Global Finance Master Data Senior Specialist

Location: Mexico City, #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities:

• Processing all master data changes within the system of record (e.g. SAP), ensuring creation and maintenance of finance cost objects, attributes and hierarchies (Customer Master Data, EBX master data, Intercompany, Internal Orders, WBS, Fixed assets), as defined by the Novartis Finance Core
• Drive and/or participate in Global/Local projects. SPOC for all process relevant topics. Responsible for coordination of Country FRA Connects.
• Preparing and coordinating KPI’s and other analysis. Close monitoring of process trends and deviation
• Close collaboration with GFMD Quality & Project management specialist. Ongoing Risk monitoring, highlighting to leaders and FC&C withing GFMD. Responsible for efficient back-up system
• Ensure that applicable policies, processes, and procedures are fully documented and consistently applied through the master data management lifecycle. Maintain process documentation for master data objects and share processes and technical knowledge with team members, locally and globally
• Ensure that any guidelines, enhancements to existing procedures and escalation paths are properly followed for the execution of master data management activities. Proactively challenge the status quo and comes up with making fact-based recommendations to drive continuous improvement
• Escalate data issues (process and/or technical) and conduct data impact assessments to ensure data quality is maintained to agreed standards. Work in conjunction with technical teams to resolve any technical related issue that affects master data integrity and processes. Ensure application of agreed Novartis control procedures and actively supports to deliver SOX certification.
• Promote a strong and control environment, follow up on audit issues and support the implementation of correcting measures.

Requirements:

• +4-7 years of relevant experience, with good functional exposure to finance processes (accounting, reporting, tax, treasury, forecasting) from a finance master data management perspective
• Master data concept knowledge and master data application set up
• SAP knowledge: experience in SAP ECC and Business Warehouse, Familiarization with SAP MDG, Qlik sense
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-national organization
• Previous experience within financial shared service centers desirable. Previous experience working in projects to drive performance improvements

• Education:
  University level degree in Business Administration/ Economics/Finance or IT related fields

  Languages:                                                          

• Fluent in English both written and spoken, excellent communication skills

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You’ll receive: Competitive salary, annual bonus, flexible working arrangements, subsidized dining facilities, employee recognition scheme, professional development, learning experiences, diversity & inclusion.

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