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Analyst/Sr. Analyst - Finance Global Data – Purchase To PaySAP Data Management:The SAP Data Management Group manages the implementation of complex projects related to the Lilly single global instance of SAP, as wells as other systems and processes that connect to SAP.  This team supports all business units and divisions of the corporation.  Projects include the integration of new plant sites, changes related to logistics, acquisitions, divestitures, system upgrades, and integration of new technology for purpose of automation or meeting external requirements.  Team members include global process owners, subject matter experts, master data experts, and other support roles who help manage the end-to-end integration.  This group also provides production support and master data governance.  The SAP Data Management Group works in close partnership with the Information Technology team in support of all initiatives.Purpose of the Position:Master Data Governance is essential to the successful use of SAP at Eli Lilly and Company. Without clean, accurate, relevant, and consistent master data, SAP cannot be leveraged to its full potential.The Finance Global Data Analyst works as a member of the Master Data Management (MDM) team to support Purchase To Pay business processes within SAP.  The Global Data Analyst provides detailed knowledge and assistance to Global Business Solution centers (GBS), affiliates, sites, and outsourced partners to ensure understanding of the data and changes needed to support everyday business. Specifically, the GDA implements and executes the master data governance strategy, implements projects, and provides day-to-day production support to the user community.Key responsibilities include:        

Implement Master Data GovernanceProvide cross-functional and geographic perspectives on data governanceProvide leadership and suggestions for proactive data auditing and lifecycle managementImplement data quality metrics and help interpret any trends on data quality within their functional area / geographyMonitor business conformity to governance rules and policiesDrive the completion of assigned data auditing tasksDevelop consistent procedures, processes, and tools across Master Data ManagementProtect the integrity and accuracy of data to be loaded into the SAP systemArticulate the impact to master data of IT design, business processes, & end user transactionsImplements ProjectsPartner with IT and SME resources to represent MDM and identify and resolve data and design gapsLead local contacts thru Data Mapping, Discovery, and TransformationLeverage technical expertise to Load and Verify master dataApply MDM governance rules and concepts to project workUser EducationProvide coaching and detailed knowledge transfer to key business partnersDeliver training to educate local data analysts, business process owners, and stakeholders on data quality and data governanceDevelop and refine global data documentation as needed:  SOPs, Transaction Aids, Job Aids, etcSupport End-User RequestsProvide timely expert support to GBS’s, affiliates, sites, and outsourced business partners by performing manual entry and mass loads of requested data into the SAP Production environmentCross-train and share daily production support workload with other global data analystsCollaborate with Business Subject Matter Experts and IT to resolve business problems

Basic Qualifications:

A successful candidate is detail-oriented, quality-conscious, and demonstrates a curious and inquisitive nature in their professional work and also has:A minimum of 5 years working with SAP / S4 HanaPrevious experience with SAP Purchase to Pay master dataAt least 3 years Lilly or industry experience in supply chain, finance or data managementBachelor’s degree in Materials Management, Engineering, Sciences, Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology or equivalent work experienceAdditional Skills / Preferences:DGIM application specific training and SAP data model and business knowledgePrevious SAP implementation experienceKnowledge of Purchase To Pay SAP data designStrong understanding of downstream business impact of data fields and integration with other SAP modulesDemonstrated ability to map, cleanse, and discover SAP master data through project work Previous experience loading data with Precisely (WinShuttle) softwarePrevious experience creating queries and reports in SAP to mine data from the systemExperience using Excel functionality such as V-lookupAbility to triage and analyze ambiguous issuesStrong written and verbal communication skills with ability to work as a member of global cross-functional business and IT teamsDemonstrated ability to manage internal customer relationshipsStrong ability to influence othersWillingness to follow and enforce global, cross-functional processes and standardsAbility to work in teams or independently, manage time, prioritize tasks, and implement mitigating steps to keep projects on schedule to meet deadlinesMulti-lingual a plusAdditional Information:Work shift:  Full time, normal work shiftDue to the nature of the support activities, some overtime and/or “off hours” effort may be required during peak business timesSome international travel may be required

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