Finance Systems Analyst

About the University of Sunderland

The University of Sunderland offers life-changing opportunities for 27,500 students across its campuses in Sunderland, London, Hong Kong, and through global partnerships with learning institutions in 19 countries. We're proud to be a top 50 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024), with top-quality facilities, inclusive culture, and our vibrant, ever-changing city.

About the role

As a Finance Systems Analyst you will be part of a small team within Planning and Finance and work closely with our supplier Technology One and other teams within the service. This is an exciting time to join the team as we embark on transformational change to maximise automation are key to the wider university.

You will be part of a team where continuous improvement is a keyway of working and will support transformational change where efficiencies and automation are key to the wider university. You will support, maintain and develop finance systems, processes and reporting capabilities and to be responsible for the improvement and operation of financial systems.

What you can bring

The successful candidate will have experience of supporting and improving finance systems and process and/or relevant professional qualifications. You will possess demonstratable experience of successful contribution to projects or continuous improvement and the delivery of objectives to agreed targets.

You will have a proven track record of developing processes and procedures to strengthen the performance of a team/function.

What we can offer you

Our University is not just a place of academic excellence, but also a community that embraces inclusivity and support. We value our staff and offer a rewarding package that goes beyond just salary. At the University of Sunderland, we prioritise not only your professional growth but also your happiness and well-being.

• Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days, along with an additional 5 closure days over the Christmas break and 8 Bank Holidays.
• Enrolment into our pension scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future.
• Access to our “My Lifestyle Benefits Platform”, where you can enjoy online discounts at hundreds of retailers every day. Plus, take advantage of exclusive schemes that allow you to purchase a new car, bike, or technology at a discounted rate.
• Your health and well-being are important to us. That's why we provide access to discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans, and guidance on financial well-being.
• Maintaining an active lifestyle is made easy with discounted membership for CitySpace Fitness, our state-of-the-art facility for sports and social activities.

Equality, diversity & inclusion

We strongly believe that an inclusive university, where a diverse range of individuals feel valued and have equal opportunity to get into work and reach their potential, is good for our staff, students, university, and society.

Our work on equality, diversity and inclusivity has never been more important. We believe inclusivity is an essential value at the heart of what we do, and we want all our staff to be part of that journey with us.

Our recent staff survey conducted in 2023 showed that 97% of our staff believed that we were committed to achieving an inclusive university.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 9th February (23.59 GMT).

For any informal enquiries please contact Simon Rodgerson

[email protected]

Closing Date: 09 Feb 2025

Team: Support

Salary: £30,868 to £35,790