Global Finance Master Data Specialist

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Band Level 2 Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid Location: Mexico City, Insurgentes Relocation Support: This role is based in Mexico City, Insurgentes. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. About the Role At Novartis, we are reimagining medicine to improve and extend people’s lives, and high-quality data is fundamental to that mission. As a Global Financial Master Data Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and governance of finance and customer master data that supports key business processes across the organization. Job Description Key Responsibilities Create, maintain, and validate customer, finance, and controlling master data within SAP and related systems Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of master data entities, attributes, and hierarchies across global processes Participate in global and local projects, including testing activities for finance and master data tools and enhancements Monitor data quality, perform impact assessments, and escalate process or technical issues affecting master data integrity Support KPI reporting, operational analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery Collaborate with technical and business teams to resolve data-related issues and optimize master data processes Support compliance, audit, and SOX control activities while promoting a strong governance and control environment Essential Requirements 1-4+ years of relevant experience in master data management, finance operations, accounting, or related business process environments Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on data quality, accuracy, and process improvement Understanding of internal controls, compliance requirements, and audit-related processes in a corporate environment Fluency in English with strong communication and stakeholder management skills Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a multinational organization Prior experience in financial shared service center environments Desirable Requirements Experience supporting SOX compliance, governance, or master data control frameworks within a multinational organization Experience with data analytics, reporting tools, User Acceptance Testing, or finance transformation initiatives Preferred Working knowledge of SAP ECC, S4 and MDG and finance-related master data, including customer, finance, or controlling data structures Skills Desired Critical Thinking, Financial Accounting, People Development, Process Optimization, Resource Allocation