Finance Systems Specialist – SQL & Reporting

University of Essex

Colchester

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 60,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

The University of Essex invites applications for a technically minded colleague to join our Finance Systems team within Finance, Planning and Data Insight at Colchester campus. This role supports the secure, reliable and effective operation of the University’s Unit4 finance systems.

You will develop, configure and support the University’s finance systems and related applications, analyse business requirements and deliver enhancements, design reporting solutions and provide user training and

Qualifications

Part-qualified CCAB, Accounting Technician, or degree-level qualification.
Experience administering, developing or supporting finance or business systems.
Knowledge of financial processes and their application within enterprise systems.
Experience analysing business requirements and delivering system improvements.
Knowledge of SQL and reporting tools, with confidence investigating and resolving system issues.

Responsibilities

Develop, configure and support the University’s finance systems and related applications.
Analyse business requirements and deliver system enhancements, upgrades and process improvements.
Design and maintain reporting solutions and data analysis tools to support decision‑making.
Investigate system issues, maintain data integrity and provide technical advice, training and user support.
Contribute to projects, change initiatives and governance processes to ensure effective and compliant system operation.