SAP Finance Functional Lead
Global Transformation Programme
Stockport - Hybrid Working
Join a business undergoing a major SAP S/4HANA transformation where Finance plays a critical role in shaping the future operating model.
As SAP Finance Functional Lead, you will:
- Represent Finance in global design decisions
- Validate end-to-end Finance processes (GL, AP/AR, controlling, assets)
- Drive data readiness and migration
- Lead Finance testing, cutover and go-live support
Why this role stands out:
- High visibility, strategic role within transformation
- Real influence over global Finance processes
- Opportunity to shape design, not just implement
Travel Requirements
As required for program milestones and deliverables.
Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.
Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta.
Why work at Novanta?
- Work on products with clear real-world impact across medical, life sciences, and advanced industrial applications
- Own meaningful outcomes in small, focused teams while backed by a global, well-invested organisation
- Competitive, market-aligned salary with bonus opportunities and pension contributions
- Flexible working approach where possible to support work-life balance
- Structured career development with access to learning, progression, and international opportunities
- Culture focused on accountability, practical problem solving, and continuous improvement
What we are looking for:
- Strong Finance background + S/4HANA expertise
- Experience in ERP transformation programmes
- Strong understanding of Finance processes including GL, AP/AR, fixed assets, controlling, costing, and period close.
- Ability to constructively challenge design decisions using practical Finance knowledge.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Desirable
- Professional Finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA).
- Exposure to multiple S/4HANA modules (FI, CO, AA, PS).
- Experience in manufacturing or multi-entity corporate environments.
- Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology.
