You will be expected to accelerate governance set up and process automation and digitalization in respective area by ensuring E2E alignment between process, data flows and tooling landscape, in addition to ensuring data quality, availability, security and harmonization.
Strong involvement is expected in strategic master data initiatives such as ngCoreERP program, Master Data Governance (MDG) acceleration, Legal mandatory projects related finance master data set up, support for analytics initiatives linked to Data consistency, Data Consolidation, Data Profiling (usage in transactional data) and KPI’s, finance reference data alignment and related initiatives.
You will be accountable for advice, coaching and guidance within own area towards Finance data operations team and continuous alignment with data governance owner, process and sub process owners, IT Solution Architects, IT and Business project managers whenever finance master data needs to be set up.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE AND WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Implementation of Finance data governance and Finance Data Strategy
- Owns documentation and analysis of end‑to‑end data alignment across Nokia Finance Accounting processes and the Nokia tooling landscape, including proposing digitalization improvements.
- Accountable for data governance within own area, ensuring data digitalization, quality, availability, security, and harmonization across organizations and systems (e.g., master data elements, attributes, replications within the Nokia ecosystem).
- Defines and maintains master data policies and procedures for own area.
- Communicates master data updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Sets data quality KPIs for own master data and monitors performance.
- Designs the master data maintenance process, including RACI, governance documentation, and training materials.
Finance Data Digitalization and Governance Across Strategic Programs and Transformation Initiatives
- Actively coordinates strategic Master Data initiatives (e.g., MDG, ngCoreERP, Mergers & Acquisitions) for own finance master data area: requirements, implementation support, establishing governance processes and RACI, and monitoring outcomes.
- Defines guidelines for master data harmonization, cleansing, and mapping, and coordinates execution with data maintainers, including progress follow-up.
- Defines master data migration concept and load approach
- Drives continuous improvement initiatives in master data and provides expertise.
- Collaborates closely with Process and Sub‑Process Owners, providing guidance on all master data related needs within their processes.
KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, with a strong academic background.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in finance data management and SAP accounting, demonstrating a track record of success.
- In-depth knowledge of finance master data, accounting principles, and data governance frameworks.
- Experienced with SAP MDG, SAP Finance ERP's, including S4 Hanna
- Data analysis and reporting tools, such as HFM, One Stream, or Redbox, for accurate insights.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional team.
- Analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of managing multiple projects.
- A team player with a passion for driving excellence and continuous improvement in finance operations.
- Master data for accounting transactions linked to processes such as: Bank accounting, Asset accounting, Treasury accounting, Intercompany Transactions and Legal entities data set up impacting Nokia CoA, Document types, Currencies and FX Rates, tax set up etc. and ultimately aligned Nokia Reporting
ABOUT THE TEAM
Some of our benefits in Hungary:
- Medical insurance plan to support your health and well-being
- Flexible working arrangements to support work–life balance
- A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility
- Fully equipped fitness center on-site
- Nokia Garage access to explore new technologies, experiment with ideas, and have fun in our dedicated innovation space
- Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
- Personal Support Service 24/7 – a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
- Opportunities to engage with Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs), as well as access to mentors, coaches, and Employee Growth Solutions
- A learning culture that promotes continuous personal and professional growth – for your role and beyond
