Finance Master Data Governance Architect Insurance Pharmacy Industry | SAP S/4HANA Finance Transformation Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Finance Master Data Governance Architect to lead the strategy, design, and governance of enterprise finance master data across a complex insurance and pharmacy business environment. This is a highly visible leadership role requiring deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA Finance architecture, finance data governance, and executive stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to senior Finance, FP&A, and executive leadership teams, helping define and implement best-in-class master data governance capabilities that support financial integrity, regulatory compliance, enterprise reporting, planning, and digital transformation initiatives. This role is ideally suited for professionals coming from a Big Four or top-tier management consulting background with extensive experience leading large-scale finance transformation and SAP S/4HANA programs.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Master Data Strategy & Governance Define and implement enterprise-wide finance master data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and controls. Establish governance processes for critical finance master data domains, including: General Ledger Accounts Cost Centers Profit Centers Internal Orders Business Partners Legal Entities Organizational Structures Chart of Accounts Product and Service Hierarchies Develop data ownership and stewardship models across Finance, FP&A, IT, and business functions. Drive data quality, consistency, completeness, and compliance initiatives across the enterprise. SAP S/4HANA Finance Architecture Design and govern finance master data architecture within SAP S/4HANA. Lead architecture decisions related to: Universal Journal (ACDOCA) Financial Accounting (FI) Controlling (CO) Group Reporting Central Finance SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) Planning and Consolidation environments Provide guidance on master data design principles supporting enterprise reporting, planning, forecasting, and analytics. Ensure alignment between finance processes and SAP data architecture. Executive Advisory & Stakeholder Management Partner directly with CFOs, Finance Executives, FP&A leaders, Controllers, and senior business stakeholders. Facilitate executive workshops to define governance priorities, operating models, and transformation roadmaps. Influence strategic decisions through data-driven recommendations and industry best practices. Act as the primary liaison between business leadership, enterprise architecture, and program delivery teams. Insurance & Pharmacy Industry Transformation Advise leadership on finance data governance requirements specific to: Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) Health Insurance Claims Processing Rebate Management Regulatory and Compliance Reporting Revenue Recognition Cost Allocation and Profitability Analysis Ensure finance master data structures adequately support complex business models and reporting requirements. Program Leadership Lead finance master data workstreams within large ERP transformation programs. Develop governance operating models, implementation roadmaps, and organizational change strategies. Mentor business and technical teams on SAP finance data governance best practices. Identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities for process standardization and automation.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Business, or related field. 12+ years of experience in Finance Transformation, Enterprise Data Governance, or SAP Architecture roles. 8+ years of hands-on SAP Finance experience, including SAP S/4HANA implementations. Deep expertise in: SAP S/4HANA Finance SAP FI/CO SAP MDG Finance Data Governance Enterprise Data Management Financial Reporting Architecture Demonstrated experience designing finance master data models and governance frameworks for large enterprises. Proven success working directly with C-suite executives and senior finance leadership. Strong understanding of FP&A processes, management reporting, planning, budgeting, and forecasting. Experience leading global or multi-business-unit transformation initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

Management consulting experience with a Big Four firm (Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG) or other leading strategy/technology consulting organization. Experience within the insurance, healthcare, PBM, or pharmaceutical sectors. SAP S/4HANA Finance certification(s). Experience with: SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) SAP Datasphere SAP Group Reporting SAP Central Finance Enterprise Data Governance Platforms MBA, Master's degree, or CPA preferred. Critical Success Factors The ideal candidate will bring a unique combination of: Executive presence and boardroom-level communication skills. Deep SAP S/4HANA Finance architecture expertise. Strong understanding of finance and FP&A operating models. Enterprise master data governance leadership experience. Consulting-driven problem-solving and transformation leadership capabilities. Ability to influence senior leaders and drive consensus across complex stakeholder groups. Industry knowledge across insurance, pharmacy, or healthcare ecosystems.