Senior Manager, Master Data Governance and Management (w/m/d)

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Berlin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

At MKS Instruments, Inc., join a newly created Finance Master Data Management function tasked with establishing governance, data quality, and an operating model across the enterprise. This role directly influences ERP transformations, data standards, and AI-enabled analytics, collaborating with global stakeholders.

You will own the governance framework and drive data improvement initiatives across core finance domains, ensuring standardized, compliant master data that supports enterprise-wide

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years in Finance, Master Data Management, ERP, or Data Governance.
• Experience with SAP ECC and/or S/4HANA in a multi-ERP environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish and govern the Finance Master Data Governance Framework, policies, standards, controls, and governance procedures.
• Lead global operating model for Finance Master Data, defining roles, services, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with GPOs and stakeholders to translate standards into governance requirements and roadmaps.
• Provide governance and oversight for master data across domains: accounting, reporting, assets, intercompany, customers, vendors, products, treasury, tax.
• Deliver data quality insights through dashboards and reporting; drive remediation and harmonization efforts.
• Act as primary contact for Finance Master Data Management globally; support ERP transformations and AI enablement.

Skills

Finance MD MDM

Data governance

Leadership

ERP transformations

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Change leadership

Data quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/IS

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS: Reporting into the Finance Process Excellence team, this role is responsible for establishing, governing, and continuously improving the Finance Master Data Management (MDM) capability across the enterprise. As a newly created function, this role will have critical and visible impact on the design and implementation of the MDM capability at MKS. Included in this is ownership of the Finance Master Data Governance Framework, operating model, data quality strategy, and stewardship organization with a goal of ensuring finance master data is standardized, controlled, and aligned with global process standards. The Master Data Lead acts as the link between Global Process Owners (GPOs), business stakeholders, Shared Services, ERP teams, and Data Governance functions to support operational excellence, ERP harmonization, AI enablement, and enterprise-wide data quality.

Master Data Governance Owning and continuously improving the Finance Master Data Governance Framework, including policies, standards, controls, and governance procedures.

Partnering with Finance and cross-functional stakeholders to establish governance requirements, ensure compliance, and drive data improvement initiatives that support business objectives. Partner with GPOs to translate process standards into master data governance requirements and develop a prioritized data improvement roadmap that delivers sustainable business value. Provide governance and oversight for Finance master data across key domains, including accounting, reporting, assets, intercompany, customers, vendors, products, treasury, and tax.

Operating Model & Organization Lead the global Finance Master Data operating model, including team development, role definition, service standards, and continuous improvement across master data activities.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Finance Master Data Management globally.

Data Quality Management Defining and executing the Finance Data Quality Strategy by establishing KPIs, monitoring performance, driving remediation efforts, and leading data cleansing and harmonization initiatives.

ERP Transformation & Finance Modernization Acting as the Finance Master Data lead for ERP transformations and strategic business initiatives, ensuring data readiness, standardization, and alignment with future reporting, analytics, automation, and AI initiatives.

Analytics & Reporting Delivering data quality and governance insights through dashboards, performance reporting, and recommendations that support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

Skills You Bring: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related discipline. Master's degree preferred. 10+ years of experience in Finance, Master Data Management, Finance Transformation, Shared Services, ERP, or Data Governance. Experience with SAP (ECC and/or S/4HANA), Oracle, or similar ERP environments. Experience working in a multi-ERP environment a plus. Proven experience designing and implementing master data governance frameworks. Deep understanding of finance master data, core finance processes (R2R, P2P, O2C, Fixed Assets, Intercompany, Treasury), internal controls, compliance, and shared services operations. Experience leading high-performing teams, working cross-functionally and transformation initiatives. Demonstrated leadership competencies with strong strategic thinking, stakeholder management, change leadership, executive communication, and the ability to influence across global, cross-functional organizations.

#LI-CF1 Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations. Applicants for these positions may be limited (by, for example, their countries of citizenship, country of origin, or immigration status) where required by law or governmental contact, and/or employment made contingent upon the issuance of appropriate governmental licensing. MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business. MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: [e-mail].

At MKS, it's all about courage, big ideas, and a serious passion for innovation. Winning here is about exploring possibilities, taking action, and solving our customers’ toughest challenges. It's not just a job – it's what you make of it. While you shape your role and make it unique, we invest in you with on-the-job and formal training, as well as educational assistance. Curiosity is key at MKS - ask questions, own your path. Our success comes from celebrating the unique skills, diverse perspectives, and lived experience of employees from over 100 countries. The goal is to make sure that everyone feels that they belong. Diversity isn't just a nice-to-have; making sure everyone feels included is a big deal for us.

Our group of ~10,000 employees serves semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial markets. With over 3,800 patents, our products are enabling advancements in 5G, renewable energy & storage, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and big data. We're the behind-the-scenes support for some amazing technology. MKS Instruments enables technologies that transform our world.

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