Master Data Consultants
Employment Type: Contract (6 months+)
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
Rate: $75–95/hr
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Position Type: New Role
About the Opportunity
Our client is a large, Canadian-headquartered pharmaceutical company with a global footprint and a finance function that operates to public-company internal control standards. The Vendor Master function is moving from Supply Chain into Finance, and with it comes an opportunity to reset how vendor data is created, governed, and maintained.
To get there, the team is bringing in four to five Vendor Master Data Consultants for a one-time data cleanup and process redesign. The work is expected to run at least six months and is a prerequisite for a planned AP automation initiative, so the quality of what you deliver directly shapes what comes next.
You’ll work hands-on in the vendor master data, then step back to redesign the processes around it, document them, and recommend best practices. Two legacy team members are transferring into Finance to support continuity, which means you’ll have institutional knowledge to lean on while you build the new standard. This is a strong fit for experienced contractors who want clear scope, visible impact, and a front-row seat to a finance transformation.
Key Responsibilities
- Cleanse and standardize the vendor master, including duplicate, inactive, and incomplete records
- Redesign vendor onboarding, maintenance, and change management processes
- Write SOPs and process documentation for the new Finance-owned Vendor Master function
- Recommend best practices and controls for vendor data governance
- Apply internal control standards to vendor setup, changes, and approvals
- Partner with AP, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Finance to resolve data issues at the source
- Prepare vendor data and processes for the upcoming AP automation implementation
- Work alongside the transferring Vendor Master team members to retain institutional knowledge
- Report progress and flag risks to Finance leadership throughout the engagement
What You Bring
- Hands-on vendor master data experience, including cleanup, maintenance, and governance
- Experience working in a large organization with complex vendor and supplier data
- Business analyst or senior specialist level skills, with the ability to redesign a process and not just run it
- Strong documentation skills, with a track record of writing clear, usable SOPs
- Working knowledge of internal controls and how they apply to vendor data
- Comfort working independently on a defined, time-bound project
- Clear communication with both finance and operational stakeholders
Nice to Have
- Finance or accounting background
- Public-company experience, including exposure to internal controls over financial reporting
- Exposure to AP automation implementations or ERP data migrations
- Experience with vendor master consolidation or data remediation projects
Next Steps
We do appreciate all interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Clarity Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and workplace. If you require accommodation, please let us know in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Please note: We use AI-assisted tools for notetaking during the screening process.
JOB ID # 3709364
About Clarity Recruitment
Clarity is an executive search and recruitment firm specializing in Finance & Accounting talent across Canada - from accountants to CFOs. Additionally, Clarity partners with organizations to hire exceptional talent in HR, Operations, and IT, helping build the teams that power business success. Our process is designed to minimize risk, maximize alignment, and move quickly. With dedicated practices in Executive Search, Full-Time Search, and Project & Interim Consulting, we help organizations grow with confidence. Visit findingclarity.ca to learn more!
