Finance Data Governance Manager

Lenovo; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company in Malaysia is seeking a candidate to design and implement a Finance Data Governance Framework. The role involves defining data governance policies, managing projects, and resolving data issues in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, with strong analytical and communication skills. Competitive compensation and an innovative work environment are offered.

Benefits

Innovative work environment

Flat organizational structure

Diverse international team

Personalized mentoring

Competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience across multiple business lines.
• 2 years of project management experience with stakeholders.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a Finance Data Governance Framework.
• Define and enforce data governance policies and standards.
• Lead and manage data governance projects independently.
• Resolve data-related issues partnering with teams.
• Address complex data challenges analytically.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Project management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Computer Science

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

BPC

Power BI

Job description

Design and implement a Finance Data Governance Framework and roadmap for the global Finance organization.

Define and enforce data governance policies, standards, and controls to ensure compliance and business integrity.

Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve data-related issues and inquiries.

Lead and manage data governance projects and initiatives independently.

Address complex and ambiguous data challenges using a structured, analytical approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement a Finance Data Governance Framework and roadmap for the global Finance organization.
• Define and enforce data governance policies, standards, and controls to ensure compliance and business integrity.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve data-related issues and inquiries.
• Lead and manage data governance projects and initiatives independently.
• Address complex and ambiguous data challenges using a structured, analytical approach.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, or related fields; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience across multiple business lines.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint with strong presentation skills.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience, collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Understanding of end-to-end management reporting processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and executive communication skills in a cross-cultural environment.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP, BPC, or visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Prior consulting experience or involvement in large-scale data governance programs.
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma or Project Management (PMP).
• Familiarity with data management technologies, processes, and design principles.
• Experience in master data, metadata, reference data management, and data quality tools.

What We Offer

• Innovative and open work environment in a leading global tech company.
• Flat organizational structure with fast decision-making.
• Diverse international team and cross-cultural exposure.
• Personalized mentoring for career growth and development.
• Competitive compensation package.