MDM Analyst

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. 

Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.  

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Duties:

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Finance Master by managing the creation, extension, modification, validation, blocking, and maintenance of G/L Accounts, Cost Centres, Profit Centres, Cost Elements, and related Finance Master records.
• Manage daily Finance Master BAU operations, ensuring timely request processing, SLA compliance, data accuracy, and adherence to global governance standards.
• Define, implement, and maintain Finance Master governance policies, data standards, validation rules, approval workflows, RACI matrices, and lifecycle management processes.
• Lead Finance Master data quality initiatives, including data cleansing, standardization, duplicate prevention, reconciliation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Provide functional expertise in SAP FI/CO master data, including Chart of Accounts, Company Codes, Controlling Areas, G/L Account Master, Cost Centres, Profit Centres, and related organizational structures.
• Support Vendor and Customer Master BAU activities as a backup resource, ensuring continuity during absences, workload fluctuations, and business-critical requirements.
• Support SAP implementations, S/4HANA migrations, ERP rollouts, Finance Master data migration, harmonization, mass uploads, system enhancements, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with Finance, Controlling, Procurement, Digital & IT, Global Process Owners, and regional business teams to resolve complex master data issues and implement process improvements.
• Develop and maintain Finance Master SOPs, work instructions, validation rules, governance documentation, KPIs, operational reports, dashboards, and audit evidence.
• Support Finance Master integration and data governance activities involving SAP and other enterprise applications, including Workday-related initiatives where applicable.
• Drive automation, knowledge transfer, user training, process standardization, and continuous improvement to strengthen operational efficiency and data governance.

Diploma / Any Degree / Post-Graduation, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
 

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 5–8 years of hands-on experience in SAP Finance Master Data Management, preferably within a global manufacturing, engineering, or shared services environment.
• Strong knowledge of SAP FI/CO master data, including G/L Accounts, Chart of Accounts, Company Codes, Cost Centres, Profit Centres, Cost Elements, and Controlling Areas.
• Proven experience in Finance Master creation, amendments, extensions, validations, mass maintenance, and lifecycle management.
• Strong understanding of Finance Master governance, data quality, data standards, approval workflows, internal controls, compliance, and audit requirements.
• Experience in SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA, including master data migration, ERP implementations, global rollouts, data conversion, and system enhancements.
• Good understanding of Finance and Controlling processes, including financial accounting, management accounting, cost allocation, and organizational structures.
• Working knowledge of Vendor and Customer Master data processes, including business partner integration and cross-functional master data dependencies.
• Experience in data cleansing, standardization, reconciliation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience in developing SOPs, work instructions, governance frameworks, operational KPIs, and reporting dashboards.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data validation, and reporting.
• Knowledge of Power BI, SQL, SAP MDG, SAP mass upload tools, or workflow automation is an advantage.
• Knowledge or hands-on experience with Workday, particularly Workday Financial Management, Workday HCM, master data integration, data migration, or enterprise transformation projects, will be an added advantage.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, communication, and project coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional environment.

Professional competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify data issues, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
• Process-oriented mindset with strong adherence to governance, internal controls, and documentation standards.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and responsibility for assigned master data activities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Finance, business stakeholders, IT, and global MDM teams.
• Quality-driven approach with a focus on accuracy, consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain service quality under operational pressure.

Job Purpose:

A strategic pillar of Smiths Detection's Acceleration Program involves a significant investment in enhancing Vendor and Customer Master Data quality. To lead this important initiative within the MDM team, we are seeking a highly skilled Vendor and Customer Master Data Strategist with a strong focus on Data Quality Management. This expert will collaborate closely with teams across Procurement, Sales, Finance, and Controls to thoroughly assess current data challenges – such as duplicates, inconsistencies, and data incompleteness – and develop a comprehensive roadmap of solutions. The role requires deep expertise in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of Vendor and Customer Master data to drive key business outcomes. This position is initially temporary, with the potential for an extension or permanent placement based on evolving business needs.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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