Senior Business Analyst - Master Data

- 12 month Fixed term contract - Locations (open to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide) Hybrid arrangement
- Assess current state and design a fit-for-purpose future state Finance master data management capability through the Finance Systems Transformation (FST) program
- Bridge the gap across business, tech, and Group Data Management to resolve data consistency issues and embed sustainable governance

The opportunity

The Senior Business Analyst - Master Data: As part of the Finance Systems Transformation program (FST) this position plays a pivotal role to support the assessment of current state data structures and processes, and designing a fit-for-purpose future state Finance master data management capability. Operating as a critical link between Finance, Technology, Group Data Management, and business teams, this position will support establishing a single "golden source of truth" for Finance master data across financial systems. By resolving historical data inconsistencies and structural gaps, the role mitigates reporting risks and establishes sustainable data governance frameworks. Ultimately, this position safeguards data integrity and ensures Finance data is architected to support the broader enterprise data transformation.

What you'll do

- Lead the mapping of priority Finance master data and end-to-end lifecycle processes across financial systems and reporting environments.
- Design and establish a fit-for-purpose future state master data operating model, defining clear data dictionaries, financial hierarchies, and standardisation rules.
- Conduct comprehensive data profiling and quality assessments to identify root causes, control gaps, and baseline Data Quality KPIs.
- Drive stakeholder alignment by clarifying data ownership decision rights and embedding a formal data stewardship community across business and technical teams.
- Collaborate with Business Support Services (BSS) and Group Data Management to align governance processes, tools, and enterprise standards while safeguarding Finance-specific needs.
- Execute strategic remediation plans, coordinate initial data fixes with technology teams, and establish a sustainable roadmap toward the target state architecture.

What you'll bring

- Proven experience (5+ years) as a Senior Business Analyst specialising in Master Data Management (MDM), data governance frameworks, and establishing data capabilities from the ground up.
- Strong background in finance master data (e.g CoA, cost centers, profit center, hierarchies) process mapping, and root cause analysis across complex data landscapes
- Strong knowledge of fundamental master data concepts, including single source of truth design, data stewardship models, and complex financial reporting structures.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate alignment across siloed technical and business stakeholders during large-scale enterprise or Finance Systems Transformations (FST).
- Pragmatic change management mindset with the ability to operate autonomously, navigate program complexities, and design robust governance solutions.
- Tertiary qualifications in Business, Information Technology, or a related field; background in Finance or SAP environments highly regarded.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and embed AI-driven solutions that solve complex business challenges, particularly in automating and enhancing finance master data governance, hierarchy management, and data quality.