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# SAP Finance Function Lead

- **Company:** Novanta Inc.
- **Location:** Stockport, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, SAP (Applications), Sap Finance, SAP S/4HANA
- **Published:** June 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7be469123f54c97b

## About the Role

Do you have experience in SAP S/4HANA?, * 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.

## Description

* 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


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