Finance Systems and Projects Manager

Job description

Finance Systems and Projects Manager

Department

Finance

Location

Ormskirk

Salary

£53,301 to £59,966 per annum

Permanent

Post Type

Full Time

Closing Date

Friday 30 October 2026

Reference

EHA1913-1026-R

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We're here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Finance Projects and Systems Manager to join the Finance department here at Edge Hill University. You will act as the technical lead for core finance systems, associated platforms and the lead contributor on behalf of Finance when supporting wider university digital projects.

Your main duties and responsibilities will include:

• Leading finance and payment systems strategy, configuration, integration, and development, with the strategic directive to implement a new system
• Play a key role in the implementation, transition and successful delivery of a new Finance system, supporting the redesign and improvement of core financial processes and enhancing the quality, accessibility and effectiveness of financial data, reporting and management information.
• Ensuring the university's finance and payment system platforms remain secure, reliable, effectively integrated, and aligned with institutional priorities and regulatory requirements
• Responsibility of application lifecycle management, supplier and vendor relationships, service performance, and operational risk ownership across the Finance Systems portfolio

As part of the University's ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, please contact: Alex Lester, Head of Payroll, Pensions & Finance Systems at [email protected]

About You

As Finance Projects and Systems Manager you will have:

• Experience of managing technically complex IT solutions and services across multiple hardware environments and software platforms, delivering intended outcomes and quality results
• Recognised expert in enterprise finance systems and digital transformation, evidenced through professional accreditation, sector leadership
• Excellent working knowledge of Finance systems or similar business systems
• Detailed knowledge and practical experience of enterprise application development, configuration, integration and support
• Experience managing and prioritising multiple technical projects, operation activities, and competing demand within complex service environments
• Experience of supplier and vendor relationship management
• Evidence of providing technical leadership

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 39 days annual leave per annum, (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources
• A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we've been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you've ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn't about how much you take in. It's about what you take out into the world.

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885,Edge Hill University is "A great success story... an institution that improves and impresses year after year" - Times Higher Education.

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