Master Data Analyst

ASM Global • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Master Data Analyst is responsible for the creation, maintenance, and integrity of master data across the company’s ERP platforms (AX, M3, and D365 F&O). Reporting to the P2P/Inventory Process Owner, this role serves as the primary operator of the master data set-up and maintenance process—ensuring that all master data requests are complete, reasonable, and properly approved before changes are executed in the system. The Master Data Analyst plays a critical control function within the Finance Systems team, maintaining the accuracy and consistency of core data domains including vendor/supplier, customer, and chart of accounts/financial dimensions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field required.
• 3–5 years of experience in a master data management, ERP administration, or finance operations role, with demonstrated hands-on experience maintaining master data in one or more ERP platforms (AX, M3, D365 F&O, or equivalent).
• Experience managing vendor/supplier, customer, and/or chart of accounts master data in a multi-entity environment
• Familiarity with the downstream financial and operational implications of master data accuracy.
• Demonstrated experience operating within a structured master data governance or internal controls framework, including request intake, approval workflows, and audit documentation.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to identify data anomalies, inconsistencies, and control exceptions before they result in system errors or financial exposure.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of concurrent requests, prioritize effectively, and meet processing deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools, particularly Excel
• Experience with ERP data entry and query/reporting tools.
• Clear and professional written communication skills Able to correspond with business users regarding incomplete or non-compliant requests in a constructive and service-oriented manner.
• Self-directed and dependable Comfortable working within defined procedures while exercising sound judgment on matters requiring escalation.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 certification or equivalent ERP platform training preferred.
• Experience preparing summary reports or recurring communications for Finance leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Master Data Request Review & Intake Receive and review master data creation, change, and update requests submitted by business users across all legal entities; assess each request for completeness, ensuring all required fields and supporting information have been provided prior to processing.
• Evaluate requests for reasonableness, applying judgment to identify submissions that appear inconsistent, erroneous, or potentially fraudulent (e.g., unusual bank account details, duplicate vendor records)
• Confirm that all required approvals have been obtained in accordance with the master data governance policy before any request is advanced for system entry; reject or return incomplete or improperly approved submissions with clear guidance to the requestor.
• Master Data Maintenance Execute approved master data creates, updates, and changes across AX, M3, and D365 F&O in an accurate and timely manner, adhering to defined data standards and entry procedures for each platform.
• Maintain vendor/supplier master data, including the set-up of new supplier records, bank account information, payment terms, and tax details Ensure records are complete, accurate, and compliant with internal control requirements.
• Maintain customer master data, including the creation and updating of customer accounts, billing addresses, payment terms, and associated financial dimensions across all applicable legal entities
• Maintain chart of accounts and financial dimension master data, including the creation and modification of GL accounts, cost centers, departments, and other financial dimension values in accordance with the approved chart of accounts governance framework.
• Leadership Reporting & Approval Compile and distribute a summarized log of pending and completed master data requests to Finance leadership on a recurring basis (e.g., weekly or as defined by policy), providing sufficient detail to support informed review and approval.
• Track the status of all open requests through the approval and execution lifecycle Follow up with requestors and approvers as needed to ensure timely resolution and avoid processing backlogs.
• Prepare exception reports and escalate items that have been pending approval, contain data quality concerns, or fall outside defined processing thresholds to the P2P/Inventory Process Owner.
• Documentation & Process Compliance Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of the master data creation and update process for each ERP platform, including request intake procedures, data entry standards, approval requirements, and platform-specific configuration guidance.
• Retain a complete audit trail of all master data requests received, reviewed, approved, and executed Ensure records are organized and accessible to support internal audit, external audit, and compliance reviews.
• Adhere to and help enforce master data governance policies and internal controls

Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level