Finance Systems Manager

The Finance Systems Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Finance Systems team in the Directorate of Finance at the University of Manchester.

Reporting to the Head of Finance Systems, the Finance Systems Manager will lead the Finance Systems ‘business-as-usual’ (BAU) team, including line management of 2 to 3 Finance Systems Administrators. Primary responsibilities of the team include providing systems support to users, overseeing systems processes at month ends, responding to requests and issues as they arise, report development and distribution, and ensuring systems-based control and reconciliations processes are in place and well managed, including reconciliation of inbound integrated systems data.

The Finance Systems Manager will also work with other members of the Finance Systems and IT teams to support and deliver ongoing systems developments, including working with test scripts and procedures, and providing training documentation.

While the role predominantly follows standard business hours, there may be occasional requirements for out-of-hours or weekend work to support urgent incidents or critical updates. Flexibility and a commitment to maintaining system uptime during these times are important aspects of the role.

About Finance Systems

Finance Systems sits within the Directorate of Finance and is responsible for maintaining the Oracle Financials application, along with a number of other finance and reporting packages.

The Team

The Directorate of Finance comprises approx. 240 employees spread across 8 different teams managing a variety of finance activities. The Finance Systems team is a small (5-10 person) team within Financial Services (Central Finance), working closely alongside the areas of Financial control, Corporate finance, Tax, and Finance Operations.

Our mission is to be experts in the systems we maintain and the environment in which we operate, providing exceptional guidance, support and insight to all users and working collaboratively with IT partners to deliver modern, innovative solutions to meet the needs of the Directorate and the University as a whole.

• That they are a finance systems expert, preferably with HE sector or equivalent experience managing a complex finance system

• Possess strong accounting and IT skills, demonstrating accuracy and attention to detail

• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to deliver a high-quality and professional service, maintaining good working relationships across the University

• A strong team manager and team player, willing to go the extra mile and able to work with minimal supervision

• A continues improvement mindset and capability to adapt processes to adequately support business activities

• Annual leave

• Employee discount, As well as a competitive salary, and working for an internationally recognised University:

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 29 days

• Time off between Christmas and New Year this is in on top of annual leave entitlement

• Access to a comprehensive employee assistance programme, supporting your physical, mental, and financial health and legal advice

• Leading pensions schemes, travel season tickets loans, workplace nursery, staff networking groups discounts for all the family to enjoy and so much more.

• Training, career opportunities, and continuous professional development.

• Find out more about all the benefits of working at the University of Manchester here

The University of Manchester

Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL

Hybrid work

Permanent, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, Name: Mike Hale

Email: mike.hale@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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