Finance Data Migration Lead (fixed term contract)

Job Description We are seeking a Data Migration Lead to join our transformational programme team, responsible for ensuring the quality migration of data between systems. You'll lead data identification, cleansing, mapping, and transformation processes, overseeing testing and quality checks to ensure accurate transfers. In addition, you'll support teams in embedding new ways of working and provide hypercare to ensure data is used correctly. Working across multiple projects, including ERP and revenue reporting data migrations, you'll also drive continuous improvement in data quality and management efficiency. You'll be supported by an analyst to ensure seamless project execution., The Data Migration Lead to create and implement data migration strategies, overseeing end-to-end planning and execution. You will lead a small data analyst team and matrix teams to deliver migration activities, developing solutions and tools to support the process. Key responsibilities include cleansing, identifying, mapping, and transforming data for accurate system integration, along with conducting data reconciliation and testing. You'll ensure quality assurance throughout the migration, liaising with Internal Audit for validation. Additionally, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data controls and management across systems, driving efficiency and accuracy.

Ideally you will have expertise in finance processes, including chart of accounts mapping, DOA setup, fixed assets, supplier, and trial balance data. You will have strong data management skills, covering mapping, quality assurance, and governance, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues. Attention to detail is crucial, along with experience using ETL tools to support migration. As a strong collaborator and communicator, you will lead migration execution, coordinating with global colleagues across time zones. Flexibility for travel to non-UK Sage offices is required. Experience with financial data and ERP platforms (SAP, Sage X3) is a plus.

What's in it for you?

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• 5 paid days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation.
• Flexible work patterns and hybrid working (3 days on-site at our Newcastle office).
Function Finance 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