Senior Data Compliance Officer

Bunzl McLaughlin; Armagh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days holiday (34 days with service)

Opportunity to purchase additional

Life assurance

Company pension

Employee assistance programme

Sharesave plan

Long service awards

Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay

Cycle To Work Scheme

Job summary

Bunzl McLaughlin, part of Bunzl plc, is seeking a Senior Data Compliance Officer to join the Category team at Drumsill Distribution Centre, Moy Road, Armagh. You will ensure product data and processes meet regulatory and internal standards, with emphasis on data integrity, governance, and cost price validation.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration with IT, Finance, Commercial and Operations, and continuous improvement of data controls and governance frameworks.

Qualifications

• Experience in a compliance, finance, or data governance role.
• Experience with regulatory submissions portals – e.g. Valpak, Osapiens.
• Experience working with pricing, procurement, or supplier cost data.
• Strong understanding of data compliance, governance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in financial data analysis, cost pricing, or commercial data management.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret and audit complex datasets and identify discrepancies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Data Compliance & Governance: develop, implement, and maintain policies aligned with regulations; ensure data fields populated; conduct audits and risk assessments.
• Cost Price Checking: validate supplier cost data and pricing structures; investigate discrepancies; collaborate with finance and procurement.
• Compliance Monitoring & Risk Management: identify risks related to data, pricing, and reporting; implement corrective actions; maintain audit trails.
• Reporting & Analysis: produce regular compliance and data quality reports for senior management; support data-driven decisions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: work cross-functionally with IT, Finance, Commercial, and Operations.
• Continuous Improvement: identify opportunities to improve data processes, controls, and governance; stay updated with regulations.

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Data management tools

Job description

Part of Bunzl plc, a FTSE 100 company, Bunzl McLaughlin has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Data Compliance Officer to join their Category team. The role will be based at our facility at Drumsill Distribution Centre on Moy Road, Armagh.

Bunzl McLaughin is a market leader in the hospitality and catering sectors across Ireland, both North and South. Placing innovation at the heart of its corporate identity since 1894, Bunzl McLaughlin delivers a reputable and unparalleled level of excellence through both product offering and service. At Bunzl, we pride ourselves in offering our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organisation, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations.

The Senior Data Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring that all product data and processes comply with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and commercial standards. The role includes oversight of data integrity, governance, and financial data accuracy, with a focus on cost price validation and monitoring to support commercial decision-making and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Compliance & Governance: Develop, implement, and maintain data compliance policies and procedures aligned with sustainability regulations (e.g. EUDR, EPR, CBAM, PPWR and any other industry standards). Ensure all product data fields within the system database have been fully and accurately populated. Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify compliance gaps and data quality issues.
• Cost Price Checking: Validate and monitor supplier cost prices, product cost data, and pricing structures within company systems. Investigate discrepancies in cost pricing and elevate issues to finance, or procurement teams. Work closely with commercial and purchasing teams to ensure data-driven pricing decisions are based on verified and compliant information.
• Compliance Monitoring & Risk Management: Identify compliance risks relating to data, pricing, and financial reporting, and implement corrective actions. Investigate data discrepancies, anomalies, or potential compliance breaches. Maintain documentation and audit trails for compliance reporting.
• Reporting & Analysis: Produce regular compliance and data quality reports for senior management. Provide insights into trends, risks, and errors in cost price or data integrity. Support decision-making through accurate and compliant data reporting.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work cross-functionally with IT, Finance, Commercial, and Operations teams. Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and compliance across the organisation.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve data processes, controls, and systems. Stay up to date with evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Support implementation of new systems, tools, or governance frameworks.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in a compliance, finance, or data governance role
• Experience in working with regulatory submissions portals – e.g Valpak, Osapiens
• Experience working with pricing, procurement, or supplier cost data
• Strong understanding of data compliance, governance, and regulatory frameworks
• Experience in financial data analysis, cost pricing, or commercial data management
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret and audit complex datasets and identify discrepancies
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and data management tools

We also provide a thorough induction programme, buddy system and comprehensive on the job training in order to give you the best possible opportunity to succeed.

On top of this, we offer a competitive salary and unrivalled benefits package including:

• 29 days holiday(increasing to 34 days with service)
• Opportunity to purchase additional holidays
• Life assurance
• Company pension
• Employee assistance programme
• Sharesave plan
• Long service awards
• Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay
• Cycle To Work Scheme

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all who fit the requirements of the role. If you need any reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process, just let us know.