Accounts Payable Master Data Management Team Leader

Job Description

Job Description:

We are now recruiting an Accounts Payable Master Data Management Team Leader for Airbus GBS.

​As the Team Leader for Master Data Management (MDM) at Airbus, you will lead and guide a team responsible for the Vendor Master Data maintenance across multiple legal entities within various Airbus divisions. This role combines leadership, strategic oversight, and hands-on expertise in MDM to ensure that data governance, compliance, and quality standards meet Airbus' high standards for data accuracy and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities - your mission

The main tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Lead, mentor, and support the team to ensure high performance, collaboration, and professional growth.

• Oversee supplier master data maintenance, ensuring adherence to Corporate Master Data Guidelines and Internal Controls to prevent fraud attempts.

• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Procurement, and other stakeholders to enhance MDM processes and drive efficiencies.

• Support MDM-related projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organizational goals.

• Implement data governance practices, including regular data cleansing and validation, to maintain data accuracy and integrity.

• Develop and maintain documentation for MDM policies and processes, adhering to country and company regulations.

• Manage vendor relationships, guiding the team in data validation and compliance with regulatory standards.

• Act as an escalation point for internal queries, providing guidance on MDM requests and issues.

• Identify fraud risks and implement preventive measures to safeguard data integrity.

Requirements - our ideal candidate will have

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.

• At least 5 Year experience in Master Data Management, including 2 Year experience in a leadership role, preferably in a multinational environment.

• Expertise in SAP FI/CO or other ERP systems, with solid understanding of MDM impact on business processes

• Knowledge of data governance principles, compliance, and fraud prevention.

• Proven team leadership skills with the ability to balance day-to-day operations with strategic initiatives.

• Strong problem-solving ability, with a focus on data accuracy and compliance.

• Creative skills with ability to craft tailored solutions to meet the wide range of business needs across the organization.

• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and process optimization.

• Flexibility and capacity to work effectively in a dynamic and changing environment.

• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills in English; additional languages are a plus.

Benefits - what’s in it for you

• Diverse career opportunities within Airbus European core countries or in other regions around the world.

• A hybrid working model, allowing you to combine onsite and offsite work.

• A modern office at Parque das Nacoes, well connected to public transportation.

• A motivated and fun crew to grow and build and shape the GBS together.

• An intense and exciting onboarding experience.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Portugal SA

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Digital <JF-IM-DI>

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