Deputy Finance Systems Manager

This post is full time and permanent, working 35 hours per week.  

Are you an experienced finance systems professional looking for an exciting opportunity to shape and enhance financial processes at an innovative and dynamic London university? We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Deputy Finance Systems Manager to support the management and development of our finance systems, ensuring they are efficient, user-friendly and fit for the future.

The University of Westminster has a rich history of providing forward thinking transformative education and fostering a diverse and inclusive community. Our Finance team plays a crucial role in supporting the University’s goals through effective financial management and systems optimisation. We are committed to continuous improvement and innovation, making this an exciting time to join us.

As Deputy Finance Systems Manager, you will:

• Support the Finance Systems Manager in enhancing and maintaining the University’s finance systems Unit4 Agresso, ensuring compliance and sector best practices.
• Manage system improvement projects and drive service enhancements that add real value to our stakeholders.
• Manage and develop a team of Finance Systems Administrators, ensuring high-quality service delivery and professional growth.
• Act as a technical expert, providing support, training, and guidance to finance system users across the University.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including IT colleagues, to optimise financial reporting, data integrity, and system functionality.
• Provide key financial data and management information for internal and external reporting needs.

We are looking for a motivated and experienced individual with:

• A degree in IT, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Knowledge of Unit4 financial software and technical finance systems.
• Experience delivering system-related projects and optimising finance systems.
• An understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Previous experience in managing or supervising a team, with excellent leadership and communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

At the University of Westminster, we are committed to creating an inclusive, flexible, and supportive working environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Flexible and smart working opportunities
• Competitive pension scheme
• Staff development and training programmes
• A diverse and welcoming community and more

To apply for this vacancy please click 'Apply' above. Further information can be found in the job description and person specification, which can be accessed through this link too.

At the University of Westminster, diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity are at the core of how we engage with students, colleagues, applicants, visitors and all our stakeholders.

We are fully committed to enabling a supportive and safe learning and working environment which is equitable, diverse and inclusive, is based on mutual respect and trust, and in which harassment and discrimination are neither tolerated nor acceptable.

The University has adopted Smart Working principles to support and further our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion aims of being an inclusive, collaborative and flexible employer. Further details of Smart Working can be discussed at interview stage.

Closing date: midnight on 23 March 2025

Interviews are likely to be held on: w/c 31 March 2025

Administrative contact (for queries only): Recruitment@westminster.ac.uk

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