Test Lead

The University is currently undertaking a Finance Transformation Programme moving from an on premise Oracle solution to Oracle Fusion. The role will be based within the Finance Division and you will be working with colleagues from the programme and future users of the system. 

The Role 

You will manage and be responsible for organising testing of the new system through various cycles including FIT, End to end, Witness and UAT testing. This will be critical to successfully launching the new finance system and the role holder will have overall responsibility for updating and managing the testing strategy and test execution for the programme across all areas. 

You will be working across the programme to plan, develop test scenarios based on use cases, test scripts and ensure successful execution of system testing. You will feedback on issues and plan re-testing after resolution. 

As a successful candidate you will have experience of leading Oracle Fusion ERP Testing and using test management tools alongside a friendly and positive nature.

The University offers an excellent benefit package including:

• 41 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Defined benefits pension schemes
• Flexible working options
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Career development opportunities
• Support for health & mental wellbeing
• Tax-efficient bicycle and charity-giving schemes

Location

The University is supportive of hybrid working, where some work is undertaken on University premises and some in a remote working environment. The aim of our approach is to enable as many staff as possible to work in a hybrid way if they wish and where their role allows. This arrangement is subject to change and will not form a part of the contractual terms of the role. 

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30 September 2027 in the first instance.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure and a security check. We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Michelle.Bond@admin.cam.ac.uk.

If you have any questions the application process, please contact a Recruitment Administrator at Finhr_recruitment@admin.cam.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is 1 March 2026. The interviews date for the role are planned for 10 March 2026.

Please quote reference AG48799 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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