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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. ·
• Oversee and continuously improve Finance master data processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance across ERP/ Finance/ analytics platforms. ·
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define, enforce, and evolve data standards and stewardship roles. ·
• Monitor and report data quality (completeness, validity, consistency); drive corrective actions and preventive improvements. ·
• Lead data cleansing and enrichment initiatives; measure impact on data reliability and downstream processes. ·
• Provide training and guidance to users and data stewards on governance processes, tools, and best practices. ·
• Serve as the bridge between IT and business during transformations, migrations, and integrations to safeguard data design and controls. ·
• Conduct regular audits/assessments to ensure adherence to governance policies and regulatory requirements (e.g., privacy). ·
• 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. ·
• Governance Compliance: Adherence to Sandoz standards and applicable regulatory requirements. ·
• Process Efficiency: Timely execution of creation, updates, and lifecycle changes. ·
• Data Quality Monitoring: Regular tracking and sustained improvement of quality metrics. ·
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Effective engagement and responsiveness to cross‑functional teams. ·
• Project Delivery: Successful completion of migration/integration activities within agreed timelines. ·
• Continuous Improvement: Demonstrable enhancements in processes and governance maturity. ·
• 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). ·
• 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