Finance & Operations (HR) Analyst

University of Surrey; Guildford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Pension contribution 14.5%

Cycle to work scheme

On-site childcare

On-site leisure facilities

Job summary

University of Surrey is seeking a Finance & Operations (HR) Analyst to support and optimise Dynamics 365 F&O services across HR and Finance operations.

You will act as a technical specialist ensuring secure, stable services, contributing to reliable digital infrastructure, with a focus on environments, configurations and performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain Dynamics 365 F&O services, including environments, integrations and supporting systems
• Provision and configure environments aligned to security, operational and governance standards
• Monitor system health, availability and performance, taking proactive action to optimise services
• Investigate and resolve incidents and problems using logs, monitoring tools and vendor guidance
• Contribute to service improvement activities, identifying trends and recommending enhancements
• Apply security controls and ensure compliance with organisational policies
• Provide technical input into projects across design, implementation, testing and upgrades
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, stakeholders and suppliers to deliver reliable services
• Act as a subject matter expert and maintain accurate technical documentation

Job description

As part of an exciting digital transformation, the University of Surrey is seeking a Finance & Operations (HR) Analyst

This role ensures that our Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O) services and supporting infrastructure are secure, stable and performing at a high standard. You will contribute to the delivery of reliable digital services that underpin key HR and Finance operations across the University.

We value, empower and support every member of staff to get the best out of your unique talents, so you’ll be rewarded with a generous salary, 32 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays, pension contribution of 14.5%, and a unique and vibrant working environment.

Role & Responsibilities

The role acts as a technical specialist supporting F&O systems and supporting services, ensuring effective and consistent service delivery.

Responsibilities Include

• Support and maintain Dynamics 365 F&O services, including environments, integrations and supporting systems


• Provision and configure environments aligned to security, operational and governance standards


• Monitor system health, availability and performance, taking proactive action to optimise services


• Investigate and resolve incidents and problems using logs, monitoring tools and vendor guidance


• Contribute to service improvement activities, identifying trends and recommending enhancements


• Apply security controls and ensure compliance with organisational policies


• Provide technical input into projects across design, implementation, testing and upgrades


• Work collaboratively with internal teams, stakeholders and suppliers to deliver reliable services


• Act as a subject matter expert and maintain accurate technical documentation

The IT team at Surrey are plugged in to the whole University, and our digital transformation work underpins the University’s strategy. IT is growing our digital transformation capability, improving student experience, and helping increase our research impact.

It’s a vibrant and exciting time to join a great and well-respected team at the heart of the University’s strategic plans.

What’s in it for you?

We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive.

Our campus is a beautiful, leafy environment with carefully designed gardens, vibrant green playing fields, and a picturesque lake. With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, the University is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research in an inspiring, innovative and diverse environment.

Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer:

• Competitive Salary


• Market leading Pension


• Up to 40 DAYS Holiday: 25 Days annual leave + 7 University Days + Bank Holidays


• Travel & Family benefits including cycle to work scheme and on-site childcare


• Access to on-site leisure facilities at discounted rates