Job Description

SAP Master Data Specialist for Finance

• Location: Alcântara, Lisbon, Portugal
• Working hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
• Work Model: Hybrid (3 days per week in the office)
• Contract type: Permanent

Are you someone who enjoys working with data and making sure it is accurate, reliable, and fit for purpose? Do you want to help improve data quality and support key business processes across a global organization? Then you might be the person we are looking for.

As our new Master Data Specialist, you will be part of our Master Data Management team and play an important role in ensuring the quality and integrity of financial master data. You will work closely with Finance teams, business stakeholders, and colleagues across functions to maintain, improve, and govern master data. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact by ensuring the quality, accuracy, and reliability of data across an international organization

In this role, you will typically focus on:

• Lead validation of all requests raised for master data maintenance, performing detailed clarification with business requestors during both request creation and maintenance phases.
• Execute complex data maintenance flows independently (create, update, extend, deactivate) across assigned domains, following established standards and governance policies.
• Perform root cause analysis on data quality issues and drive remediation efforts to resolve problems systematically.
• Recommend and implement process improvements for data handling, maintenance workflows, and quality assurance procedures.
• Ensure compliance with controls framework, master data governance policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and report data quality issues within assigned domains, contributing to periodic cleanup and enrichment initiatives.
• Ensure a customer-centric and partnership approach to develop strong relationships with other working groups.
• Stay updated on data governance and financial reporting best practices.
• Support MDM and SAP system upgrades, data migrations, and integration efforts related to financial data.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related areas is preferred.
• 4+ years of work experience related to SAP Master Data.
• Knowledge of Data Standards, Data Quality, and Data Governance principles, with a focus on Financial Data.
• Good understanding of financial data and its importance in financial reporting and analysis.
• Working experience of MDM tools & systems, preferably SAP MDG.
• Effective communication, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Collaborative mindset to work effectively within the team and with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Familiarity with financial systems and data management practices, particularly SAP FI-CO.
• Excellent communication skills and English proficiency.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and commitment to ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

Working at STG & What to expect

At Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG), we are so much more than what meets the eye. We combine the strength of global brands with the entrepreneurial mindset that allows people to make a real impact. Here you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, collaborate across borders, and help shape what's next. At STG you'll find more than a role—you'll find opportunities to grow, collaborate across borders, and make a meaningful impact. For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 30k to 40k corresponding to the level of the position, expected experience and responsibilities.

Ready to be part of something bigger? Apply now and discover much more.

Our recruitment process

Before starting our hiring process, your application will be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team. We assess each application against the key competencies and requirements for the role. If your experience and skills are a good match, you’ll be invited to continue through our hiring process, which may include the following steps:

• Recruiter screen
• Interview with the hiring team
• Final interview with leadership

Scandinavian Tobacco Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

"Please be informed that this Direct Search is conducted exclusively by Scandinavian Tobacco Group. We do not accept applications from agencies, and we will not provide compensation for unsolicited CVs."