Finance Master Data Owner

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.