: Significantly reducing manual intervention and processing time.
- Proactive compliance assurance: Ensuring businesses remain ahead of evolving global and local e-invoicing regulations.
- Improved working capital management: By capturing early payment discounts, reducing fraud risk, and optimizing cash flow.
- Specialized expertise: A dedicated pool of Deloitte-certified consultants trained in Basware’s platform, providing strategic guidance and implementation support.
A Proven Model for Success
The impact of the Deloitte-Basware alliance is already being felt. Carglass France, a leader in automotive glass repair and replacement, successfully implemented Basware’s digital invoicing solution with Deloitte’s expertise in just seven months. By integrating automation with its Oracle ERP migration, Carglass improved invoice-to-PO matching rates to 83%, accelerated supplier payments by 55%, and ensured compliance with France’s forthcoming e-invoicing regulations.
The Deloitte-Basware CoE provides organizations with a scalable, efficient, and compliant solution to modernize finance operations. By taking proactive steps now, enterprises can mitigate compliance risks, reduce operational inefficiencies, and drive long-term financial success in an increasingly complex global market.
What this means for SAP Insiders
SAP customers will see tangible benefits. By leveraging Deloitte’s expertise and Basware’s automation capabilities, SAP users can minimize disruption during ERP transitions, improve efficiency, and achieve faster ROI on their digital finance investments. The CoE offers an integrated AP automation solution that seamlessly connects with SAP environments, reducing manual intervention and ensuring compliance with evolving e-invoicing regulations. Businesses can streamline their financial workflows, enhance invoice-to-PO matching rates, and optimize cash flow. This initiative empowers SAP customers to stay ahead in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape while maximizing operational effectiveness.
There is a growing market for AP automation tools. The global accounts payable automation market is experiencing strong growth, driven by the need for efficiency and compliance. Estimates vary, but the market was valued between $3.08 billion and $5.38 billion in 2023. Projections indicate it could reach $7 billion to $17 billion by 2030-2034, with a CAGR ranging from 10.2% to 13.9%. Key growth drivers include ERP integrations, digital finance transformation, and compliance with global e-invoicing regulations, and automation adoption is accelerating as businesses seek to streamline financial operations and reduce manual processes.
Automation brings high ROI. Implementing an automated accounts payable solution can yield substantial ROI for enterprises. While initial investments in AP automation encompass software licensing, implementation, and training, the recurring benefits—such as labor cost savings, error reduction, and improved vendor relationships—often lead to a positive ROI within the first year. Studies indicate that businesses often experience ROI exceeding 200%, primarily due to significant cost reductions, enhanced operational efficiency, and decreased error rates. Automated systems accelerate invoice processing, reducing cycle times by up to 80%, which enables staff to focus on strategic activities.
