Job Description

Job Description In Primary Posting Language (Include Requirements For Education, Experience And Skills)

The Sr Specialist, FINANCE MDM is responsible for a variety of activities across the Master Data work stream and will be supporting operations by maintaining, monitoring and analyzing master data, key data, and master relationship data within the organization.

Working independently, the incumbent utilizes SAP knowledge, business processes knowledge and SOPs to solve issues in relation to finance master data and collaborates with other processes. Communicates and interacts with other Operational and Information Stewards to ensure fit-for-purpose data and to resolve issues regarding master data. 

In addition, offers recommendations to enhance workflow and increase efficiency.

 

Job Description

• Executes changes to SAP master data (e.g. Finance & Controlling, Project Management etc.)
• Ensures master data integrity in key systems and maintaining the processes to support the data quality
• Identifies areas for data quality improvements and helps to resolve data quality problems by providing support through the appropriate choice of error detection and correction, process control and improvement, or process design strategies collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs) and data stewards to meet customer requirements while adhering to published data standards.
• Performs other activities and special project
• Assists in data management, governance, and data quality of master data requirements with other functional data owners to ensure functional master data integrity across the operation of financial systems is consistent and meets stated business rules and requirements
• Provide local leadership, supporting and leading specific projects as directed by the MDM Finance Lead.

 

Required

• A minimum of three (3) years of Finance Master Data experience in SAP 
• (2 ) two years of experience supporting leadership roles (task forces, initiatives, etc.)
• Teamwork and collaborative focus, customer service oriented.
• Ability to function in a high-volume setting with tight deadlines.
• Attention to details and accuracy focus
• Solid oral and written communication (English and Spanish) and interpersonal skills. 
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• SAP experience required
• Work effectively as a team member sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication, and updating MDM leadership members on progress

 

Our Support Functions deliver services and makes recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the experience of working at our organization. Our Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security.

 

What we look for

In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

no

Required Skills:

Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP), Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP), Adaptability, Agile Methodology, Business Processes, Business Support, Customer Data Management, Customer Technical Support, Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Data Quality, Data Quality Control, Detail-Oriented, Driving Continuous Improvement, Financial Operations, Job Descriptions, Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement, Process Standardization, Procurement, Project Management, Quality Control Management, Quality Improvement Programs, Quantitative Analytics, Stakeholder Requirements, Vendor Management {+ 2 more}

 Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

09/17/2025

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