Job Title Master Data Associate - fixed term contract Job Description This role is part of the Global Master Data team which is responsible for the updating of master data elements in Sage's Financial management Systems (X3, SAP, Intacct) and supporting the month end close of various legacy Billing Systems used throughout the company. You will ensure that standard methods and procedures are used for efficient and prompt handling of all changes requested and also minimizing any adverse impact of changes upon service quality and to ensure that we are fully compliant. Working with stakeholders across Global Finance Operations (mainly across the three Global Finance Shared Service Centres EFSSC, IFSSC and NASSC) covering Purchase to Pay (P2P including T&E), Order to Cash (O2C), and Record to Report (R2R). This is a hybrid role, 3 days per week from our Newcastle office. Key Responsibilities Summary of role This role sits within the Global Master Data team and focuses on keeping Sage's financial systems running smoothly by maintaining accurate master data and supporting month-end processes. You'll work with finance teams across the business to ensure changes are handled efficiently, consistently and in line with compliance standards. What I will be doing You'll be responsible for accurately updating and maintaining key master data-such as customer, supplier, employee and general ledger records-in systems including X3, SAP and various legacy billing platforms. You'll handle data-related queries, support month-end close activities, and keep stakeholders informed of any issues. The role also involves contributing to process improvements, documenting workflows, supporting KPI reporting and ensuring all work meets internal and external compliance requirements. A key part of your work will be collaborating with finance teams across Purchase to Pay, Order to Cash and Record to Report to ensure a smooth and customer-focused service. What we are looking for We're looking for someone with experience working with master data, ideally within a technology or ERP-driven environment. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, service-focused setting with changing priorities and formal SLAs. Strong data skills-such as cleansing, reconciliation and validation-are valuable, as is experience working with complex datasets. A finance qualification is a plus but not essential. Most importantly, you'll bring accuracy, curiosity, a willingness to learn and a commitment to maintaining high-quality, compliant data. LI-ND1 Function Finance Operations Country United Kingdom Office Location Newcastle Work Place type Hybrid Advert Working at Sage means you're supporting millions of small and medium sized businesses globally with technology to work faster and smarter. We leverage the future of AI, meaning business owners spend less time doing routine tasks, like entering invoices and generating reports, and more time pursuing their ambitions. Our colleagues are the best of the best. It's why we were awarded 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor. Because to achieve extraordinary outcomes, we need extraordinary teams. This means infusing Sage with people who knock down barriers, continuously innovate, and want to experience their potential. Learn more about working at Sage: sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/working-at-sage/ Watch a video about our culture: youtube.com/watch?v=qIoiCpZH-QE We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. If you need support applying, reach out at careers@sage.com. Learn more about DEI at Sage: sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/