At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead SAP Finance transformation and shape global finance processes.
- Company: Join Novanta, a global leader in innovative technology for healthcare and manufacturing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus opportunities, flexible working, and structured career development.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with international opportunities and a focus on continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real-world impact while working in a collaborative and empowering culture.
- Qualifications: Strong finance background with S/4HANA expertise and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 £ per year.
Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At 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 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.
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
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.
Travel Requirements: As required for program milestones and deliverables.
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
We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, for example with applications, interviews, or assessments, please inform Talent Acquisition Partner. We will work with you to understand your needs and make appropriate arrangements so you can perform at your best.
Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.
Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.
Location: Stockport, United Kingdom
Type: Full time
SAP Finance Function Lead employer: Novanta
At Novanta, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and precision in our Stockport location. Our employees benefit from comprehensive training and growth opportunities, ensuring they can advance their skills in the high-tech field of laser systems. Join us to be part of a collaborative team dedicated to excellence and quality in mission-critical technologies.
