Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Finance Master Data Governance Architect to lead the strategy, design, and governance of enterprise finance master data across a complex insurance and pharmacy business environment. This is a highly visible leadership role requiring deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA Finance architecture, finance data governance, and executive stakeholder engagement.
The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to senior Finance, FP&A, and executive leadership teams, helping define and implement best-in-class master data governance capabilities that support financial integrity, regulatory compliance, enterprise reporting, planning, and digital transformation initiatives.
This role is ideally suited for professionals coming from a Big Four or top-tier management consulting background with extensive experience leading large-scale finance transformation and SAP S/4HANA programs.
Key Responsibilities
Finance Master Data Strategy & Governance
Define and implement enterprise-wide finance master data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and controls.
Establish governance processes for critical finance master data domains, including:
General Ledger Accounts
Cost Centers
Profit Centers
Internal Orders
Business Partners
Legal Entities
Organizational Structures
Chart of Accounts
Product and Service Hierarchies
Develop data ownership and stewardship models across Finance, FP&A, IT, and business functions.
Drive data quality, consistency, completeness, and compliance initiatives across the enterprise.
SAP S/4HANA Finance Architecture
Design and govern finance master data architecture within SAP S/4HANA.
Lead architecture decisions related to:
Universal Journal (ACDOCA)
Financial Accounting (FI)
Controlling (CO)
Group Reporting
Central Finance
SAP Master Data Governance (MDG)
Profitability Analysis (CO-PA)
Planning and Consolidation environments
Provide guidance on master data design principles supporting enterprise reporting, planning, forecasting, and analytics.
Ensure alignment between finance processes and SAP data architecture.
Executive Advisory & Stakeholder Management
Partner directly with CFOs, Finance Executives, FP&A leaders, Controllers, and senior business stakeholders.
Facilitate executive workshops to define governance priorities, operating models, and transformation roadmaps.
Influence strategic decisions through data-driven recommendations and industry best practices.
Act as the primary liaison between business leadership, enterprise architecture, and program delivery teams.
Insurance & Pharmacy Industry Transformation
Advise leadership on finance data governance requirements specific to:
Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM)
Health Insurance
Claims Processing
Rebate Management
Regulatory and Compliance Reporting
Revenue Recognition
Cost Allocation and Profitability Analysis
Ensure finance master data structures adequately support complex business models and reporting requirements.
Program Leadership
Lead finance master data workstreams within large ERP transformation programs.
Develop governance operating models, implementation roadmaps, and organizational change strategies.
Mentor business and technical teams on SAP finance data governance best practices.
Identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities for process standardization and automation.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Business, or related field.
12+ years of experience in Finance Transformation, Enterprise Data Governance, or SAP Architecture roles.
8+ years of hands-on SAP Finance experience, including SAP S/4HANA implementations.
Deep expertise in:
SAP S/4HANA Finance
SAP FI/CO
SAP MDG
Finance Data Governance
Enterprise Data Management
Financial Reporting Architecture
Demonstrated experience designing finance master data models and governance frameworks for large enterprises.
Proven success working directly with C-suite executives and senior finance leadership.
Strong understanding of FP&A processes, management reporting, planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
Experience leading global or multi-business-unit transformation initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
Management consulting experience with a Big Four firm (Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG) or other leading strategy/technology consulting organization.
Experience within the insurance, healthcare, PBM, or pharmaceutical sectors.
SAP S/4HANA Finance certification(s).
Experience with:
SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)
SAP Datasphere
SAP Group Reporting
SAP Central Finance
Enterprise Data Governance Platforms
MBA, Master's degree, or CPA preferred.
Critical Success Factors
The ideal candidate will bring a unique combination of:
Executive presence and boardroom-level communication skills.
Deep SAP S/4HANA Finance architecture expertise.
Strong understanding of finance and FP&A operating models.
Enterprise master data governance leadership experience.
Consulting-driven problem-solving and transformation leadership capabilities.
Ability to influence senior leaders and drive consensus across complex stakeholder groups.
Industry knowledge across insurance, pharmacy, or healthcare ecosystems.