Master Data Finance Domain Lead

Job Description:

Master Data Finance Domain Lead | hybrid | Guararema

A Master Data Finance Domain Lead is a senior role responsible for owning, governing, and improving financial master data across systems and processes. Think of it as the bridge between Finance, Data, and Technology-ensuring that critical financial data is accurate, consistent, and usable for decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Product Management

• Full accountability for lifecycle management of Master Data Operations services/products.
• Oversee SAP S4 (MDG), SAP ECC (GRD), and Winshuttle platforms.
• Collaborate with leadership, development, and deployment teams to define IT solution strategies aligned with operational excellence and transformational programs.
• Stay updated on industry trends to innovate or optimise solutions cost-effectively.

• Manage 3rd party vendors, ensuring operational excellence.
• Accountable for service metrics (SLAs, availability, performance).
• Ensure service continuity strategies, including disaster recovery (DR) tests per Mars standards.
• Provide regular status updates to stakeholders on business demands.

• Serve as an escalation point for business demands.
• Coordinate resources to resolve issues promptly.

• Maintain regular communication with stakeholders.
• Develop and sustain user communities, key users, functional experts, and Data Councils.
• Collaborate with other teams and projects following Mars Digital Technologies (DT) processes.
• Ensure high customer satisfaction.

• Manage budgets and vendor contracts in compliance with Finance and Procurement policies.

• Lead and coach a global, remote team.
• Ensure team members understand Mars business processes and project methodologies.
• Promote agile behaviours and contribute to talent pipeline and succession planning.

• Work with business users, transformational programs, digital technologies, finance, enterprise architecture, operations, infrastructure, and application teams.
• Streamline Master Data processes and governance.

• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture and transformational programs to evaluate new technologies.
• Coordinate with New Tech Product Manager for technology transition planning.

• Technical Background: Strong expertise in Master Data and Data Management.
• Experience: 5-7 years in Applications, IT Products, and Services/Support.
• Leadership: Ability to develop IT knowledge and leadership skills.
• ERP Knowledge: Functional and technical understanding of ERP solutions.
• Management: Experience in line management, especially in remote and global settings.
• Financial Acumen: Budget and financial management experience.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Vendor Management: Experience managing external vendors and service/support organisations.
• Certifications: ITIL, PMI, Agile, DevOps, Scrum certifications are advantageous.
• Functional Knowledge: Strong in Supply Chain or Finance domains.
• Communication: Proficient in English with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Problem Solving: Ability to analyse complex information and define problems accurately.
• Learning Agility: Curious and quick to learn new technical skills.
• Scenario Planning: Skilled in "what if" analysis and influencing others.
• Adaptability: Effective in flexible, changing environments; able to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Education: Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science or Information Systems preferred.