Data & Governance Senior Manager 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 th role: The Senior Manager will be responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive data governance framework specific to financial data, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and driving data-driven decision-making processes. This role requires strong leadership skills, exceptional knowledge of financial data management, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Key responsibilities: + Responsible for leading the Data Governance FP&A team, covering data governance across different functional areas + Responsible for definition and implementation of financial data governance, standards and policies, including consistency and accuracy of financial data across different systems and sources, globally. + Create and maintain data governance frameworks, including data dictionaries, management processes and data quality controls + Integration of financial data from different sources and systems, including resolving of data quality issues with IM/IT and MD + Manage access control to sensitive financial information in line with agreed policies and principles + Partner with other finance departments and business leaders to understand their data needs and provide tailored analytical support + Evaluate and implement data analytics tools and technologies to enhance FP&A capabilities, foster a culture of data-driven decision -making by promoting the use of analytics across the organization + Maintain standardized reporting tools and dashboards (incl. data visualizations) + Design and develop financial dashboards and reports to communicate key insights and performance metrics, make sure these reports and visualizations are user-friendly, intuitive, and aligned with stakeholder requirements. + Develop and maintain advanced analytics models + Create a roadmap and manage implementation of data governance and analytics initiatives + Drive adoption of data governance practices within the FP&A team + Data Governance Strategy: + Develop and implement a robust data governance strategy and framework specifically for financial data, aligned with the organization's overall data governance objectives + Define data governance policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and industry best practices + Establish metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of data governance initiatives + Collaborate with executive stakeholders to gain support and alignment for the data governance strategy + Data Governance Implementation: + Lead the implementation of financial data governance initiatives across the organization + Create and maintain data governance frameworks, including data dictionaries, management processes and data quality controls + Develop and implement data governance tools, technologies and systems to support data management, data quality and data access controls + Collaborate with IT teams to ensure seamless integration of data governance solutions into existing technology infrastructure + Data Quality and Compliance: + Establish and enforce data quality standards and controls for financial data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and integrity + Work closely with compliance and legal teams to ensure data governance practices align with regulatory requirements (such as GDPR, etc) and financial reporting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP) + Conduct audits and assessments to identify and mitigate data-related risks and develop remediation plans when necessary + Monitor and report on data quality metrics, highlighting areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions + Stakeholder Collaboration and Leadership: + Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, IT, compliance and legal to ensure alignment and coordination in implementing data governance initiatives + Provide guidance and support to business units and departments in implementing data governance best practices and adhering to data policies and standards + Foster a culture of data governance and data-driven decision-making throughout the organization + Effectively communicate data governance objectives, progress and outcomes to executive stakeholders and board members About you: + Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Computer Science or a related field. Advanced degree preferred + Understanding of financial reporting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP) and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GDPR, CCPA) + Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience in financial data management, data governance or a related role, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity + Strong knowledge of financial data governance frameworks, standards and regulations + Expertise in data governance tools, technologies, and best practices 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) .