Unit 4 ERP System Developer

GBS Global Applied Knowledge; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established higher education provider seeks an ERP System Developer to implement and optimize Unit4 ERP solutions. The successful candidate will lead system design workshops and provide consultancy to stakeholders, ensuring integration with financial processes. Extensive expertise in financial systems, along with knowledge of Unit4 ERP, is essential. A supportive workplace focused on education and inclusivity is offered, alongside benefits like annual leave and a performance bonus.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Unit4 ERP software modules.
• Extensive experience with financial systems and accounting.
• Minimum of 2 full cycle implementations of Unit4 ERP.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Unit4 ERP Product and modules to meet requirements.
• Lead workshops regarding solution design.
• Translate requirements into documented Solution Design.

Skills

Financial systems expertise

Unit4 ERP knowledge

Business Analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant study

Job description

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About Us: GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds, and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate, and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more.

Our Vision: Changing lives through education.

What We Do:

As ERP System Developer you are responsible for working with GBS Internal finance stakeholders through all stages of implementation, leading system design workshops, providing application consultancy and training, providing advice and guidance on business process, and assisting the customer to achieve the optimum solution to meet their business objectives using Unit4 product features.

Location

England

Appointment Type

Permanent

Department

IT and IT Systems

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-time

Hours

40

Entity

GBS UK

Ref No

4897

Main Responsibilities

About the Role:

• Implement the Unit4 ERP Product and modules to meet GBS requirements.
• Lead and participate in workshops in relation to their solution design.
• Analyse requirements and proposed business processes, translating these into a documented Solution Design, using Unit4 standards.
• Make recommendations relating to business process re-engineering needed to accommodate the successful implementation of the ERP Product set.
• Contribute to on-going product development by identifying common Customer requirements and feeding these enhancement requests into the Unit4 product development process.
• Implementation expertise across Unit4 ERP modules like GL, AP, AR, Cash Management, procure to pay, FPNA, Projects, Payroll, billing, expenses, sales, projects & grants, contracts.

Requirements

About you:

• Extensive expertise in financial systems and accounting.
• You will have an in-depth knowledge of our Unit4 ERP software modules and associated products.
• Minimum of 2 full cycle implementations of Unit4 ERP
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant (Financial) study or significant relevant experience in this sector.
• Excellent Business Analysis, communication, presentation, leadership, time management and inter-personal skills.
• Ability to effectively lead workshops and presentations to a mixed audience containing differing levels of seniority and experience.

Other Information

What We Offer:

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays
• 1 day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

Employee Testimonial:

"What really stands out to me about GBS is its consistent focus on creating positive outcomes for students. Every team, even those without direct student contact, is deeply committed to this mission. Everyone understands that what they do plays a role in helping students succeed. It’s such a collaborative and inspiring place to work — it’s clear everyone genuinely cares about making a difference." (Steffi Korsah - Non-Academic Staff)

GBS is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.

Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship!