Finance Systems Configuration Manager (Existing Systems) in Portsmouth

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This role will support the Deputy Director of Finance and Procurement (Procure to Pay) by overseeing the day‑to‑day management of the financial systems and infrastructure, ensuring that it meets University requirements and supports statutory compliance. This role will work collaboratively with the Transactions team to support the Financial Systems Team in meeting their objectives. The role will work closely with University departments to provide guidance on financial systems usage, streamline processes, and ensure continuous improvement across the University in respect of Corporate Finance System functionality and integration.

The working pattern for this post is full time, however we may be able to consider reduced hours for the right candidate. Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role. Interviews are currently anticipated to be held virtually on 05 June 2026. This appointment is a fixed‑term contract until 17 December 2027. For internal candidates it may be possible to apply for this role under the Secondment Policy. If you wish to apply as a secondee, you must have approval of your line manager in advance of submitting your application form. Please confirm in your application that your line manager has approved this.

If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Samuel Hills, Deputy Director of Finance & Procurement at Samuel.hills@port.ac.uk.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family‑friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start‑up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.

New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe. This ensures fairness, consistency and transparency in our pay structures. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from our normal policy.

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect. Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.