Career CategoryInformation SystemsJob DescriptionABOUT THE ROLEThe Manager, Finance Master Data Management & Data Governance is responsible for supporting Finance Data strategy, governance, stewardship, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the enterprise Finance landscape. This role ensures Finance master data is trusted, governed, compliant, and fit for business operations while enabling enterprise transformation initiatives including SAP S/4HANA, AI, advanced analytics, automation, and regulatory compliance.The role serves as the functional owner for Finance Master Data governance processes and partners closely with Global Finance, Enterprise Data Strategy, Technology, Global Business Services, Internal Audit, Compliance, and business stakeholders to establish standardized governance practices, improve data quality, support enterprise programs, and ensure Finance data assets are managed throughout their lifecycle.As both a Finance Master Data subject matter expert and Data Steward, this position drives governance adoption by maintaining business metadata, data quality, lineage, business definitions, governance documentation, and critical data elements while leading operational execution of Finance master data processes.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESFinance Master Data OperationsLead operational ownership for Finance master data including governance and lifecycle management of GL Accounts, Company Code extensions, Profit Centers, Profit Center Hierarchies, Cost Centers, Cost Center Hierarchies, WBS Elements, Expense Projects, Sales Organization Hierarchies, Country Chart of Accounts, Financial Statement Versions, Account Group Hierarchies, and related reference data.Data Governance & StewardshipServe as Finance Data Steward responsible for:Maintaining business definitions and business glossaryManaging Finance metadata and business catalog informationMaintaining Critical Data Elements (CDEs)Documenting and validating end-to-end data lineageMaintaining data classifications and ownershipManaging certification evidence supporting audit readinessPerforming governance impact assessments for Finance data changesSupporting enterprise data catalog initiativesMaintaining governance documentation aligned with Enterprise Data StrategyData Quality & Governance ExecutionDevelop, implement and monitor Finance data quality controls.Define and manage Finance data quality KPIs and scorecards.Lead data quality issue identification, root cause analysis, remediation and validation.Partner with Finance process owners to improve data integrity.Monitor governance compliance and adherence to enterprise policies.Validate effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase Finance data quality maturity.Governance & ComplianceEnsure Finance master data complies with enterprise governance standards.Support SOX, audit and regulatory compliance activities.Maintain documentation supporting governance evidence.Participate in audit responses.Drive governance maturity across Finance.Partner with Risk, Compliance and Internal Audit.Process ExcellenceIdentify opportunities to automate Finance master data processes.Improve governance workflows.Standardize global operating procedures.Develop governance playbooks.Support AI-enabled stewardship capabilities.Establish operational KPIs and dashboards.Drive continuous improvement across Finance data operations.BASIC QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business, Data Management or related field5+ years of Finance Master Data, ERP, Data Governance or Finance Operations experience5+ years supporting enterprise Finance ERP platformsExperience supporting global Finance organizationsExperience with SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA Finance implementationsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSDeep expertise in Finance master data domains including GL Accounts, Cost Centers, Profit Centers, WBS, Project Systems, Hierarchies, and Chart of Accounts.Experience supporting SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA Finance implementations and migrations.Knowledge of SAP MDG, data quality platforms, metadata management, and governance tools.Experience establishing governance operating models, stewardship programs, and data quality frameworks.Understanding of data lineage, metadata, critical data elements, and audit requirements.Experience supporting analytics, reporting, AI, and data product initiatives.FUNCTIONAL SKILLSERP PlatformsSAP ECCSAP S/4HANA FinanceSAP MDGSAP FICOEnterprise Data GovernanceMaster Data GovernanceMetadata ManagementBusiness GlossaryData CatalogCritical Data ElementsData LineageData Quality ManagementGovernance WorkflowsData Lifecycle ManagementAnalyticsPower BITableauExcel SOFT SKILLSStrategic thinking with strong business acumen.Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex global environment.Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement mindset..