Finance Data Catalogue Specialist S4

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Job Description The Data Catalog Specialist is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of the data catalog within the S/4HANA landscape. This role ensures that data assets are well-defined, easily discoverable, and properly governed, enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization. Key Responsibilities: Data Catalog Implementation & Management: Document data elements in scope in pre-defined format Support design and implement the data catalog solution, integrating it with the S/4HANA environment in line with MDLZ strategy. Support configuration and customization of the data catalog tool to meet organizational needs. Metadata Management: Organize and document metadata in line with MDLZ standards and policies. Collaborate with data owners and stewards to capture and curate metadata for S/4HANA data assets. Support implementation of metadata extraction and enrichment processes. Ensure metadata quality and consistency across the data catalog. Data Discovery & Search: Train users to easily discover and understand data assets through the data catalog. Support search functionality optimization and indexing for efficient data discovery. Support development of a user-friendly interface for browsing and exploring the data catalog. Data Governance & Compliance: Support data governance initiatives by maintaining of a central repository for data definitions and lineage. Document quality and business rules and standards for data and support implementation of data quality solution. Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) by documenting data sensitivity and access controls. S/4HANA Integration: Work closely with S/4HANA Finance teams to understand their data requirements and collaborate with other functional teams on requirements for data cataloguing. Support data cataloguing tool integration with S/4HANA data sources, including tables, views, and APIs. Collaboration & Communication: Collaborate with data owners, data stewards, data architects, and business users to ensure the data catalog is aligned with functional requirements Provide training and support to data users on how to use the data catalog effectively. Qualifications: Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or a related field. Experience: 3+ years of experience in data governance, metadata management, or data catalog implementation. Strong understanding of data governance principles and practices. Hands-on experience with data catalog tools (e.g., Alation, Collibra, Informatica Enterprise Data Catalog). Experience with S/4HANA data structures and data flows. Familiarity with data modeling and data warehousing concepts. Skills: Proficiency in SQL and data manipulation languages - preferred Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Preferred Qualifications : Experience with SAP Information Steward or other SAP data governance tools. Knowledge of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). Experience with cloud-based data catalog solutions. Certifications in data governance or metadata management. Responsibilities Specific to S/4HANA: Understanding of S/4HANA Data: Possess a strong understanding of the S/4HANA data model, including key tables, business objects, and data relationships. Understanding of SAP Fiori Apps: Knowledge of how data is presented and consumed through SAP Fiori apps. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Data catalog adoption rate. Number of data assets documented in the data catalog. Data quality scores for key S/4HANA data elements. Reduction in time spent searching for data. Increased data literacy among business users. No Relocation support available Business Unit Summary Job Type Regular Digital Strategy & Innovation Technology & Digital