Procure to Pay Analyst - Vendor Master Data focus

Join AniCura as a Master Data Senior Analyst – Procure to Pay and play a key role in shaping data excellence across our European finance systems. You’ll drive automation, ensure data integrity, and help power our digital finance transformation in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.

About AniCura

AniCura is a family of well-known animal hospitals and clinics specialized in veterinary care for companion animals. AniCura provides modern, high-quality veterinary care for pets at over 500 practices in 17 European countries and creates peace of mind for pet owners through excellent access and patient safety. AniCura has a turnover of around $1B with the aspiration to expand business through a combination of organic growth and new hospital acquisitions. Every year, AniCura’s 12,000 passionate professionals attend to three million companion animal patients. Since 2018, AniCura has been a part of Mars Veterinary Health, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

Role Overview

The Master Data Analyst plays a pivotal role in maintaining data integrity and standardization across the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) function. Operating within a multinational, shared services environment, this role ensures the harmonization of master data across key platforms such as Oracle, APRO, ACIP, and Banking. By supporting seamless collaboration with our outsourcing partner (DXC) and enabling efficient, automated processes, the role underpins the operational effectiveness of the broader P2P landscape.

As part of the European P2P structure, the Master Data Senior Analyst serves as a key liaison between operational teams, system owners, and DXC, ensuring that master data is optimized to support integration, accurate processing, and end-to-end process automation across markets.

Reporting directly to the Head of P2P Europe, the role demands a blend of analytical expertise, meticulous attention to detail, and strong stakeholder engagement to drive data-driven excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Master Data Operations & Quality

• Execute Master Data Changes: Process timely and accurate changes across Oracle, APRO, ACIP, and banking platforms, ensuring clear accountability and complete audit trails.

• Supplier Engagement: Communicate directly with suppliers to collect, validate, and maintain accurate master data records.

• Data Governance: Apply validation rules and quality controls to standardize processes across countries and legal entities.

Fraud Prevention & Compliance

• Fraud Detection: Perform rigorous checks on supplier legitimacy and banking details, flagging any anomalies or risks for further review.

• Internal Controls: Document and execute internal controls across the P2P process to ensure alignment with Mars guidelines.

Performance & Vendor Monitoring

• SLA Monitoring: Monitor and report on external partner performance, flagging compliance gaps and maintaining documentation for periodic contract reviews.

• Quality Reporting: Provide insights and reporting on data quality metrics to support end-to-end P2P process performance.

Continuous Improvement & Strategy

• Landscape Analysis: Analyze existing data environments to identify inefficiencies and lead harmonization efforts.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with stakeholders to promote data standards and foster a data-driven culture across the organization.

Summary of the Role

• Job Title: Master Data Analyst – Procure to Pay

• Department: Finance

• Reports To: Head of P2P Europe

• Location: Netherlands preferred / Munich / Solihull / Madrid

• Contract: Full-time

• Languages: Fluency in English (German and French are a plus)

• Key Stakeholders: Finance Teams, IT, Outsourcing Partner (DXC), Local Market Operations

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Information Systems, Data Management, or a related discipline.

• Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in a finance or data-centric role, ideally within a shared services or multinational environment.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency with ERP and financial systems—Oracle a plus—and familiarity with P2P (Procure-to-Pay) processes.

• Data Governance: Understanding of master data quality standards, validation rules, and the importance of audit trails.

• Risk & Compliance: Knowledge of fraud-prevention checks (e.g., banking validation) and internal control execution.

• Analytical Skills: Ability to monitor performance metrics and identify data discrepancies or inefficiencies.

• Communication: Strong communication skills for direct interaction with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve data issues.

• Preferred Qualifications: Professional certifications in data management or ERP platforms are an advantage

Our offer:

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to shape the future of veterinary care, together.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package

• A stimulating work environment with good opportunities for personal development

• Freedom to take responsibility and the opportunity to influence

• Flexible working hours, hybrid working, international, digital work environment

• Learning and development opportunities

• The opportunity to cuddle our beloved 4-legged friends in our offices.

• We are always open for a conversation to discuss your individual needs.

If this sounds like you

Please contact Lekya Kanamarlapudi, Group Corporate Recruiter, who is happy to tell you more about this opportunity and the recruitment process. Or apply by submitting your resume through clicking the apply button below.

AniCura is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.