Finance Systems Developer

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About this role: Finance Services are looking for an experienced Unit4 ERP systems developer to help support the University’s finance system and play a key role in future projects. 

The Finance Systems and Processes team provide first and second line support for Unit4 ERP, system integrations, reports development, system upgrades and module implementations.

This role will work closely with Head of Finance Systems and other systems developers to deliver first class support, acting as an escalation point, and implement future projects to agreed standards and timescales.  The role holder will line manage system administrators and be responsible for their development.

The Finance Services team of around 90 professionals has a wide-ranging remit.  In all our work, we take great pride in providing a reliable, efficient and friendly service, underpinned by a commitment to the highest professional standards.

About you

You will have practical experience of supporting and developing multiple modules within Unit4 ERP (such as Financials, Logistics, PCB, Fixed Assets) for a large user community.  You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence colleagues at all levels of the organisation and work collaboratively with external partners.

You will lead projects and provide technical expertise to deliver system and process improvements, maintaining robust project documentation and communication plans. 

A strong understanding of all current Unit4 reporting tools, such as Xtra Reports, Excelerator, SQL and Information Browsers is highly desirable.

You will deliver clear training guides, provide necessary user training and knowledge sharing with colleagues.

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol , one of the UK’s most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community .

We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive.

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Richard Dewfall by email [email protected]

Interviews are likely to take place at our Frenchay Campus on 10th April 2024.

This is a full-time, permanent post, working 37 hours per week.

This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based at least 50 percent of your time, with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days.

To ensure fairness and equity all salary offers will be made in line with the University's salary assessment guidelines and will be based on your relevant skills and experience.

We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible to be sponsored under the criteria.

Please also refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist  which provides details of which documents are acceptable to prove your right to work in the UK. Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to produce your right to work documents at your interview.

Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

Advice to applicants

We’d love to hear from you - if you are excited about joining us at UWE please complete our application form as soon as possible.

Tell us about how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description, and include specific examples wherever possible.

Once we have completed shortlisting we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.