Financial Systems Developer

Venn Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent firm is looking for a Financial Systems Developer to enhance their core finance systems, primarily focusing on Unit4 ERP integration. This hybrid role involves leadership in the development, support, and optimization of financial systems and collaboration across departments to ensure high-quality service delivery. The ideal candidate will hold a degree and possess advanced skills in Unit4 ERP along with a strong understanding of financial business processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in large, complex finance or IT environments.
• Advanced Unit4 ERP administration skills required.
• Strong background in software development and systems integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead on design, development, and implementation of finance systems.
• Serve as technical lead on finance system issues.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and performance enhancement.

Skills

Financial Business Processes

Software Development Lifecycle

Systems Integration

Strong Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Consultancy

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

AAT or above

Tools

Unit4 ERP

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Venn Group
Financial Systems Developer
Salary: £45,000 – £48,000 + Benefits
Work Style: Hybrid - 3 day’s on-site
Location: Greater Bristol

Brief Overview

Our client requires a Financial Systems Developer to take a leading role in the development of their core finance systems, primarily Unit4 ERP and its associated integrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Systems Development & Support: Lead on the design, development, and implementation of finance systems, integrations, and reporting solutions. Provide expert-level support and technical consultancy on Unit4 ERP configuration and optimisation.
• Technical Leadership: Serve as the technical lead on finance system issues, impact assessments, and escalations. Ensure appropriate system documentation and knowledge transfer.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for innovation, automation, and performance enhancement across finance operations and technologies.
• Collaboration & Advice: Work closely with other departments to align system capabilities correctly and offer specialist guidance to system users and business process owners.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to policies, quality standards and legal/regulatory obligations.

Expected Competencies

• Lead initiatives for systems improvement and service transition across technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong knowledge across both Finance (AAT or above) & IT (ERP)

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or equivalent experience; evidence of continuous professional development.
• Proven experience in a large, complex finance or IT environments
• Strong background in software development lifecycle, business analysis, and systems integration
• Advanced Unit4 ERP administration skills, including balance tables, workflow, reporting tools (Information Browser, Xtra Reports, Excelerator, SQL, Power BI)
• Proficiency in financial business processes: payments, general ledger, billing, reconciliation, debt recovery
• Experience delivering user-focused technical solutions and managing stakeholder expectations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain complex systems to varied audiences

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• A technical or finance qualification (e.g., AAT, CIMA).
• Prior experience in a Higher Education Environment or Public Sector.
• Knowledge of Unit4 APIs and Extension Kit.

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