Senior Finance Systems Manager

University of East London 

We’re the University of East London (UEL) founded in 1898 and proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future. 

But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo. 

About the Service  

The Finance Department at the University of East London plays a key role in managing the University's financial resources to ensure stability, efficiency, and strategic investment in its future, aligned with Vision 2028. We provide a comprehensive range of financial services, including budgeting, financial and tax planning, compliance, and advisory support, ensuring the University operates smoothly. Our responsibilities also include the preparation of annual financial statements, statutory reporting, and regulatory submissions. We work proactively with schools and services staff, and students to offer financial guidance, maintain compliance, and drive value for money across all operations. 

About the Job 

This role manages, maintains, supports and develops the University’s main finance system (Unit4 ERPx) and supports other integrated finance systems. Working with the Head of Finance Systems, you will help deliver first-class finance systems and services across UEL, improving user experience, financial control and processing efficiency. 

You will: 

Lead the ownership and ongoing development of Unit4ERPx, promoting best practice use and ensuring appropriate financial controls are in place.Maintain data integrity and effective interfaces across finance systems (including Unit4ERPx, WPM and Proactis), resolving issues and improving data quality with stakeholders and IT.Manage a customer-focused finance systems helpdesk, providing second-line support for complex issues and reducing call volumes through training and process redesign.Develop and deliver effective finance systems training,manualsand SOPs, alongsidemaintainingFinance intranet content to ensure information is current,accurateand user-friendly.

About You:  

You will be an experienced finance systems professional with strong leadership capability and a proven track record in developing and supporting major financial systems. You will be confident working with stakeholders at all levels and translating complex requirements into practical, compliant solutions. 

You will bring: 

Degree-level education (or equivalent) and be a qualified accountant or have significant equivalent experience.Substantial leadership experience implementing and developing major financial systems and strategies, with practical experience of a corporate finance system such as Unit4ERPx.Strong experience of systems development, testing and support, including designing and delivering training to users of different seniority, and maintaining customer service standards.Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, including producing business cases, technical documentation, SOPs and reports, and influencing internal teams and third-party providers to resolve issues effectively.

Benefits Package 

At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It’s about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture.  

We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits.  

You can explore our full benefits package here: 

https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-all-academic-positions 

https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-all-academic-management-positions 

https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions 

https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-management-grade-positions 

Equal Opportunities 

UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer and are proud of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity achievements, including: zero gender pay gap, members of Stonewall and have won Athena Swan awards. We expect all employees of UEL to accept our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form.  

We're a disability confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. 

So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and commit to success, we want you to apply today! 

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Closing Date: 20 Feb 2026

Team: Support - UELPS Ltd

Salary: £53,040 to £60,752