Senior Data Specialist (Procurement - Finance)

Our client, highly regarded pioneer of media technology, is searching for a Senior Data Specialist (Procurement - Finance) in either their Toronto or Montreal locations under a hybrid working arrangement.

As a Senior Data Specialist, Procurement in the Finance Data Governance Team, you'll work in developing and implementing the strategy for all data management activities across Finance, other cross-functional areas with an emphasis in procurement. You'll also collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, supporting data quality, metadata management, data cleansing, and data access capabilities within Finance.

Senior Data Specialist (Procurement - Finance) Responsibilities:

• Guide the data governance team, collaborate with data owners, and successfully prioritize and resolve data quality issues.
• Develop and refine data governance frameworks and policies tailored to finance and procurement functions.
• As required, mentor team members to enhance their understanding of data governance practices and tools.
• Facilitate collaboration and communication between data governance pods, data owners, and other stakeholders across the organization.
• Present data quality findings and progress reports to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Advocate for the importance of high data quality standards and robust data governance.
• Prioritize and assign remediation tasks based on business impact and data quality assessments.
• Manage timelines, resources, and scopes to ensure timely delivery of data governance deliverables.
• Monitor and report on the status of data quality improvement initiatives.

Senior Data Specialist (Procurement - Finance) Requirements:

• Strong background in finance and especially procurement functions.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in data governance or a related field.
• Strong understanding of data quality tools, data management processes, and best practices.
• Proven experience in leading data governance initiatives and mentoring teams in complex
• organizational settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with
• technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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Accommodations are available upon request to support your participation during all stages of the recruitment process.