Finance Systems Developer

Job description

Please note a full application including a covering letter detailing your experience alongside a CV is required for applications to be considered. Please be advised applications made without providing a cover letter will not be accepted.

Background of department/role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Canterbury Christ Church University during a period of significant digital transformation and service improvement.

As part of our Digital Products team, you will play an important role in developing, supporting and enhancing the University's enterprise Finance systems, including Unit4 Business World (Agresso) and associated applications and integrations.

As our Finance Systems Developer, you will be responsible for delivering technical improvements that help ensure our Finance systems remain reliable, secure and effective. Working closely with the Finance Systems Specialist, Product Manager, Finance colleagues and external suppliers, you will undertake system configuration, development, troubleshooting, testing and implementation of technical changes.

You will have the technical capability to independently investigate complex issues, develop solutions and deliver enhancements, while collaborating with colleagues to coordinate development activities and maintain appropriate technical standards.

The role will also contribute to system upgrades, integration improvements, incident resolution, automation and continuous improvement, helping to strengthen the resilience and performance of our Finance Products.

We are looking for someone with practical experience of developing and supporting enterprise business systems, with strong technical problem-solving skills and an understanding of system configuration, databases, integrations and change management.

You will be comfortable working with both technical and non-technical colleagues, translating business requirements into effective technical solutions and managing competing operational and development priorities.

Experience of Unit4 Business World (Agresso), SQL, reporting tools or enterprise finance systems would be particularly advantageous.

About Digital at Canterbury Christ Church University

Our Digital teams are developing modern, reliable and user-focused services to support the University's strategic priorities.

You will join a collaborative Digital Products team working across business-critical applications and services, with opportunities to contribute to meaningful improvements in the systems that support the University's day-to-day operations.

How will you work?

We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible.

The role is based in Canterbury, with a flexible and connected (Professional Services) Campus attendance will vary on a day-to-day basis and across the year but must purposefully align to the needs of our students, staff, and stakeholders. It is expected that there will be a relatively even balance between time spent on and off campus; but in most cases the work location will be determined by the service

How to apply

Start date for applications: 12 th of December 2026
Closing date for applications: 4 th of December 2026
Interviews are to be held: To be confirmed shortly after closing

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact [email protected] (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ6461.

Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.

Additional Information

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU

Our University is deeply committed to shaping sustainable futures as a key part of its mission and values. If you share this passion, we encourage you to join us in making CCCU a more socially and environmentally conscious, sustainable place to study and workEmployment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University's redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.

For more information about this role, please view the job description via the attachments link above.

Location

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