Finance Systems Development Manager (Internal Only)
- University of Nottingham
- United Kingdom, LND
- Jun 20, 2026
Job Description:
INTERNAL VACANCY
This vacancy is open to employees of the University of Nottingham only.
The University of Nottingham is one of the most highly regarded universities in the UK and is renowned for its excellent teaching and world changing research.
A fantastic opportunity has become available to join the Corporate Finance Team, in the role of Finance Systems Development Manager reporting to Head of Finance - Corporate.
About the role
As an expert in finance systems and making best use of them, the Finance Systems Development Manager will be responsible for the integrity of data supporting the University’s external returns (e.g. OfS / TRAC), maintaining and developing planning and reporting systems, project managing improvements to existing data and process integrations, providing product expertise in the development of new integrations and project managing the deployment of new functionality within existing finance systems .
Following the successful implementation of a new finance, HR and procurement system, you will play a key role in maximising the benefit of the new system through improved functionality, reporting, financial analysis and financial control.
About the team
Based in the Corporate Finance team you will work closely with the existing finance systems manager and colleagues in Digital and Technology Services (DTS). You will be part of a diverse finance team covering external reporting, treasury, subsidiary accounting with direct access to the wider finance function in various different forums.
About you
The ideal candidate:
- Has extensive experience in financial systems (knowledge of Oracle Fusion is essential)
- Has experience of supporting financial systems’ development in a large and complex organisation
- Has experience of the Higher Education sector (ideal – not essential)
- Is a strong communicator at all levels
- Has experience of supporting change management
What we offer
- A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
- A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
- Generous holiday entitlement of 27 (30) days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
- Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
- We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
- You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website
What next
This role is offered to internal applicants and prior agreement from your current line manager should be sought. Where you are currently undertaking a secondment role agreement from the manager of your substantive post should also be sought.
Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details and upload a copy of your CV.
Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. We would consider condensed working options. We may also consider job share arrangements.
Please contact Hannah Smith ([email protected]) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
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Closing Date: 30 Jun 2026
Category: Internal Only
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Job Description:
INTERNAL VACANCY
This vacancy is open to employees of the University of Nottingham only.
The University of Nottingham is one of the most highly regarded universities in the UK and is renowned for its excellent teaching and world changing research.
A fantastic opportunity has become available to join the Corporate Finance Team, in the role of Finance Systems Development Manager reporting to Head of Finance - Corporate.
About the role
As an expert in finance systems and making best use of them, the Finance Systems Development Manager will be responsible for the integrity of data supporting the University’s external returns (e.g. OfS / TRAC), maintaining and developing planning and reporting systems, project managing improvements to existing data and process integrations, providing product expertise in the development of new integrations and project managing the deployment of new functionality within existing finance systems .
Following the successful implementation of a new finance, HR and procurement system, you will play a key role in maximising the benefit of the new system through improved functionality, reporting, financial analysis and financial control.
About the team
Based in the Corporate Finance team you will work closely with the existing finance systems manager and colleagues in Digital and Technology Services (DTS). You will be part of a diverse finance team covering external reporting, treasury, subsidiary accounting with direct access to the wider finance function in various different forums.
About you
The ideal candidate:
- Has extensive experience in financial systems (knowledge of Oracle Fusion is essential)
- Has experience of supporting financial systems’ development in a large and complex organisation
- Has experience of the Higher Education sector (ideal – not essential)
- Is a strong communicator at all levels
- Has experience of supporting change management
What we offer
- A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
- A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
- Generous holiday entitlement of 27 (30) days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
- Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
- We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
- You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website
What next
This role is offered to internal applicants and prior agreement from your current line manager should be sought. Where you are currently undertaking a secondment role agreement from the manager of your substantive post should also be sought.
Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details and upload a copy of your CV.
Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. We would consider condensed working options. We may also consider job share arrangements.
Please contact Hannah Smith ([email protected]) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
#LI-DNI
#INT
Closing Date: 30 Jun 2026
Category: Internal Only
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