Global Finance Master Data Specialist

**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