BPE Finance Master Data & Accounting Structure

Magnum Icc Sweden Supply Ab; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilever seeks a Business Process Expert - Finance Data Structure to own the global design and governance of Finance Master Data objects across the organization, excluding SCOA. You will manage Company Codes, Profit Centers, Cost Centers, Segments, and BP/Material master data, ensuring standardized, scalable data and strong data quality.

You will link Finance with IT, Tax, Treasury and FP&A, driving consistency, automation and data integrity across regions and systems.

Qualifications

• Experience defining global Finance Master Data structures and governance.
• Ability to design scalable data models across ERP platforms.
• Strong knowledge of data quality, ownership, and lifecycle management.
• Collaboration with Controlling, FP&A, Tax, Treasury and IT teams.

Responsibilities

• Global ownership of Finance Master Data design and governance (excluding SCOA).
• Define structures, hierarchies, attributes and design principles for multiple domains.
• Maintain end-to-end Finance data model and integration between objects.
• Act as global gatekeeper for Master Data changes with robust approvals.
• Drive standardization, harmonization and policy alignment across regions.
• Establish governance, data quality rules, KPIs and periodic cleansing.
• Ensure correct configuration within SAP S/4HANA and integrated platforms.

Skills

Global Finance Master Data

Data model design

Governance

Process standardization

Systems and integration

Data quality management

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Life tastes better with ice cream

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall's, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry's, loved in 76 countries, we are the world's largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.

We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world's biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.

What truly sets us apart is how we work.

We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.

We're curious and ready for what's next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.

The role

As the Business Process Expert (BPE) - Finance Data Structure, you will own the end-to-end global design, governance, and continuous improvement of Finance Master Data objects across the organization, excluding the Standard Chart of Accounts.

Your scope will include key financial master data domains such as Company Codes, Profit Centers, Cost Centers, Segments, Functional Areas, Project Structure & WBS Elements, finance aspects of Customer, Vendor (i.e. Business Partner) and Material master, Tax structures, Bank master data, and Fixed Asset master data.

You will ensure that Finance Master Data remains standardized, scalable, and compliant, acting as a critical backbone for financial processing, controlling, statutory reporting, tax, and management reporting.

Acting as the key link between Finance (e.g. Group Controller's team, Tax, Treasury, Performance management), GBS operations, and IT/Digital teams, you will define the global blueprint for financial data structures and drive consistency, automation, and data integrity across regions and systems.

What you'll be responsible for

1. Global Finance Master Data ownership

   You are accountable for the global design and governance of all Finance Master Data objects (excluding SCOA - Standard Chart of Accounts). This includes defining structures, hierarchies, attributes, and design principles for:

   • Organizational units (Company Code, Controlling Area, Business Area, Segment)
   • Management accounting objects (Cost Centers, Profit Centers, Project Structure, WBS Elements)
   • Finance aspects of Business Partner (Customers, Vendors) and Material master
   • Fixed Assets and Asset Classes
   • Tax and Bank master data

   You ensure consistency across all entities, regions, and systems.

2. Data model design and integration

   You define and maintain the end-to-end Finance data model, ensuring proper relationships and integration between master data objects (e.g. Profit Center Segment, Cost Center Functional Area, BP Company Code views).

   You ensure alignment between Controlling, FP&A / Performance Management, Tax, Treasury, and operational processes.

3. Change control and design authority

   You act as the global gatekeeper for all Finance Master Data changes. You design and operate robust governance and approval workflows for creation, modification, and deactivation of master data.

   You ensure all changes are assessed for financial, reporting, tax, and operational impacts before implementation.

4. Process standardization and harmonization

   You drive global standardization of Finance Master Data definitions, usage rules, and naming conventions.

   You eliminate regional inconsistencies and ensure alignment with Group policies, controlling frameworks, and reporting requirements.

5. Master data governance and data quality

   You establish and enforce governance frameworks, including:

   • Data ownership and stewardship models
   • Data quality rules, validations, and KPIs
   • Periodic data reviews and cleansing initiatives

   You ensure high data integrity across ERP and reporting systems.

6. Systems and integration ownership

   You ensure Finance Master Data is correctly configured and maintained within ERP systems (e.g. SAP S/4HANA) and integrated platforms.

   You define system requirements, support enhancements, and collaborate with IT/Digital teams to enable:

   • Automation of master data processes
   • Workflow-based approvals
   • Seamless integration with upstream/downstream systems
7. Reporting and controlling alignment

   You ensure Finance Master Data structures support:

   • Management reporting (e.g. Profit Center, Segment reporting)
   • Cost allocation and controlling processes
   • Statutory and tax reporting requirements

   You work closely with Controlling, FP&A, and Group Reporting teams to ensure data structures enable accurate and meaningful insights.

8. Continuous improvement and simplification

   You proactively identify opportunities to simplify Finance Master Data structures, reduce redundancy, and improve usability.

   You drive initiatives to enh