Data & Governance Analyst Location: Lodz, PL, 90-530 Hyderabad, TG, IN, 5000019 At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond! About the role: The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and quality of financial data through effective data management and governance practices. The Analyst will work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, IT, and compliance, to drive data governance initiatives and contribute to data-driven decision-making processes within the organization. Key responsibilities: + Responsible for implementation of financial data governance, standards and policies, including consistency and accuracy of financial data across different systems and sources, globally + Data Gov + Develop and implement data governance strategies, policies, and procedures specific to finance data. + Collaborate with key stakeholders to define data quality standards and ensure adherence to them. + Establish and maintain data governance frameworks, including data dictionaries, data lineage, and metadata management processes. + Lead the implementation of financial data governance initiatives across the organization + Govern and maintain the integrity of financial master data (in SAP and across other relevant systems) as per defined blueprints. + Data Analysis: + Conduct in-depth analysis of finance data to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies, offering insights and recommendations to improve financial performance. + Perform data profiling and data cleansing activities to enhance data accuracy and consistency. + Collaborate with finance teams to identify data requirements and translate business needs into actionable data-driven solutions. + Develop and maintain data models, data mapping, and data transformation rules. + Data Management: + Oversee the data management lifecycle for finance data, including data sourcing, collection, integration, and maintenance. + Assist in the design and implementation of data governance tools and technologies to support data management processes. + Ensure compliance with relevant data privacy regulations, such as GDPR or CCPA, in relation to finance data. + Identify opportunities to automate data management processes and optimize data workflows. + Cross-functional Collaboration: + Collaborate with IT teams to ensure the availability, reliability, and security of finance data systems. + Partner with compliance teams to ensure data governance practices align with regulatory requirements. + Work closely with finance teams to understand their reporting and analytical needs, and provide support in data-related initiatives. About you: + Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Computer Science or a related field + At least 6 -7 years of relevant experience in Financial Planning and Analysis and / or Accounting in a multinational environment, preferably in commodities, manufacturing or FMCG + Solid SAP knowledge is a must. Especially familiarity with financial master data and processes that impact financial reporting. + Knowledge of financial reporting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP) and regulations (e.g., SOX) + Proficiency in MS Office Suite especially with Microsoft Excel is required + Familiarity with SAP BW, BO, data modeling and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is desirable + Experience with data management tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica) is desirable. We offer: + Employment on a regular basis in the sweetest company in the world. + Annual bonus based on your work results. + Lunch card to be used for groceries and restaurants. + Private medical care in Lux Med (basic package fully financed by BC). + Fit Profit sports card co-financed by BC. + PPE: we care about your future, and we save money for your retirement. + Cafeteria Program as a part of Social Fund. + Group life insurance. + Hybrid working model: min. 8 days in the office a month. + As part of our work-life balance culture, we can start work between 7 am and 10 am. + Free consultation with a lawyer once a quarter. + Chocolate! Yes, surprising but we have chocolate in the office, for Christmas, BC’s Birthday, and many other occasions during the year. + And if chocolate is still not enough, you can join one of our theme clubs, where together with other employees we develop our passions and interests. + Daily delivery of fresh fruits and veggies to the office. + You can purchase our sweet products with a special discount. + Relax zone in the office and plenty of options to choose from: PlayStation 5, football table, pool table, Ping-Pong, library, table games, and massage chairs. + Sport @work? Sure! We have treadmills and indoor exercise bikes with a laptop station. + We like to party as much as we like chocolate! We have integration budgets we can use for team events. + Forever Chocolate and Event Team: you can join them and have a real influence on social life in BC and CSR activities. At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth. If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further information here. Were you missing anything in this job ad? Please share your feedback with us by clickinghere (https://app.talenthub.io/feedback/ad81b0fb66d2416990060452e7511e45?default\_lang=en) .