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Senior Finance System Administrator

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

Location: Liverpool
Salary: £38,205 to £44,263 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 6th September 2024
Closes: 22nd September 2024
Job Ref: SEP20248473

Full time, 18 month fixed-term contract (with potential opportunities for extension)

Salary: £38,205 - £44,263

Based in Liverpool (flexible working opportunities available)

Retention bonus up to £2,500

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is a globally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Recently ranked in the top 5.3% of universities in the world, we are proud of the work we do and the impact this has on the people who need our help most.

Our award-winning Finance team have recently implemented a significant upgrade of the LSTM's finance system, to a new SaaS system. This has been a huge achievement for everyone involved, and to continue the success and to support with fully embedding the system across the UK and overseas hubs, we have created a brand-new opportunity for an experienced Senior Finance System Administrator to join the team. 

The role will involve working closely with colleagues to troubleshoot and solve complex issues, providing an outstanding service to all system users. The successful candidate will also use data and draw upon expertise to inform and implement system enhancements, which will further improve the overall user experience. 

Key responsibilities include:

  • Undertake extensive and detailed troubleshooting and testing to investigate system issues, identifying solutions to minimise service disruption.
  • Day-to-day system support and system administration tasks, ensuring that SLA’s are met.
  • Ownership of the development and maintenance of system business processes, understanding stakeholder and operational needs.
  • Proactively identify opportunities to enhance financial processes through system improvements and automation.
  • Create an established feedback process gathering and analysing data to establish a development of work.
  • Work alongside the Finance Systems Manager to plan and deliver an accessible training schedule for the LSTM group.

The successful candidate will ideally bring the following:

  • Experience of maintaining and developing finance systems.
  • Knowledge of underpinning technical infrastructure of finance systems and how accounts are compiled.
  • Proven experience in administering and optimising integrated systems.
  • The ability to effectively troubleshoot, taking ownership for issues until resolution.

Benefits of this role:

  • Flexible working - our preference for this position would be a hybrid model with 2 days per week working on-site however, we are happy to be flexible and we would consider remote working with a minimum of 1 day per month on-site
  • Retention bonus - There is a retention bonus available for this position up to £2,500. £1,000 would be paid after completion of 12 month in the role, with the remaining £1,500 paid on completion of the 18 month contract

Additional benefits at LSTM:

  • 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 6 additional Christmas closure days
  • Generous occupational pension schemes
  • Government-backed cycle to work scheme
  • Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies

 Application process: 

To apply for the position please click on the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we may close vacancies early, so please apply as soon as possible if you would like to be considered.

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM.  

 We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience. 

LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies  

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