The main objective of LUCA program is to successfully upgrade METRO’s Finance to SAP S/4HANA to ensure business continuity and avoid security and compliance risks. The LUCA program is, in addition, a critical enabler of METRO’s strategy to achieve standardization, harmonization, and centralization.
Within this international transformation program, the SAP Master Data Governance for Finance (MDG-F) Specialist supports the governance and quality of financial master data. The role focuses on ensuring consistency, transparency, and alignment between finance processes and system solutions.
This is a unique opportunity to join a large-scale SAP transformation and build expertise in financial master data governance. We are looking for analytical, ambitious individuals eager to grow in a complex system environment. Previous SAP implementation experience is welcome, but not mandatory.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a contact point for MDG-F-related topics within the project and with implementation partners
- Support implementation and governance of financial and controlling master data in SAP S/4HANA (e.g. GL accounts, cost centers, profit centers)
- Collaborate with Finance, IT, external partners, and project stakeholders to ensure data consistency and alignment with business requirements
- Work closely with different parties to understand existing AS-IS processes and support their transformation into the new TO-BE system environment
- Maintain and support data standards, naming conventions, and governance procedures
- Contribute to data quality monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support data harmonization activities during rollout preparation
- Participate in cross-functional finance and transformation activities
- Assist in post-go-live stabilization and issue resolution
- Identify opportunities to optimize data-related processes and improve efficiency.
What We Are Looking For
Mindset & Core Skills:
- Strong logical and analytical thinking
- Ability to quickly understand complex systems and processes
- Structured and solution-oriented approach
- High attention to detail and data accuracy
- Proactive attitude and ownership mindset
- Motivation to grow within an international SAP transformation environment
Education & Knowledge:
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, IT, or related field
- Understanding of financial accounting principles and how they translate into system structures such as general ledger, chart of accounts, postings, and financial reporting
- Strong knowledge of financial processes
- 3 years of working experience with finance processes and/or finance master data management
Experience (Advantage, Not Mandatory)
- Exposure to ERP systems or data-related processes
- Familiarity with SAP (e.g., FI/CO or MDG) is a plus
- Experience in project or transformation environments is beneficial
Other Requirements
- Excellent command of English (written and spoken)
- Availability for regular international travel is required
Why This Role:
- Entry point into a large-scale international SAP S/4HANA transformation
- Opportunity to develop highly valuable SAP and data governance expertise
- Strong learning curve and career growth potential
- Work in a collaborative, cross-functional and international environment
We provide:
- Stable employment in an international corporation, which is constantly growing
- Chance to expand knowledge and experience in various areas
- Private medical care and group insurance, also for family members
- Cash benefits as part of the Social Benefits Fund, i.e., Christmas allowance
- Higher salary if you know an additional language
- Co-financed sports card
- Team and company integrations after hours
- Hybrid work
