SAP S/4 HANA Functional Lead – Procure to Pay (P2P)

As the SAP S/4HANA Functional Lead – Procure to Pay at e.l.f. Beauty, you'll lead the design, configuration, and deployment of P2P solutions. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with business stakeholders to gather requirements, streamlining procurement and Accounts Payable processes, and mentoring analysts within the P2P domain. Additionally, you'll troubleshoot issues and drive continuous improvements through leveraging SAP S/4HANA innovations.

To be considered for the SAP S/4HANA Functional Lead – Procure to Pay role at e.l.f. Beauty, candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field. Additionally, 8+ years of SAP functional experience, particularly in S/4HANA P2P processes, is required. Leadership experience in full-cycle S/4HANA implementations and strong analytical and communication skills are also key qualifications.

e.l.f. Beauty is committed to the growth of their employees, providing opportunities for mentorship and continuous learning. As an SAP S/4HANA Functional Lead – Procure to Pay, you will be encouraged to participate in training programs, stay updated on SAP innovations, and lead improvement initiatives. The culture at e.l.f. Beauty values personal development, ensuring you can thrive in your role.

The work environment for the SAP S/4HANA Functional Lead – Procure to Pay at e.l.f. Beauty is dynamic and collaborative, with a hybrid model that allows for a mix of in-office and remote work. This flexibility fosters a balance between team interactions and individual productivity, supporting creativity and innovation in addressing procurement challenges.

At e.l.f. Beauty, employees in the SAP S/4HANA Functional Lead – Procure to Pay role enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes competitive pay, bonus eligibility, equity options, and flexible time off. The company’s unique culture fosters a positive workplace, with perks such as half-day Fridays and a supportive environment that prioritizes work-life balance.

In your response, detail your roles in previous SAP S/4HANA implementations, focusing on specific projects where you led the P2P processes. Highlight any particular challenges you faced, how you overcame them, and any measurable outcomes that resulted from your contributions.

To answer effectively, share your methods for engaging with stakeholders, such as conducting workshops, interviews, or surveys. Emphasize your approach to understanding business needs and how you translate them into actionable SAP solutions, showcasing any successful stakeholder collaborations you've had.

Discuss your leadership style and how you motivate and mentor team members during SAP projects. Focus on any specific strategies you’ve used to foster collaboration, navigate conflicts, and ensure everyone stays aligned with project goals, illustrating with examples from past experiences.

In your answer, outline strategies like establishing feedback loops with end-users, monitoring system performance, and identifying areas for optimization. Highlight any past experiences where these strategies led to tangible enhancements in processes or user satisfaction.

Share your troubleshooting process, detailing how you diagnose issues, involve the right stakeholders, and implement solutions effectively. Provide examples of particularly challenging issues you resolved, showcasing your problem-solving and analytical skills.

Discuss your familiarity with SAP modules such as Finance, Controlling, and Warehouse Management. Explain your understanding of how these integrations work and share specific instances where you’ve handled integration tasks or challenges during implementations.

Answer by mentioning resources you use, such as SAP webinars, online courses, or industry conferences. Discuss how you apply this knowledge to your work and how it impacts your team or company positively.

Focus on a specific project, outlining your role, the objectives, challenges, and outcomes. Describe how your leadership facilitated success and the lessons learned that could be applied in future projects.

Enumerate any project management tools you use, like JIRA, Trello, or MS Project. Explain how these tools enhance your project tracking, team communication, and overall project success while referencing experiences where these tools were vital.

Discuss your strategies for bridging the gap between technical and non-technical teams. Explain your approach to translating complex SAP concepts into understandable terms and fostering an environment where both sides feel comfortable sharing insights and requirements.