ERP Specialist

Brunel University London; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology university in the UK is seeking an ERP Specialist for managing ERP systems across Finance, Procurement, HR, and Payroll. This role involves optimizing processes, enhancing service delivery, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business needs. Candidates must have proven experience with ERP systems, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead teams. The position offers competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Excellent training and development

Pension schemes

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Proven experience in ERP systems related to Finance, Procurement, HR, or Payroll.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Proven project management experience and supplier management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end ERP service delivery across departments.
• Lead process improvements and system enhancements.
• Manage relationships with ERP suppliers for cost-effective solutions.
• Develop performance metrics to monitor service quality.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues and deliver training.
• Keep ERP systems updated and secure according to best practices.
• Supervise the Business Operations Service Centre Agent Team.

Skills

ERP experience in Finance

Strong analytical skills

Excellent stakeholder management

Project/service delivery experience

Problem-solving mindset

Leadership skills

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Workday

Job description

College / Directorate: Business Operations
Department: Enabling Services
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Posted Date: 1 August 2025
Closing Date: 17 August 2025
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Location: Brunel, University of London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary:Grade 8 from £45,390 to £58,263 inclusive of London Weighting, with potential to progress to £65,236 per annum through sustained exceptional contribution.

Contract Type:Permanent
Hours:Full-time

About Us

Brunel, University of London is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university, delivering economic, social, and cultural benefits since 1966. We are committed to driving efficiency, delivering effectiveness, and fostering an inclusive workplace.

The Role

We are looking for anERP Specialistto take ownership of our ERP systems, ensuring they deliver maximum value acrossFinance, Procurement, HR, and Payroll. This is a critical role that blendstechnical expertise, business analysis, and stakeholder managementto optimise processes, drive efficiency, and support the university’s strategic goals.

You will act as the bridge between operational teams, Digital Services, and external suppliers, ensuring ERP services meet business needs while identifying opportunities for improvement. This role combines elements ofproduct management, systems optimisation, and service delivery, making it ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, process enhancement, and working in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end ERP service deliveryfor Finance, Procurement, HR, and Payroll, ensuring alignment with business requirements and organisational standards.
• Lead process improvementsby analysing workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing ERP system enhancements.
• Manage supplier relationships, acting as the primary contact for service issues and negotiating cost-effective solutions.
• Develop performance metricsto monitor service quality, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholdersacross departments to gather requirements, resolve issues, and deliver training/support.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, applying best practices to keep our ERP systems modern, secure, and efficient.
• Line manage the Business Operations Service Centre Agent Team, providing guidance and ensuring high-quality support for escalated queries.

About You (You Will Have)

• Proven ERP experiencein Finance, Procurement, HR, or Payroll modules (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday).
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate business needs into system requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management, capable of engaging with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Project/service delivery experience, with a track record of leading improvements and managing suppliers.
• Problem-solving mindset, comfortable troubleshooting complex issues and proposing innovative solutions.
• Leadership skills, with experience in mentoring or managing team members.

Why Join Brunel?

• Play a key role in shaping ERP strategy at a leading university.
• Generous annual leave plus discretionary closure days.
• Excellent training, development, and pension schemes.
• Hybrid working approach.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Interviews to be held:w/c 1 September 2025.

For further details and to apply, visit:https://careers.brunel.ac.uk

Brunel, University of London is a Disability Confident employer. Disabled applicants meeting the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

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