In industries with complex supply chains and extensive customer interactions, such as retail and manufacturing, businesses often grapple with the inefficiencies of manual invoice processing. These outdated systems can lead to significant operational costs, compliance challenges and strained supplier and customer relationships. As global e-invoicing regulations become increasingly stringent, companies are under pressure to find effective solutions to streamline their financial operations.
In response to these challenges, Ernst & Young (EY) and Esker have announced a new alliance aimed at providing comprehensive automation solutions for customer and supplier invoices. Esker, known for its AI-driven process automation solutions, will partner with EY Services France to deliver a cloud platform that automates the entire Source-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash cycles. This platform is designed to support and digitalize invoicing processes.
The partnership comes at a crucial time, particularly for the French market, where new e-invoicing regulations will be enforced by the French Tax Administration starting September 1, 2026. Esker’s technology, combined with EY’s consulting and implementation expertise, aims to help businesses navigate these new requirements. The collaboration will provide support in e-invoicing compliance, regulatory platform selection and deployment, ensuring that companies can meet their obligations under the new regulatory framework.
The alliance is expected to offer several key benefits. First, the automation of invoice processing can significantly reduce operating and overhead costs by minimizing manual data entry and reducing errors. This is particularly valuable for finance and procurement departments seeking to optimize their workflows. Additionally, the solutions provided by EY and Esker are designed to enhance transparency and traceability in transactions, improving relationships with both suppliers and customers by providing real-time data and insights.
Emmanuelle Muller Schrapp, EY/Esker alliance leader, EY Services France, said: “We are thrilled to continue our business relationship with Esker through establishing this Alliance. With the new legislation and unique respective positions of EY Services France and Esker, there are many possibilities to explore in terms of the Alliance’s strategic joint go-to-market approach in automating customer and supplier invoices.”
“Navigating the complexities of e-invoicing regulations is challenging,” said Emmanuel Olivier, COO at Esker. “Combining EY Services France’s knowledge and Esker’s detailed and robust e-invoicing solutions will help ensure seamless compliance and leading-class invoice management. More importantly, our two organizations joining forces will accelerate the digital transformation in companies across the entire cash conversion cycle.”
