Test Analyst for Finance Transformation programme

Salary

£35,608 - £39,906 per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full-Time

Job category/type

Fixed Term - Full-Time

Job reference

REC00005450

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.

Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role:
The software testing team at the University of Portsmouth is a team within the Information Services PMO function, and is charged to use software testing tools and techniques to assure the quality of key digital solutions used by our customers across the university, in business areas such as HR, Finance, Facilities Management, Marketing etc.

This post is a key position in our digital transformation journey.

The job purpose is to be a Test Analyst within the Finance transformation programme, which will be delivering a Oracle Fusion business solution as a replacement to the current E5 system as part of a major transformation of the finance function.

As a Test Analyst within the Library and Information Software Testing team, you will work with the test manager, and other internal and external stakeholders, to ensure that the best possible software testing is done to assure that supplied systems meet business requirements of Stakeholders of the programme, support their businesses processes, are the best they can be, and are fit for purpose for users.

This role would suit an experienced test analyst who has hands-on testing on a major digital transformation programme, with demonstrable testing knowledge and experience.

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 on week commencing 16 November 2026.

This appointment is a fixed-term contract of 11 months.

If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Jason Mudge at [email protected]

Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

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 32–35 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 our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
• The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward and Benefits

Salary Information:
New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual cost-of-living-related increases) progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe. This ensures fairness, consistency and transparency in our pay structures. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from our normal policy.

UKVI Statement
Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement:
We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.