SAP MDG Architect

Finance Master Data Governance Architect

Insurance Pharmacy Industry | SAP S/4HANA Finance Transformation

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.