Deloitte and Basware have expanded their partnership to create a practice-based Center of Excellence, with the aim of supporting enterprises in accelerating digital finance transformation.

The expansion of the partnership is a response to increased demand, driven by SAP S/4HANA migrations, heightened global e-invoicing compliance mandates, and the need for cost optimisation through accounts payable (AP) automation.

Governments across EMEA are implementing stricter e-invoicing and tax compliance regulations, requiring companies to adapt quickly or risk penalties, operational disruptions, and increased costs.  

At the start of 2025, Germany introduced a mandate for companies to be able to receive e-invoices, with larger companies mandated to issue e-invoices by January 1, 2027, while France will follow a phased roll-out from September 1, 2026, requiring the mandatory reception of e-invoices for all companies. 

Commenting on the partnership, Basware SVP of business development and alliance Kevin Farrell said: “With regulatory pressures and the pace of digital transformation intensifying, businesses need to take immediate action to modernize their finance operations. By integrating Deloitte’s expertise in finance transformation and the COE with Basware’s advanced Invoice Lifecycle Management platform, we deliver unmatched operational efficiency, ensure robust compliance, and drive tangible financial success for our clients—helping them stay ahead of the curve.”

The expanded alliance aims to:

  • Help enterprises achieve up to 89% touchless invoice processing, significantly reducing manual intervention and processing times.
  •  Ensure organisations stay ahead of evolving global and local e-invoicing compliance mandates without costly last-minute adaptations.
  • Enable companies to capture early payment discounts, reduce fraud risk, and optimise working capital, potentially saving millions annually.
  • Provide a pool of Deloitte-certified consultants trained on Basware’s platform to drive successful financial transformation projects.

Basware CEO Jason Kurtz said:  “Enterprise finance leaders can no longer afford to take a ‘wait and see’ approach to e-invoicing compliance and AP transformation. Regulatory deadlines are fast approaching, and the cost of inefficiency is rising. With the massive wave of ERP cloud migrations – especially to SAP S/4HANA – businesses need a seamless way to embed AP automation directly into their core financial operations. Acting now means mitigating compliance risks and improving cash flow, reducing fraud, and eliminating manual bottlenecks.

“Our expanded alliance with Deloitte brings best-in-class automation and expert guidance to enterprises in EMEA, ensuring they gain a competitive edge while achieving compliance certainty.”