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Job Posting: Finance Data Governance Lead Location: Remote Department: Procurement / Finance Reports To: VP Procurement Job Type: Full-Time Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Finance Data Master to lead data governance and quality initiatives across our finance and procurement functions. This role is critical in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and consistency of supplier and financial data, driving operational efficiency and compliance. Key Responsibilities Procurement Governance Establish, implement, enforce policies that ensure business units engage with approved vendors. Monitor procurement activities to ensure compliance with vendor governance protocols. Conduct periodic audits to identify and address non-compliant vendor usage. Analyze procurement data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for vendor consolidation. Data Governance Develop and implement robust data governance frameworks and policies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data standards and definitions. Monitor and report on compliance with data governance protocols. Supplier and Spend Data Integrity Manage and maintain accurate supplier master data, including onboarding and updates. Ensure consistency and reliability of supplier information across systems. Implement controls to prevent duplication and data errors. Data Cleansing & Quality Assurance Lead data cleansing initiatives to enhance data quality and usability. Update and improve the data quality to increase automation, standardization and vendor consolidation Identify and resolve data anomalies, inconsistencies, and redundancies. Leverage automation tools to streamline data validation and cleansing. Rule Enforcement & Change Management Define and enforce new data rules and standards to support evolving business needs Train stakeholders on updated data policies and procedures. Track and report compliance metrics related to data rule enforcement. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Data Management, Business Administration, or related field. Minimum 5 years of experience in data governance, finance operations, or procurement data management. Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and data management tools. Proficiency in Coupa or other cloud-based Business Spend Management platforms Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Experience with automation and data tools that streamline validation and cleansing is a plus Strong understanding of data architecture, databases, and storage solutions. A demonstrated ability to identify and resolve data anomalies, inconsistencies, and redundancies. Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills to identify and resolve inconsistencies and duplication. Preferred Skills Certification in Data Governance or Data Management (e.g., DAMA, DCAM, CCPA). Experience in change management and stakeholder engagement. Familiarity with regulatory requirements impacting financial data (e.g., SOX, GDPR, CCPA). Why Join Us? Be part of a forward-thinking team driving data excellence. Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth. Help shape the future of data governance in finance and procurement.