Finance Master Data Owner – Job Description

The Finance Master Data Owner manages and governs Finance master data across enterprise-wide Sandoz processes, ensuring data integrity, quality, governance, and compliance with internal standards and external regulatory requirements.

Major Accountabilities

• Own the Finance master data governance framework and global standards aligned with Sandoz policies.
• Oversee and continuously improve Finance master data processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance across ERP/ Finance/ analytics platforms.
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define, enforce, and evolve data standards and stewardship roles.
• Monitor and report data quality (completeness, validity, consistency); drive corrective actions and preventive improvements.
• Lead data cleansing and enrichment initiatives; measure impact on data reliability and downstream processes.
• Provide training and guidance to users and data stewards on governance processes, tools, and best practices.
• Serve as the bridge between IT and business during transformations,



migrations, and integrations to safeguard data design and controls.
• Conduct regular audits/assessments to ensure adherence to governance policies and regulatory requirements (e.g., privacy).
• Drive continuous improvement and automation to enhance master data lifecycle efficiency and control effectiveness.

Key Performance Indicators

• Data Accuracy & Integrity: High accuracy and consistency of Finance master data across systems.
• Governance Compliance: Adherence to Sandoz standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Process Efficiency: Timely execution of creation, updates, and lifecycle changes.
• Data Quality Monitoring: Regular tracking and sustained improvement of quality metrics.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Effective engagement and responsiveness to cross‑functional teams.
• Project Delivery: Successful completion of migration/integration activities within agreed timelines

📌 Finance Master Data Owner (India)
🏢 Sandoz India
📍 India