What you’ll be doing:
* Oversee the creation, maintenance, and governance of master data records for General Ledger accounts, profit centres, and cost centres across multiple ERP systems
* Support the deployment of a new Master Data Management tool, collaborating with IT and external vendors to ensure successful implementation
* Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of master data in alignment with corporate policies and compliance standards
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and document master data requirements
* Design and implement scalable workflows for creating, updating, and deactivating master data, with a focus on operational efficiency
Your skills and experiences:
Essential:
* Understanding of Chart of Accounts, the purpose of general ledger accounts, cost centres, and profit centres within financial systems, and how they interrelate with the business operations and reporting
* Experience in a master data management role, preferably within a finance function
* Knowledge of data governance frameworks and best practices
Desirable:
* Finance or Accounting certifications (e.g., CIMA, ACCA) are an advantage
* Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics; familiarity with Master Data Management tools
Benefits:
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Finance Master Data team:
This is a new role created within a new team, providing an opportunity to gain exposure to the wider business and make the role your own through showcasing your expertise within finance and master data tasks.
You will manage and govern the master data for general ledger (GL) accounts, profit centres, and cost centres across multiple ERP systems, this includes playing a pivotal role in supporting the implementation of a Master Data Management (MDM) tool, ensuring a seamless transition of processes, and introducing best-in-class workflows for data governance and standardisation.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.
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