Finance Administrator- Master Data

Saint Gobain; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in sustainable construction is seeking a Finance Master Data Specialist to maintain and improve the quality of Master Data. Key responsibilities include managing Master Data requests, ensuring compliance and accuracy, and supporting data governance initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience with SAP, and a keen attention to detail. Flexibility in working arrangements is encouraged to accommodate individual needs.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development

Inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Structured, deadline-driven approach and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP.

Responsibilities

• Creating, maintaining, and updating Master Data in SAP and other systems.
• Managing and prioritizing Master Data requests for accuracy.
• Investigating data issues and correcting inaccuracies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven approach

Customer-first mindset

Problem-solving skills

Interest in data quality

Tools

SAP

Job description

Finance Administrator- Master Data

Are you analytical, detail-oriented, and passionate about getting data right? Do you enjoy working with complex systems, spotting inconsistencies, and ensuring the information that underpins key business decisions is accurate and reliable? If so, this could be the role for you.

At Saint-Gobain Professional Services, our Finance Master Data team plays a critical role within the wider Finance function. We ensure the accuracy, integrity, and governance of Master Data that enables payments, manufacturing, invoicing, and strategic decision-making across our UK & Ireland brands.

Saint-Gobain Professional Services is part of Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland, worldwide leaders in sustainable construction and high-performance solutions.

What we’re looking for

We're seeking a Finance Master Data Specialist who brings a strong customer focus, a structured approach to work, and a genuine interest in data quality and governance. You'll be comfortable managing your own workload, working across multiple stakeholders, and using a variety of systems to deliver a high-quality Master Data service.

The following skills and attributes will help you succeed in this role:

• Strong communication skills with a keen eye for detail
• A structured, deadline-driven approach and ability to manage multiple priorities
• A customer-first mindset with a passion for delivering excellent service
• Confidence working independently while contributing positively to a team environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to continuous improvement
• An interest in data quality, governance, and improving how data is captured and maintained

Experience working with ERP systems (such as SAP) and handling data requests in a controlled, compliant environment will be highly beneficial.

What you will be doing

As a Finance Master Data Specialist, you'll play a key role in maintaining and improving the quality of Master Data across the organisation. Your responsibilities will include:

• Creating, maintaining, and updating Master Data in SAP and other enterprise systems
• Managing and prioritising Master Data requests, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance with business rules
• Acting as a steward of Master Data, following strict change control and security procedures
• Investigating data issues, working with data owners to gain approval, and correcting inaccuracies
• Supporting the creation of customers, suppliers, materials, and products using approved workflows and templates
• Delivering a consistently high level of service and meeting agreed service level targets
• Collaborating with internal teams to improve Master Data processes and ways of working
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, tooling enhancements, and data governance practices
• Providing guidance, documentation, and training to support good data practices across the business

Are Saint-Gobain inclusive employers?

Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, improving daily life through high-performance solutions. Wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.

We believe a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also enables better decision-making and innovation. Whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

And what about flexibility?

The world of work is changing. At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments, and we're happy to discuss flexibility for this role - whether that's flexible hours, job-sharing, part-time working, or something else that matters to you.

We can't promise to meet every request, but we do promise to listen