Business Data Analyst

LOCATION DETAILS: Hybrid to Boston. Could be fully remote, could be 1 day a month in office. Would need to travel to NY as needed. JOB DETAILS: The MDG Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accurate creation of US Finance Master Data in line with governance policy. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders, including finance, project, and business teams, to ensure adherence to governance. Key Accountabilities: Responsible for the Stewardship of ALL changes to Finance master data in SAP made through the workflow management tool (MDG) in line with Governance Policy and SLAs. Act as the MDG subject matter expert for Finance Master Data. Ensure governance processes are in place to align data and drive quality, facilitate and manage the data Governance Forum and ensure IA are completed and reviewed, ensuring decisions are made and action plans put in place. Communicate and educate business owners, requestors, stewards on data best practices. Collaborate with the businesses to ensure master data processes are aligned to operational processes. Manage infrequent updates of certain master data with cross-functional teams/global teams. Support Groupwide/Global master data and data governance initiatives. Engagement with our customers to ensure we offer the best service possible. Review, amend and create data artefacts e.g., Business Glossary, Data Dictionary. Knowledge & Experience Requirements: Expert in MDG process and technical S/4HANA SAP system, specifically related to Finance master data creation and maintenance. Experience in controls walkthrough with auditors. Highly computer literate – advanced excel, ability to analyse data. Strong character – be able to reject/challenge requests which are not in line with requirements. Strong Team Player - works closely with other team members globally plus the wider business to ensure master data is accurate. Ambitious - wants to develop a career in data governance and master data management. Influencing skills - able to influence the business to follow processes and see the value in data stored properly. Attention to detail – ability to concentrate on a process and follow it to the letter ensuring master data is changed in line with policy and procedure. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Our associates' benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings allow employees to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Contract Job function: Other Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr