Financial Data Governance Manager (12-month secondment)

AstraZeneca plc; Województwo mazowieckie; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multisport card

Pension plan

Life insurance

after-work events

private medical care

lunch card

bright and spacious environment

sustainable office working environment

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc in Warsaw is seeking a Data Governance Manager to lead Finance Master Data quality, integrity, and governance within the GBS Data Office. You will manage master data objects like WBS elements and fixed assets, coordinating with Finance and IT to ensure accurate data across SAP S/4HANA and related systems in a hybrid, Warsaw-based environment.

The role focuses on developing governance standards, controls, and data quality improvements, collaborating with data stewards and business

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Finance Master Data and related systems.
• Experience defining and maintaining robust Finance Master Data and understanding its business value.
• Experience in master data governance and data quality management, including standards development.

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and communicate governance standards for Finance Master Data.
• Ensure master data is used consistently across business areas, processes, and systems.
• Support governance of master data objects such as WBS codes and fixed assets.
• Identify data quality gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for Finance Master Data topics.
• Support users in applying master data standards, procedures and controls.
• Review proposed changes to assess impact on data structures and quality.
• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure adherence to standards.
• Provide guidance on operational issues and master data queries.
• Assist in root-cause analysis for recurring data issues.
• Apply SAP expertise to support S/4HANA data transformation.

Skills

Finance Master Data

Data governance

Data quality management

SAP S/4HANA

SAP ECC

Education

Finance professional qualification

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP ECC

Job description

Location: Warsaw

Hybrid model: 3 days per week from office in Warsaw The

Location: Warsaw Hybrid model: 3 days per week from office in Warsaw The Data Governance Manager is responsible for the quality, integrity, and effective management of Finance Master Data within the GBS Data Office and wider finance community.

The role focuses on various master data objects, including WBS project codes, fixed assets, and Alexion master data requests, while supporting a range of finance processes and reporting requirements. It requires strong knowledge of SAP, DRM and collaboration with the S/4HANA programme.

The role develops and embeds data governance standards, controls, and procedures to improve data quality and consistency. It also works with data stewards and business users to resolve data issues, promote good data management practices, and support ongoing business transformation.

Typical Accountabilities

• Establish, maintain, and communicate governance standards for Finance Master Data.
• Ensure master data is used consistently across business areas, processes, and systems.
• Support the governance of various master data objects, such as WBS project codes, Management Organization, fixed assets, and Alexion master data requests.
• Identify data quality gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert for Finance Master Data-related topics.
• Support business users in applying master data standards, procedures, and controls.
• Promote awareness and educate users on the correct use and management of master data.
• Review proposed process and system changes to assess their impact on master data structures, data flows, governance, and data quality.
• Work closely with operational teams responsible for master data creation and maintenance to ensure processes follow established standards.
• Provide guidance on operational issues, exceptions, and master data-related queries.
• Support the resolution of recurring master data issues and help identify root causes.
• Act as an approver for the creation and modification of Finance Master Data.
• Apply SAP expertise and collaborate with the S/4HANA programme to support finance data and system transformation.

Essential

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Proven experience working with Finance Master Data and related systems, including SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC.
• Experience defining, maintaining, and improving robust, high-quality Finance Master Data, with an understanding of its business value.
• Experience in master data governance and data quality management, including the development and maintenance of standards.
• Strong understanding of data flows best WBS elements, project structures, and fixed assets, including the impact on connected systems and downstream finance processes.
• Knowledge of fixed asset master data and the asset lifecycle.
• Experience collaborating with Finance, IT, and process owners to investigate data issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Experience supporting the design and implementation of new business processes and system changes.
• Finance professional qualification or equivalent relevant experience.

Desirable

• Understanding of additional Finance Master Data objects such as cost centres, profit centres, and intercompany master data.
• Awareness of PlanIT and Coupa systems.
• Experience supporting finance transformation or systems implementation programmes, including S/4HANA.

What We Offer

• The best team to support you,
• Multisport card,
• Pension plan,
• Life insurance,
• after-work events,
• private medical care
• lunch card,
• bright and spacious environment,
• sustainable office working environment.

Please note that we are working in a hybrid model of 3 days per week from the office in Warsaw

Date Posted

13-lis-2026

Closing Date

13-lis-2026

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.