Department

Finance

Salary

£58,225 - £67,468 per year

Grade

Grade 8

Contract status

Fixed term

Hours of work

Full or part-time (see job details)

Based at

University of York campus (with some remote working options available)

Posted Date

04/08/2026

Apply by

11/08/2026

Job Reference

15246

Documents

15246 Job Description - Functional Lead, Group Finance.docx.pdf (PDF, 238.42kb)

Role Description

About The University Of York

A member of the prestigious Russell Group, the University of York is a world-class institution committed to research excellence and inspiring teaching. We are currently embarking on a major strategic transformation to modernize our HR and Finance services by implementing a unified, cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform (Workday).

Main Purpose of the Role

We are seeking a fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) to act as the Functional Lead for Group Finance in the delivery of our new Workday ERP system. Acting as the critical bridge between Corporate Finance, IT, and external implementation partners,



you will lead work to translate complex university accounting requirements into scalable system workflows. You will ensure data integrity throughout conversion and drive post-go-live adoption, culminating in the delivery of our first set of statutory accounts from the recent system.

This is a dynamic, high-visibility role where your work will evolve month-to-month—ideal for an experienced finance professional looking to make a lasting impact on a complex, prestigious organization.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Core Workstreams: Direct functional streams including Foundational Data Model (Chart of Accounts), Financial Accounts, Banking & Settlement, Accounting Centre, and Taxation.
System Oversight & Configuration: Maintain oversight of configuration decisions to ensure alignment with institutional needs and best practice.
Statutory Reporting & Compliance: Guarantee key statutory returns from Workday (Annual Fin

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