Finance Data Governance Manager

Lenovo; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo is seeking a Finance Data Governance professional in Malaysia to support the development and execution of governance frameworks across the Finance organization. The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, strong data analysis, and proven project management skills.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality, standards, and controls are upheld across reporting streams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field; Master’s degree is an advantage.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience across finance, data, or related business functions.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to create clear, professional, and executive-ready presentations.
• Minimum of 2 years of project or initiative management experience, working with multiple stakeholders.
• Good understanding of end-to-end management reporting processes and financial data flows.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Effective communication skills, with experience working in cross-functional and cross-cultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of the Finance data governance framework and roadmap across the Finance organization.
• Implement and maintain financial data standards, guidelines, and controls to ensure compliance, data quality, and alignment with business requirements.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams to analyze, resolve, and elevate data-related issues and inquiries.
• Manage and deliver assigned data initiatives or project workstreams, ensuring milestones and outcomes are achieved.
• Apply structured analysis to investigate complex or ambiguous data issues and recommend practical solutions to stakeholders.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/CS

Master's degree is an advantage

Tools

SAP

BPC

Power BI

Job description

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Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

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Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of the Finance data governance framework and roadmap across the Finance organization.
• Implement and maintain financial data standards, guidelines, and controls to ensure compliance, data quality, and alignment with business requirements.
• Partner closely with cross‑functional teams to analyze, resolve, and elevate data‑related issues and inquiries.
• Manage and deliver assigned data initiatives or project workstreams, ensuring milestones and outcomes are achieved.
• Apply structured analysis to investigate complex or ambiguous data issues and recommend practical solutions to stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field; Master’s degree is an advantage.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience across finance, data, or related business functions.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to create clear, professional, and executive‑ready presentations.
• Minimum of 2 years of project or initiative management experience, working with multiple stakeholders.
• Good understanding of end‑to‑end management reporting processes and financial data flows.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and attention‑to‑detail skills.
• Effective communication skills, with experience working in cross‑functional and cross‑cultural environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP, BPC, and/or data visualization tools such as Power BI.
• Exposure to data governance, finance transformation, or large‑scale reporting initiatives.
• Project management or Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with data management concepts, processes, and design principles.
• Experience supporting master data, metadata, reference data, or data quality management activities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.