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Financial Data Governance Manager (12-month secondment)
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.
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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.
Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Essential:
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:
Welcome to Warsaw Site, one of over 400 sites here at AstraZeneca, providing a collaborative environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves is at the core of AstraZeneca’s priorities, it’s important to us that you bring your full self to work every day.
To help you maintain your best self, here’s a sneak peek into some of the things this site provides for you:
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.
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We
focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some
of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading
pharmaceutical companies.
At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered
to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial
spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet
global healthcare and sustainability challenges.
There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive
culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities.
Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all.
Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients.
Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking.
We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions.
As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential.
Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.
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