SAP Central Finance – Data Lead

Wolters Kluweris a global leader in professional information services, providing software and content solutions for legal, business, tax, accounting, finance, audit, risk, compliance, and healthcare professionals. Serving clients in over 180 countries with operations in 40+, the company helps professionals make confident decisions and drive results. Headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands, it employs around 21,000 people worldwide.

The Global Finance Shared Services (FSS) is a finance function designed to bring together finance and accounting professionals to streamline and enhance processes and tools. Within FSS, the Finance Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Pune, India, provides centralized financial and analytical support across all Wolters Kluwer divisions. The team, comprising finance professionals and data scientists, focuses on finance reporting harmonization, technology enablement, and reporting and analytics enhancements.

The SAP Central Finance Data Lead will be responsible for driving and coordinating all data-related aspects of the SAP Central Finance (CFIN) program. The role requires a strong combination of strategic leadership and hands-on execution, ensuring that financial data, master data governance, and data migration are delivered to the highest quality.

This position will define and embed a sustainable Finance Master Data Governance (MDG) process and support the transition of data management capabilities from the program phase into a standing FSS organization for ongoing operations.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Master's degree in finance or data science / analytics.

Experience : At least 7,5 - 10 years of experience in the field of Data Management.

Technical Skills :

• Strong knowledge of SAP Central Finance and / or S / 4HANA with a focus on financial data objects (GL, CO, AP, AR, FA, master data).
• Deep understanding of finance processes and accounting principles (record-to-report, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash).
• Proven experience in finance master data governance, ideally with Informatica or similar MDG tools.
• Demonstrated track record in data migration, governance, and management within large-scale ERP transformations.
• Experience collaborating with external implementation partners.
• Strong stakeholder management, with the ability to bridge between Finance, IT, and Operations.

Soft Skills :

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Data Strategy & Governance

Program & Execution

Finance & Data Integration :

Stakeholder Management & Communication :

CAREER PATH

This role will evolve from a program-focused role into a permanent standing organization role, responsible for the ongoing governance, stewardship, and continuous improvement of financial master data and data processes in SAP Central Finance.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Minimal travel might be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Working from the Kalyani Nagar, Pune office on a hybrid schedule (Mondays and Tuesdays).

Our Interview Practices

Skills Required

Data Management, Master Data Governance, Informatica, Accounting Principles