Global SAP Finance Lead - Hybrid, S/4HANA Transformation

Novanta Inc.; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus opportunities

Flexible working approach

Structured career development

Job summary

Novanta Inc. is seeking an SAP Finance Functional Lead to join its Global Transformation Programme based in Stockport. This role offers high visibility and the chance to significantly influence finance processes globally, shaping design initiatives rather than merely implementation.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong finance background, extensive S/4HANA expertise, and a solid grasp of finance processes. The organization promotes a flexible working approach supporting work-life balance, along with a structured career development path.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Finance with expertise in S/4HANA.
• Experience in ERP transformation programmes.
• In-depth understanding of Finance processes including GL, AP/AR.

Responsibilities

• Represent Finance in global design decisions.
• Validate end-to-end Finance processes.
• Drive data readiness and migration.

Skills

Strong Finance background

S/4HANA expertise

ERP transformation experience

Finance process understanding (GL, AP/AR, controlling)

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement skills

Education

Professional Finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA)

Tools

SAP Activate methodology

Job description

Novanta Inc. is seeking an SAP Finance Functional Lead to join its Global Transformation Programme based in Stockport. This role offers high visibility and the chance to significantly influence finance processes globally, shaping design initiatives rather than merely implementation.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong finance background, extensive S/4HANA expertise, and a solid grasp of finance processes. The organization promotes a flexible working approach supporting work-life balance, along with a structured career development path.