Finance Data Operations Senior Analyst

Castrol is one of the world’s leading lubricant brands, serving customers and consumers in the automotive, marine, industrial and energy sectors. Castrol brands are recognised globally for their premium quality and high performance, shaped by the company’s commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technology. With products sold in more than 150 countries, Castrol has helped keep things moving on roads and racetracks, air, sea, and space for over 125 years. 

Whether you're just starting out or ready for your next big move, you're in the right place to explore an exciting career with Castrol.

Job description

About the Team

The Finance Master Data team manages and maintains finance master data across Castrol, ensuring data accuracy, consistency and compliance with governance standards. The team works closely with Finance, Digital & Technology, ERP Support and Reporting teams across multiple countries to support financial operations and reliable reporting. The team also plays a key role in supporting Castrol’s separation and transformation activities, helping establish effective master data processes for the future operating model.

Key tasks

• Manage the creation, modification and deactivation of Finance Master Data, ensuring requests are processed accurately and on time.
  
• Review and validate master data requests in line with data governance standards, company policies and financial reporting requirements.
  
• Maintain key finance structures, including Cost Centres, Profit Centres, Company Codes, GL Accounts and Reporting Hierarchies.
  
• Perform regular data quality checks, reconciliations and master data health checks to identify and resolve inconsistencies.
  
• Investigate and resolve master data issues impacting financial processes, reporting and integrated systems.
  
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, segregation of duties (SoD) and audit requirements, escalating governance issues where necessary.
  
• Collaborate with Finance, Digital, ERP and Reporting teams to provide subject matter expertise and support issue resolution.
  
• Support Castrol separation and transformation activities, including data migration, validation, testing, UAT and Day 1 readiness.
  
• Maintain process documentation and contribute to continuous improvement, automation and simplification of Finance Master Data processes.
  

Experience required

• 6–7 years of relevant experience in General Accounting, Group Reporting, Management Information Reporting or Data Management.
  
• Practical experience in Finance Master Data operations, maintenance, governance or support within a large or international corporate environment.
  
• Strong understanding of finance master data structures, including Cost Centres, Profit Centres, Company Codes, GL Accounts, Reporting Hierarchies and Consolidation Structures.
  
• Hands-on experience working with SAP and integrated finance systems.
  
• Exposure to ERP implementation, data migration, system transformation or finance transition programmes.
  
• Good understanding of data governance, internal controls, compliance and financial reporting requirements.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate data quality issues and resolve complex master data challenges.
  
• Excellent attention to detail, with a focus on data accuracy, consistency and process efficiency.
  
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to work across Finance, Digital, ERP and Reporting teams.
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and support operational activities in a changing business environment.
  
• University degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field, or a recognised professional accounting qualification.
  

Privacy

The Castrol entity recruiting for this role is the data controller for the personal information you provide. We use it to assess your application and to manage the recruitment and onboarding process. We may share it with service providers who support our recruitment, and it may be transferred to other Castrol entities internationally under appropriate safeguards. We keep it only for as long as necessary. For details of how we use your information and your data protection rights, contact privacy.response@castrol.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to Castrol recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.).

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.