10 days ago
Finance Master Data Specialist
Airbus
On Site
Full Time
€35,000
Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
Job Overview
Job TitleFinance Master Data Specialist
Job TypeFull Time
CategoryCommerce
Experience5 Years
DegreeMaster
Offered Salary€35,000
LocationLisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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Job Description
Finance Master Data Specialist at Airbus
The Finance Master Data Specialist will be an integral part of the Finance Master Data team, which is responsible for supporting Airbus's SAP FI/CO Accounting Systems. This role focuses on the S/4 HANA SAP solutions encompassing General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Tax, Cost Accounting, Sales and Billing, and Accounts Receivable and Payables processes. The jobholder will support Airbus's worldwide accounting user network across more than 80 legal entities within the Airbus Commercial Aircraft division.
Responsibilities - your mission:
- Work with Corporate Finance & Accounting stakeholders to identify gaps between future and existing master data structures and establish data mapping standards for Finance, including GL Accounts, Profit Centers, and Cost Centers.
- Evaluate data accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and stability to establish repeatable, sustainable processes for updating dashboards.
- Collaborate with Corporate Finance & Accounting stakeholders to map, set up, and maintain Finance Master Data Objects during the Corporate Finance Transformation.
- Create and maintain Finance Master Data governance and management process documentation, including data cleansing and validation.
- Provide input and support the development of testing and training materials (test plans and scripts) for Finance Data Objects.
- Work with Corporate Business Unit - Finance & Accounting - and IT Departments to roll out globally harmonized master data across new entities.
- Resolve technical and process issues impacting the Finance organization.
- Drive SAP MDG initiatives with a focus on Financial Master Data, ensuring alignment with business goals and data governance standards.
- Coordinate with business and IT teams to define and harmonize master data requirements across departments/divisions.
- Facilitate workshops and documentation to support business readiness and process understanding.
Requirements - our ideal candidate will have:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
- Understanding of Business Processes in the Finance area (R2R, P2P, O2C).
- Experience in Master Data or Accounting.
- Knowledge of SAP FI/CO.
- Ability to validate and challenge Finance & Accounting users on the design for a Global Master Data Template.
- Strong business acumen and analysis skills.
- Ability to develop and present presentations clearly and effectively.
- Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to craft tailored solutions to meet a wide range of business needs across the organization.
- Customer-oriented approach and strong team spirit.
- Flexibility and capacity to work effectively in a dynamic and changing environment.
- Strong relationship-building skills, both internally within IT and with business users.
- Good English communication and presentation skills (speaking and writing).
Benefits - what’s in it for you:
- Diverse career opportunities within Airbus's European core countries or in other regions around the world.
- A hybrid working model, allowing you to combine onsite and offsite work.
- A modern office at Parque das Nações, well connected to public transportation.
- A motivated and fun crew to grow, build, and shape the GBS together.
- An intense and exciting onboarding experience.
Key skills/competency
- Finance Master Data
- SAP FI/CO
- Data Governance
- Financial Accounting
- Business Process Analysis
- S/4HANA
- General Ledger
- Cost Accounting
- Stakeholder Management
- Problem-Solving
How to Get Hired at Airbus
- Research Airbus's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to align your application.
- Tailor your resume for Finance Master Data: Customize your CV to highlight experience with SAP FI/CO, data governance, and financial accounting processes.
- Showcase problem-solving skills: Prepare examples demonstrating your ability to resolve complex financial data issues and collaborate effectively.
- Demonstrate business process understanding: Emphasize your knowledge of R2R, P2P, and O2C, linking it to master data management.
- Prepare for a hybrid work environment: Discuss your experience with flexible work models and your ability to adapt to dynamic settings during interviews.
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