Business Data Migration Expert Finance Job in Novartis

Summary
Business Data Migration expert for Finance on LDC ERP program ensures data is delivered according to global/deployment/country requirements and timelines and responsible for data migration activities in a deployment (above-country) for Data objects in his/her scope. The data includes but is not limited to Finance master data, Assets, AP, AR, GL, P&L. Acts as the functional SPoC for data migration on the assigned objects for a given release.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform or ensure data cleansing tasks are completed on time
• Complete data collection for manual/construction objects on time
• Work together with IT counterparts to prepare value mappings
• Create and maintain master lists if applicable for assigned objects
• Provide business insights and information to technical teams for extraction and conversion from the legacy system(s) for assigned data objects
• Work together with IT team and country Business Data Owners to identify objects in scope for country
• Ensure data readiness & verify quality throughout data journey for assigned data objects
• Verify that data is fit for purpose (incl. alignment with internal/external stakeholders)
• Approve upload files before and after load for all assigned data objects (including formal approval)
• Perform manual (type-in) data loads into target clients where applicable for assigned objects
• Perform dual maintenance
• Execution and approval of data verification scripts
• Act as SPoC for assigned objects as part of defect management process during Hypercare
Essential Requirements:
• Bachelor's or master's degree preferred
• 5+ years in country & global roles (ERP project implementation experience preferred)
• Strong knowledge about the Finance business processes especially in the area of Finance master data, Assets, GL and P&L reporting, WBS, Internal orders, AP, AR etc.
Desirable Requirements
• Data Migration experience preferred
• Good communication and negotiation skills, good stakeholder management
• Strategic and hands on way of working (running meetings, tracking progress, managing issues)
• Strong Excel Skills