Finance Master Data Owner

Job Description Summary

The Finance Master Data Owner manages and governs Finance master data across enterprise-wide Sandoz processes, ensuring data integrity, quality, governance, and compliance with internal standards and external regulatory requirements.

Job Description

Finance Master Data Owner – Job Description

The Finance Master Data Owner manages and governs Finance master data across enterprise-wide Sandoz processes, ensuring data integrity, quality, governance, and compliance with internal standards and external regulatory requirements.

Major accountabilities: 

• Own the Finance master data governance framework and global standards aligned with Sandoz policies.

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• Oversee and continuously improve Finance master data processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance across ERP/ Finance/ analytics platforms.

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• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define, enforce, and evolve data standards and stewardship roles.

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• Monitor and report data quality (completeness, validity, consistency); drive corrective actions and preventive improvements.

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• Lead data cleansing and enrichment initiatives; measure impact on data reliability and downstream processes.

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• Provide training and guidance to users and data stewards on governance processes, tools, and best practices.

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• Serve as the bridge between IT and business during transformations, migrations, and integrations to safeguard data design and controls.

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• Conduct regular audits/assessments to ensure adherence to governance policies and regulatory requirements (e.g., privacy).

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• Drive continuous improvement and automation to enhance master data lifecycle efficiency and control effectiveness.

Key performance indicators:

• Data Accuracy & Integrity: High accuracy and consistency of Finance master data across systems.

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• Governance Compliance: Adherence to Sandoz standards and applicable regulatory requirements.

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• Process Efficiency: Timely execution of creation, updates, and lifecycle changes.

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• Data Quality Monitoring: Regular tracking and sustained improvement of quality metrics.

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• Stakeholder Collaboration: Effective engagement and responsiveness to cross‑functional teams.

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• Project Delivery: Successful completion of migration/integration activities within agreed timelines.

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• Continuous Improvement: Demonstrable enhancements in processes and governance maturity.

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• Risk Management: Proactive identification and mitigation of Finance master data risks.

Minimum Requirements: 
Work Experience:

• 10+ years overall SAP experience, with 5+ years in SAP MDG architecture and SAP MDG for Finance (MDG-F).

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•   Experience with S/4HANA (on-prem or cloud), BRF+, workflows, and Fiori UI

·        Proven experience with BADIs, data migration, data governance and Integration with SAP and non-SAP systems.

• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills focused on data accuracy and process optimization.
• Proficient in SQL, Excel, and data analysis methodologies.
• Solid understanding of data governance principles, controls, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across organizational levels.
  • Good to have:
    • SAP S4HANA, SAP MDG experience.
    • Professional certifications in SAP MDG / Data Governance.

Skills:

• Effective collaboration within global, virtual teams.
• High initiative, ownership of results, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Team‑oriented mindset with strong presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Languages:

• English.

Skills Desired

Budget Management, Business Acumen, Influencing Skills, Performance Management, Risk Management, Service Delivery Management, Strategic Planning, Waterfall Project Management