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