Master Data Steward/Analyst​

Date: Sep 17, 2025

Location: Pune, IN

Company: AkzoNobel

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.

For more information please visit

2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.

AkzoNobel has started its journey to mature its Master Data Management (MDM) Services, and for this, setting up Global MDM capabilities is essential. The MDM Operations Steward/Analyst will execute master data maintenance processes within SLAs, including its controls and monitor master data quality definitions and rules.

• Core Knowledge of Finance Master data (E2E)
• Knowledge about P2P and O2C Cycle
• Well-versed in SAP MDM tables and transactions.
• Well-versed with MDG systems.
• Should be familiar with the CFIN system (SAP Central Finance tools)
• Should be familiar with IDOC Monitoring
• Detailed knowledge of SAP ECC, MDG, FIORI, Coupa
• Knowledge of MDG Fiori preferred.
• Experience in MDM process improvement and root cause analysis.
• Experience in S/4 HANA environment.

• Graduation in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, IT or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3-7 year's experience in MDM related function.
• Core Knowledge of Finance Master data (E2E)
• Knowledge about P2P Cycle
• Well-versed in SAP MDM tables and transactions.
• Well-versed with MDG systems.
• Should be familiar with the CFIN system (SAP Central Finance tools)
• Should be familiar with IDOC Monitoring
• Detailed knowledge of SAP ECC, MDG, FIORI, Coupa
• Knowledge of MDG Fiori preferred.
• Experience in MDM process improvement and root cause analysis.
• Experience in S/4 HANA environment.
• Experience in MDM application systems development and implementation (preferably SAP ECC and SAP MDG).
• Experience in complex IT system environments.
• Experience in complex business environments with multiple stakeholders, including service providers for both IT as organizational/process capabilities).
• Understanding of external factors influencing master data management such as competitors, regulatory requirements, best in class practices, etc.
• Leverages business understanding and its requirements in the design of the MDM project agreed end states/outcomes.
• Keeps deadlines and produces high quality output.
• Able to resolve the critical queries related to replication issues between MDG and SAP.

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 48930