Finance Master Data Specialist

Finance Master Data Specialist
£28,000 to £34,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 6B)
Manchester City Centre (Hybrid)

We’re open to applications from people who may require flexible working arrangements. There’ll be an opportunity to discuss your flexible working requirements during the interview process, and at offer stage.

We’re looking for a Finance Master Data Specialist to join a brand new team within our wider Co-op Business Services (CBS) organisation. CBS is made up of a number of diverse teams dedicated to delivering high-quality, reliable and cost-effective business services across our Co-op. You’ll play a key role on helping CBS to support and realise our group vision of ‘co-operating to build more value for our member-owners every day’.

As a Finance Master Data Specialist at Co-op, you’ll support in optimising our financial master data processes. We’ll look to you to help us make better decisions and improve our overall financial performance. You’ll support in the development and completion of the roadmap for financial master data, including the design and implementation of SAP Data Dimensions and hierarchies. This is an exciting time to join us, as we look to transform our finance systems and implement SAP S4 HANA.

What you’ll do

• Drive the implementation of a standardised master data model across Co-op for finance master data 
• Collaborate with internal partners, from various finance teams, to make sure the data model meets their needs and facilitates efficient financial processing in SAP systems
• Make sure the timely processing of all work received into the department
• Challenge and action any master data set-up and amendment requests, after following the verification process 
• Assist in the production and review of process documentation and 
• Train new and existing team members, providing support and guidance when needed 
• Establish a clear governance framework for managing financial master data on an ongoing basis, implement controls and ensure data quality and compliance 
• Proactively look for ways to continuously improve, focusing on customer service and colleague experience

This role would suit people who have

• Experience maintaining and mastering SAP finance data 
• Experience working with SAP ECC or SAP S4 HANA
• Experience of general ledger, cost centre and profit centre 
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to discuss any potential challenges with the relevant colleagues 
• Brilliant analytical skills with a keen attention to detail 
• Great computer skills with a proficiency in Microsoft Office programmes and the ability to easily pick up new systems

Why Co-op?

If you’ve got the skills and experience we’re looking for, we can offer you a competitive salary and great benefits package which includes 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores (as well as other discounts on Co-op products and services). You’ll also get:

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 in line with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
• Coaching and training to support your career development
• Wagestream – a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Grocery Aid – 24/7 access to a range of emotional, financial, and practical support services for you and your family

Building an inclusive work environment

At Co-op, we’re proud to do things a different way. As one of the world’s largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we’ve had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build more value for our member-owners every day.

We’re actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you’d like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply. 
If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we’ll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme at Disability Confident Scheme - Co-op Colleagues and more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion here

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes between 45-60 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.