GB/G Manager - Master Data

• Be part of building BASF's new Global Hub in India, a flagship transformation initiative 

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  Work with a globally integrated team spanning Finance and HR functions 

  
  

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  Competitive compensation, benefits, and structured career pathways 

  
  

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  Access to BASF's world-class learning & development programs 

  
  

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  Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative work culture 

  
  

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  Hybrid work model (mix of on-site and remote) 

  
  

• Service Delivery & Team Leadership


• Lead end-to-end delivery of Master Data services across assigned countries and legal entities.


• Manage operational performance against agreed SLAs, KPIs, quality metrics, and compliance requirements.


• Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to analysts and senior analysts within the team.


• Monitor workload distribution and ensure optimum resource utilization.


• Drive issue resolution and stakeholder management for escalations and service delivery challenges.


• Ensure timely and accurate creation and maintenance of Business Partner, Bank, and Employee Master Data records.


• Project & Transition Management


• Lead internal, regional, and global transition projects within the Master Data domain.


• Manage project timelines, deliverables, risk mitigation plans, and stakeholder communications.


• Drive migration and stabilization activities during process transitions.


• Partner with Global Process Owners and regional stakeholders to implement process improvements and standardization initiatives.


• Ensure successful adoption of global policies, systems, and governance frameworks.


• Stakeholder Management


• Build and maintain strong relationships with business partners, service recipients, and global stakeholders.


• Serve as an escalation point for complex Master Data and system-related issues.


• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, HR, IT, and Compliance teams to support business objectives.


• Conduct periodic reviews with stakeholders to identify service improvement opportunities.


• Governance, Risk & Compliance


• Ensure adherence to BASF policies, internal controls, audit requirements, and statutory regulations.


• Support internal and external audits and drive closure of audit findings.


• Maintain process documentation, SOPs, and governance controls.


• Ensure regulatory compliance and data privacy requirements are consistently met.


• Quality & Continuous Improvement


• Lead process optimization, automation, and digital transformation initiatives.


• Monitor data quality and implement corrective and preventive actions.


• Develop and track quality improvement metrics and reporting dashboards.


• Drive knowledge management, training programs, and capability building initiatives.


• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.


• Business Continuity & Organizational Support


• Own and maintain Business Continuity Planning (BCP) readiness.


• Ensure backup planning and resource cross-skilling within the team.


• Support organizational growth initiatives and future service expansion plans.


• Perform additional responsibilities aligned with business and organizational priorities.


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Education:

• Professional qualification in Finance (e.g. CA, CPA, etc.) or MBA or Master degree in finance / Accounting or related disciplines.

Working Experience & Skills:

• 12-18 years’ experience in Finance and Accounting 


• Lead a team of 10+ employees


• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate to service recipients


• Excellent time management, good organization skills and multi-tasking skills


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to excel under pressure for meeting any tight deadlines


• Self-motivated, hardworking, and with management skills


• Curiosity to learn, adaptability to changes and agile and ability to challenge status quo

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  Knowledge of MS Office Applications, especially MS Word, Excel, and Power Point


• Knowledge of SAP Systems


• Proficiency in English and other languages required


• Proficient knowledge and understanding on related processes


• Knowledge in programing or scripting are an added advantage but not mandatory