Business Systems Support Officer

Wales; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board invites applications for a Main area Finance – Systems role based in Cwmbran. You will join the Business Systems Team to support the Oracle-based Ledger and ERP, including SSP.

The post requires experience with Oracle Financials, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage a variable workload and deadlines. Welsh language ability is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• GCSE maths and English (or equivalent) are required.
• Significant experience with finance/ERP systems, especially Oracle.
• Proficient in Excel and Office 365 applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide Oracle financials and SSP support to finance staff.
• Maintain and test system setups and data validation.
• Produce reports and assist with system documentation.
• Manage workload to meet deadlines and adapt to changes.

Skills

Finance systems

ERP systems (Oracle)

Excel & Office 365

Data analysis

Prioritisation & time management

Communication skills

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

Oracle Financials

Self Service Procurement (SSP)

ERP systems

Job description

Main area Finance - Systems Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours 37.5 hours per week (Full time - 37.5 hours per week) Job ref 040-AC420-0926

Site Ty Gwent Town Cwmbran Salary £26,813 - £27,890 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 30/09/2026 23:59

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to become an integral part of our Business Systems Team.

As a key part of the Corporate Finance team you will play a hands‑on role in the administration and support of the Health Board’s core financial systems. You’ll work closely with a wide range of staff across the organisation, providing guidance and support that enables the team to deliver its overall objectives.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of a small, dynamic team, the post holder will play a vital role in the day‑to‑day administration and support of the Health Board’s Oracle‑based Ledger and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, including Self Service Procurement.

Provide users with routine information and reports and action a range of system set‑up and routine maintenance (which will involve manual or electronic loading and validation of data).

The successful candidate should be familiar with excel and other Office 365 applications and comfortable with managing a variable workload and competing deadlines.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi‑award‑winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in‑house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world‑class healthcare service fit for the future.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Systems support

• Providing Oracle systems support to finance staff and Aneurin Bevan self‑service procurement (SSP) users
• To provide administrative support to the Finance Business Systems Team
• To undertake a range of administrative functions within the Oracle system
• To carry out and document system testing from scripts
• To write, update and adapt test scripts for Oracle and other finance systems
• To maintain project plans and documentation
• To provide advice to users on existing and new functionality
• To assist in the development of system and process controls
• To provide when required reports and information for users in accordance with end user specifications, identifying and utilising organisation’s recognised method, module or reporting tool to extract the information
• To produce system audit reports as and when required
• To attend and contribute to all Wales consortium governance when required

Oracle Financials Computer System

• To set up and maintain end users, in accordance with financial governance requirements, Health Board financial procedures and systemadministration procedures
• To set up and maintain the position hierarchy in accordance with Health Board FCPs, as required
• To provide period end closedown cover
• Ensure all relevant interfaces are promptly uploaded to the main system(s)

Other

• Any other duties as required and deemed appropriate by the Head of Business Systems and Governance & Controls

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level, including Maths & English (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of administrative procedures and systems, some of which are non‑routine, and non‑routine activities such as answering queries, progress chasing, task related problem solving, acquired through experience and training to Vocational Level 3 or equivalent demonstrable experience

Experience

• Significant experience of working in a Finance department (or similar corporate department) or an ERP Systems (e.g. Oracle) Administration Department
• Experience of Oracle Financials and associated tools
• Experience of training end users of a computer system

Skills

• Standard level of Windows & Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, Email and Internet
• Good interest and aptitude for Finance/Procurement Systems and general IT
• Able to plan & prioritise work. Able to work to deadlines. Numerate and accurate

Knowledge

• Understanding of finance/P2P processes
• Awareness of audit requirements

Personal Attributes

• Self motivated and enthusiastic
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willing to update knowledge and acquire new skills

Other

• Able to travel to undertake the duties of the post at various locations
• Able to work occasional long hours to meet important deadlines

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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Name James Wills Job title Principal Finance Manager - Business Systems Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01495 765459