MDM Analyst

Smithsgroup2; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Detection in Bengaluru, India seeks an experienced Finance Master Data Manager to own SAP FI/CO master data, governance, and data quality across global operations. You will drive data standards, mass maintenance, and lifecycle processes, partnering with Finance, IT, and regional teams to enable accurate master data and compliant controls.

The role involves SAP ECC/S4HANA migrations, SOP development, and advanced Excel/Power BI analytics.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of hands-on SAP Finance Master Data Management experience.
• Strong knowledge of SAP FI/CO master data, including G/L Accounts, Chart of Accounts, Company Codes, Cost Centres, and Controlling Areas.
• Proven experience in Finance Master creation, amendments, extensions, validations, mass maintenance, and lifecycle management.
• Strong understanding of Finance Master governance, data standards, approval workflows, internal controls, compliance, and audit requirements.
• Experience in SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA, including master data migration, ERP implementations, global rollouts, data conversion, and system enhancements.
• Good understanding of Finance and Controlling processes, including financial accounting, management accounting, cost allocation, and organizational structures.
• Working knowledge of Vendor and Customer Master data processes, including business partner integration and cross-functional master data dependencies.
• Experience in data cleansing, standardization, reconciliation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience in developing SOPs, work instructions, governance frameworks, operational KPIs, and reporting dashboards.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data validation, and reporting.
• Knowledge of Power BI, SQL, SAP MDG, SAP mass upload tools, or workflow automation is an advantage.
• Knowledge or hands-on experience with Workday, particularly Workday Financial Management, Workday HCM, master data integration, data migration, or enterprise transformation projects, will be an added advantage.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, communication, and project coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Finance Master by managing the creation, extension, modification, validation, blocking, and maintenance of G/L Accounts, Cost Centres, Profit Centres, Cost Elements, and related Finance Master records.
• Manage daily Finance Master BAU operations, ensuring timely request processing, SLA compliance, data accuracy, and adherence to global governance standards.
• Define, implement, and maintain Finance Master governance policies, data standards, validation rules, approval workflows, RACI matrices, and lifecycle management processes.
• Lead Finance Master data quality initiatives, including data cleansing, standardization, duplicate prevention, reconciliation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Provide functional expertise in SAP FI/CO master data, including Chart of Accounts, Company Codes, Controlling Areas, G/L Account Master, Cost Centres, Profit Centres, and related organizational structures.
• Support Vendor and Customer Master BAU activities as a backup resource, ensuring continuity during absences, workload fluctuations, and business-critical requirements.
• Support SAP implementations, S/4HANA migrations, ERP rollouts, Finance Master data migration, harmonization, mass uploads, system enhancements, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with Finance, Controlling, Procurement, Digital & IT, Global Process Owners, and regional business teams to resolve complex master data issues and implement process improvements.
• Develop and maintain Finance Master SOPs, work instructions, validation rules, governance documentation, KPIs, operational reports, dashboards, and audit evidence.
• Support Finance Master integration and data governance activities involving SAP and other enterprise applications, including Workday-related initiatives where applicable.
• Drive automation, knowledge transfer, user training, process standardization, and continuous improvement to strengthen operational efficiency and data governance.

Skills

SAP FI/CO master data

G/L Accounts

Cost Centres

Profit Centres

Data governance

Governance policies

Excel advanced

Power BI

SQL

Workflow automation

Workday integration

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Diploma / Any Degree / Post-Graduation

Tools

SAP MDG

Workday

Mass upload tools

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Duties:

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Finance Master by managing the creation, extension, modification, validation, blocking, and maintenance of G/L Accounts, Cost Centres, Profit Centres, Cost Elements, and related Finance Master records.
• Manage daily Finance Master BAU operations, ensuring timely request processing, SLA compliance, data accuracy, and adherence to global governance standards.
• Define, implement, and maintain Finance Master governance policies, data standards, validation rules, approval workflows, RACI matrices, and lifecycle management processes.
• Lead Finance Master data quality initiatives, including data cleansing, standardization, duplicate prevention, reconciliation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Provide functional expertise in SAP FI/CO master data, including Chart of Accounts, Company Codes, Controlling Areas, G/L Account Master, Cost Centres, Profit Centres, and related organizational structures.
• Support Vendor and Customer Master BAU activities as a backup resource, ensuring continuity during absences, workload fluctuations, and business-critical requirements.
• Support SAP implementations, S/4HANA migrations, ERP rollouts, Finance Master data migration, harmonization, mass uploads, system enhancements, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with Finance, Controlling, Procurement, Digital & IT, Global Process Owners, and regional business teams to resolve complex master data issues and implement process improvements.
• Develop and maintain Finance Master SOPs, work instructions, validation rules, governance documentation, KPIs, operational reports, dashboards, and audit evidence.
• Support Finance Master integration and data governance activities involving SAP and other enterprise applications, including Workday-related initiatives where applicable.
• Drive automation, knowledge transfer, user training, process standardization, and continuous improvement to strengthen operational efficiency and data governance.

Diploma / Any Degree / Post-Graduation, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 5-8 years of hands-on experience in SAP Finance Master Data Management, preferably within a global manufacturing, engineering, or shared services environment.
• Strong knowledge of SAP FI/CO master data, including G/L Accounts, Chart of Accounts, Company Codes, Cost Centres, Profit Centres, Cost Elements, and Controlling Areas.
• Proven experience in Finance Master creation, amendments, extensions, validations, mass maintenance, and lifecycle management.
• Strong understanding of Finance Master governance, data quality, data standards, approval workflows, internal controls, compliance, and audit requirements.
• Experience in SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA, including master data migration, ERP implementations, global rollouts, data conversion, and system enhancements.
• Good understanding of Finance and Controlling processes, including financial accounting, management accounting, cost allocation, and organizational structures.
• Working knowledge of Vendor and Customer Master data processes, including business partner integration and cross-functional master data dependencies.
• Experience in data cleansing, standardization, reconciliation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience in developing SOPs, work instructions, governance frameworks, operational KPIs, and reporting dashboards.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data validation, and reporting.
• Knowledge of Power BI, SQL, SAP MDG, SAP mass upload tools, or workflow automation is an advantage.
• Knowledge or hands-on experience with Workday, particularly Workday Financial Management, Workday HCM, master data integration, data migration, or enterprise transformation projects, will be an added advantage.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, communication, and project coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional environment.

Professional competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify data issues, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
• Process-oriented mindset with strong adherence to governance, internal controls, and documentation standards.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and responsibility for assigned master data activities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Finance, business stakeholders, IT, and global MDM teams.
• Quality-driven approach with a focus on accuracy, consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain service quality under operational pressure.

Job Purpose:

A strategic pillar of Smiths Detection's Acceleration Program involves a significant investment in enhancing Vendor and Customer Master Data quality. To lea