Master Data Lead - Finance & Product (FTC until Dec 2027)
At a glance
Senior Data Architecture & Governance role at Rotork. Bath · contract.
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What you'll do
- Set governance rules and operating standards for Finance and Product master data across the global function
- Lead and develop two MDM Analysts, while improving data quality and protecting accuracy across business systems
- Work with business stakeholders, process owners, IT and third-party providers to improve processes
- Track data quality measures and put fixes in place for risks and opportunities
- Guide MDM work on ERP and transformation initiatives, document processes and train users and stakeholders
What you bring
- You have experience leading Finance and Product master data governance, standards and processes
- You can lead a team of MDM Analysts and influence stakeholders to follow agreed standards
- You bring strong stakeholder management, analytical thinking and the ability to handle complex, changing processes
Who this fits
This senior role suits someone who can lead a team while setting direction for Finance and Product data governance across global teams. It is a contractor position in Bath with hybrid working, running until December 2027.
From the employer
Master Data Management (MDM) is a new and strategically important capability at Rotork. As we implement our new ERP landscape, we're building a global MDM function to ensure master data quality supports operational excellence across the business.
We're looking for an experienced MDM Lead – Finance & Product to establish, embed, and continuously evolve our MDM capability. This is a unique opportunity to lead the governance, quality, and management of Finance and Product master data across a global organisation while managing a team of MDM Analysts.
What you'll be doing
- Act as the global expert for Finance and Product master data governance, standards, and processes.
- Lead and develop a team of two MDM Analysts.
- Drive data quality improvements and ensure master data integrity across business systems.
- Partner with business stakeholders, Global Process Owners, IT, and third-party providers to identify and deliver process improvements.
- Develop and enforce MDM policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
- Define and monitor data quality metrics, implementing solutions to address risks and opportunities.
- Support ERP and business transformation initiatives through MDM leadership and expertise.
- Create and maintain process documentation and deliver training to users and stakeholders.
- Ability to work collaboratively with individuals and teams both cross-functionality and geographically.
- Ability to influence and facilitate others to apply agreed standards and ways of working.
- Ability to think logically and analytically.
- Ability to deal with high levels of complexity, change and evolving processes, often at short notice.
- Well-developed stakeholder management skills
- Ability to be proactive within a fast-paced dynamic environment
Rotork is the market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, helping our customers manage the flow of liquids, gases, and powders across many industries worldwide.
Our purpose is Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations.
For over sixty years, the world has relied on us to create the things that keep everything moving. From oil and gas to water and shipping, pharmaceuticals, and food – these are the flows on which our modern world depends. Today, we’re respected and admired for our people, performance, and products. Our success flows from our commitment to engineering excellence, and that’s what we will always pursue, safely and sustainably.
Rotork is going through an exciting period of change and growth, building on our existing market leadership. It’s a great time to join us and make an impact in shaping the future of our business.