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The Role:

The University is replacing its Finance system with a new ERP platform. The Business Process Owner (BPO) exists to ensure that the end-to-end budgeting, forecasting and management reporting processes work accurately and in line with University requirements when the system goes live.
The BPO will define requirements, make process decisions and ensure the system configuration supports how the University of Portsmouth operates, working closely with the ERP programme team, system implementors and stakeholders. They will also lead data migration, user acceptance testing and training for their area of responsibility.
The working pattern for this post is full time, however we may be able to consider offering reduced hours, whilst balancing the needs of the project for the right candidate.
Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role. The interviews are currently anticipated to be held between 05 May 2026 15 May 2026. This appointment is a fixed-term contract until 29 October 2027.
For internal candidates it may be possible to apply for this role under theSecondment Policy. If you wish to apply as a secondee, you must have approval of your line manager in advance of submitting your application form. Please confirm in your application that your line manager has approved this.
Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 3235 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via ourEntrepreneurs in Residenceprogramme.
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ED&I Statement:

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