Analyst, SAP S/4 HANA Functional, R2R
Job description
Analyst, SAP S/4 HANA Functional, R2R at e.l.f. Beauty.
About the role
This position sustains global record to report cycles through consistent financial operations. You will own the end to end integrity of financial execution in a complex, matrixed environment where accuracy determines reliability. Stakeholders across regions will depend on your work to ensure timely and compliant financial close. The role demands rigorous process adherence while enabling scalable and transparent financial controls. You will act as a critical link between detailed accounting execution and strategic business outcomes. Your contributions will directly influence the quality and trustworthiness of enterprise wide financial data. Success in this position requires discipline, ownership, and a structured approach to repetitive yet high impact tasks.
Key facts
What you'll do
Drive the global consistency of record to report processes by configuring and validating SAP S/4 HANA behaviors for financial transactions. Collaborate with finance, IT, and cross functional teams to interpret requirements and translate them into system and process specifications. Design, test, and document end to end processes for general ledger, asset accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable in a way that supports auditability. Partner with finance stakeholders to ensure that master data, chart of accounts, and organizational structures support consolidated reporting requirements. Support the development and maintenance of integration points between SAP FI and CO modules to ensure data flows accurately across the enterprise. Contribute to the design of compliance controls, process documentation, and evidence packages that reinforce internal audit readiness. Enable continuous improvement by identifying process gaps, risk exposures, and opportunities for standardization across the SAP landscape.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree sets the baseline educational requirement; A minimum of 25 years of experience in SAP S/4 HANA Finance functional domain for record to report processes shows depth in complex financial operations. Expertise in general ledger, asset accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting within SAP reflects broad functional mastery. Mastery of SAP S/4 HANA FI and CO modules and their integration supports financial and operational workflows. Experience working with finance, IT, and cross functional teams in a matrixed environment enables aligned execution across organizations. Understanding of compliance, internal controls, and process documentation standards upholds risk management and audit readiness. Demonstrated ability to work under strict deadlines while maintaining meticulous attention to detail is essential. Willingness to adhere to established policies, procedures, and governance frameworks without deviation is required.
Practical notes
Typical interview steps
Finance interviews usually include technical questions on accounting or modeling, a case study, and behavioral rounds. Candidates may be asked to build a forecast or explain a variance. Spreadsheet skills are tested in most loops. Accuracy and clear explanations matter. Interviewers may give a real dataset and ask for a quick analysis. Showing your work and explaining assumptions matters as much as the final number.
Good to know
Professionals often pursue certifications like CPA or CFA to support precision and business partnership. Cross functional collaboration with operations and leadership typically deepens with seniority. Understanding company operations beyond numbers accelerates professional growth in finance roles. Tools associated with this field include enterprise resource planning platforms, data visualization software, and advanced spreadsheet applications.
Questions to ask
Useful questions for the interview: what a typical week looks like, how work is assigned, what tools the team uses, and how feedback works. Asking how the role has changed recently and what the team wishes it had known when joining is also reasonable. Questions about the manager's priorities are especially valued.
Career growth
Finance careers move from analyst to senior analyst, manager, and controller or FP&A director levels. Some people earn certifications such as CPA or CFA. Cross functional work with operations and leadership grows with seniority. Finance careers reward precision early and business partnership later. Learning the operations of the company beyond the numbers accelerates growth.
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