Master Data Team Lead

Group Services

Metsä Group is a successful forest industry group with roots in the Finnish forest - Our parent company is a cooperative of over 90,000 forest owners. Metsä Group’s Group Services employ some 1,000 professionals in finance, IT, sourcing and logistics, HR, technology, business process development, communications, law, and many other fields. Their task is to support Metsä Group and its Business Areas in implementing their strategy. Our specialists’ independent work is supported by a strongly networked workplace community.

We welcome people from diverse backgrounds and different stages of life. Metsä has space and opportunities for many kinds of talent, regardless of age, gender, ethnic background, sexual orientation, disability or other characteristics – Metsä is for all. Read more: metsagroup.com/metsaforall.

This recruitment is carried out anonymously.

We are looking for a

MASTER DATA TEAM LEADER (Finance & Controlling / Supplier Master Data)

to join Metsä Group´s Master Data Service Center.

Job Description

Metsä Group Services in Gdańsk is looking for Master Data Team Leader for permanent position. We offer an interesting and independent job in an energetic and international environment in a Shared Services Center in Gdańsk.

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What Will You Do?

As the Master Data Team Leader you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of our master data. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of master data specialists and experts, ensuring high standards of performance and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Operational Excellence: Manage day-to-day operations related to data creation, maintenance, and other key activities, ensuring that processes run smoothly and efficiently.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain the highest quality standards in all master data processes, serving as the first point of escalation for delivery issues and providing effective resolutions.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Data, Process Owners, and other stakeholders, to identify, plan, and develop strategies that support Supply Chain needs and enhance processes.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the team, identifying opportunities for process optimization, automation, and innovation.
• Client Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal clients, ensuring their needs are met and that there is a clear line of communication regarding master data requirements and expectations.

What are we looking for?

• Leadership Abilities: You should have experience in leading and managing a team, providing guidance, and inspiring them to achieve their best. Your leadership skills should include the ability to set clear expectations, foster a collaborative work environment, and motivate team members to meet and exceed targets.
• Expertise in Master Data Management: A thorough understanding of master data concepts, including data governance, data quality, data modeling, and data integration is essential. You should be familiar with industry best practices and be able to apply them effectively within our organization.
• In-depth Knowledge of Finance / Supplier processes: We are seeking a candidate with a strong understanding of Finance / Supplier processes. Experience with Finance and Supplier master data would be highly advantageous.
• Strong Analytical Skills: We require someone with exceptional analytical capabilities, capable of identifying patterns, trends, and anomalies within the data. You will be responsible for driving data-driven decision-making processes, so attention to detail and a strong ability to interpret complex data sets are crucial.
• Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential for this role. You should be able to effectively communicate complex ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders alike. Collaboration with various departments, such as IT, Sales, and Marketing, will also be a key aspect of your responsibilities.
• Problem-Solving Orientation: As a Master Data Team Leader, you will encounter various data-related challenges and obstacles. We are looking for someone who can think critically, approach problems with a solution-oriented mindset, and implement effective strategies to overcome hurdles.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: We value individuals who embrace innovation and are dedicated to constantly improving processes and procedures. Your ability to identify opportunities for process optimization and automation will be highly regarded.
   

What do we offer? 

• Work in an international environment in an centrally located office in Gdańsk
• Stable job and cooperation with a friendly and high qualified team
• We will make sure that you have training that will ensure your proper development
• Attractive location of the office: 4 minutes to SKM, trams and buses,
• Very good atmosphere that will make you feel better than at home,
• Work from Monday to Friday with flexible hours - we start between 6.00 and 9.00,
• During work, we have a 30-minute lunch break,
• Near the office there are restaurants, shops such as Netto, Biedronka and Aldi.
• We provide benefits such as: medical care, life insurance, MultiSport Card, MyBenefit Platform, Holiday subsidy, etc.
• We take care of our planet through a series of ecological principles,
• Integration meetings of our team at the company's expense.

Why Metsä?

Metsä Group has a responsible corporate culture that creates a safe working environment for everyone. We invest in good leadership and personal career support. We take care of the well-being of our personnel and reward good performance. For us, it is important that everyone develops their skills and we enable job rotation across the organization. We must be able to show and utilize our expertise!

Anonymous recruitment - how it works​

This recruitment is carried out anonymously. Therefore, the following information will be hidden from the recruiters until the interview stage: name, date of birth, contact details, gender, mother tongue, dates of education and name of the educational institution. Attachments (CVs) are also hidden. HR recruiters have access to the applicants' contact details at the stage when they start inviting applicants for interviews.​

Our recruiting system will guide you through the application process. You will be asked for personal data, but all the above mentioned information is hidden from the recruiters until the interview stage.​

The application form includes questions to help you to present your skills and experience anonymously. Please reply to all questions to make your competences and skills visible. You can attach a CV to your application, but it is hidden at the initial stage of the recruitment process. If you are invited for an interview, recruiters will have access to your CV to support the interview.​

Read more about our anonymous recruitment at https://www.metsagroup.com/careers/work-with-us/anonymous-recruitment/  ​

Sending your application:

Submit your application using the link "Apply". Do it as soon as possible, as we will start processing the applications already during the application period. Include your CV and tell also your salary request. The search is open until 31.03.2025 but the interviews start immediately and the position is filled as soon as a suitable person is found. Hear you soon!