TV Rollouts: SAP and Ariba Implementation October

Transcript:TV Rollouts: SAP and Ariba Implementation October:
TV Rollouts: SAP and Ariba Implementation October 3, 2013 Executive Summary 2 Task: This initiative is to bring 20 SPT International entities that have either been formed or acquired over the past several years onto SAP & ARIBA with full functionality (including the integration with Payroll and Concur). These entities need to be operational on SAP so they can operate efficiently, meet compliance requirements and institute standard internal controls available to finance and accounting. The following 8 entities are the key focus for this greenlight TV Prod – Cairo, TV Prod – Lebanon, TV Prod – Dubai, Argentina TV-N, SET – Brazil, AXN – Japan, SET Generadora – Argentina, Scarlet Media (JV UK Prod) Approach: Each roll-out will leverage a similar implementation model and design that has previously been employed in its respective territory. Design for new territories utilize the Global SAP Design Template as a foundation. Statutory requirements and requirements for any RICEF components will be reviewed and accommodated as part of the design and implementation. Implementation Strategy: As per previous SAP rollouts: Gather Requirements: Project team will conduct workshops with local teams to gather and confirm requirements as well as conduct fit/gap analysis Configuration: Phases of configuration and testing will be progressed through SAP test clients followed by formal user testing. Master data build and user signoff will occur in test clients RQA and BQA. User Training: Training will be provided at the SPE facilities and/or on site. Local Expertise: We will engage local experts for design, configuration, and implementation as needed Support: SGS and Home Office on and off-site support will be provided at go-live as needed Critical Business Dates: Network connectivity required by the end of the 1st month of implementation for SAP implementation (please refer to timeline for go-live dates) Key Drivers 3 Currently our non-integrated ITV entities: Have no systemic COFA structure in place Are not integrated with our Corporate financial systems, SAP, Ariba, Concur and Payroll Are at risk of fraud through lack of visibility and transparency to local books Are at risk for system controls to validate that financial and operational transactions are in compliance Are at risk for potential related party transactions Follow inconsistent processes and procedures Its imperative to implement an integrated system to enable real time financial and operational reporting, increased financial controls, and consistency in financial processes and procedures 4 Estimated Total Hours and Costs * Arabia rollout