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Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.
Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.
About The Role
We are seeking a Finance Systems Analyst to join the Finance Systems team within the Finance Department on a permanent basis.
You will support the administration, maintenance and continuous improvement of the University’s Unit4 ERP system and associated finance systems, ensuring services are efficient, reliable and meet the needs of the wider University community.
Working closely with colleagues across Finance and other departments, you will provide system support, troubleshoot issues, lead on system developments and enhancements, and contribute to projects that improve financial processes and reporting. The role also includes supporting related systems and integrations and deputising for the Head of Finance Systems when required.
You will have significant experience working with finance systems within an ERP environment, together with strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
To be successful in this role there is a requirement for extensive previous experience of working with a finance system as part of an ERP solution.
You should also be able to demonstrate:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience of delivering a professional and customer-focused support service
- The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong IT skills across a range of software applications
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.
Welsh Language Skills
The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 – A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.
The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.
Additional Information
Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter via the ‘Apply’ button above.
