Burman Recruitment

www.burmanrecruitment.com

4 Jobs

24 Employees

About the Company

Burman are a specialist Higher & Further Education recruitment agency. We are invested in building long-term partnerships with both candidates and clients, aiming to provide a consultative approach across all areas of our business. In order to deliver this, we prioritise knowledge, market specialism and a dedication to our vision of becoming a community hub within the Education sector.

We specialise in Permanent & Contract placements within the core foundations of Higher & Further Education:

- Student & Academic Systems
- IT Operations
- HE Professional Services
- Digital Transformation
- Academic Services & E-Learning
- Business Intelligence
- Human Resources
- Finance
- Estates

Listed Jobs

Company Name: Burman Recruitment
Job Title: Dynamics Developer
Job Description: Job Title: Microsoft Dynamics Developer
Location: Manchester -1-2 days per week on site
Contract Length: 6 months
Day rate - £450 - £550 - Outside IR35
MUST HAVE HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and implement Microsoft Dynamics CRM solutions
Work with clients to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications
Develop and maintain code for Dynamics CRM applications
Unit test and debug code
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
Provide support to clients

Manchester, United Kingdom

Hybrid

01-04-2025

Company Name: Burman Recruitment
Job Title: Integration Developer
Job Description: Dell Boomi Integration Developer
Remote Working
Day rate £300 - £400 (Outside IR35)
Previous Higher Education working experience is essential

Working with a leading University who are launching an exciting initiative to harness the capabilities of the Boomi Enterprise Integration Platform, enabling secure and streamlined data transfers across systems. This project will transform the way their academic and administrative systems interact, enhancing operational efficiency and delivering a seamless experience for students, faculty, and staff.

As a Senior Dell Boomi Integration Developer, you’ll take on a pivotal leadership role within the integration projects. You'll be instrumental in delivering innovative solutions that promote the reuse of data and integration components, ultimately improving the day to day experiences of both the academic and professional communities.

United Kingdom

Remote

10-04-2025

Company Name: Burman Recruitment
Job Title: Strategic Finance & Insights Analyst
Job Description: Job Title: Strategic Finance & Insights Analyst
Location: North East London
Department: Finance/Business Operations
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Employment Type: Part-Time, 3 days, Hybrid.

Role Summary
Burman Recruitment are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Finance & Insights Analyst to join our client. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of finance, data, and strategy, someone who can scope complex work, analyse data, extract insights, assess funding sources, and drive performance improvement through meaningful metrics and financial reporting.
The successful candidate will support strategic planning and decision-making by delivering high-quality analysis and reporting, identifying areas for operational or financial improvement, and helping define key deliverables for the universities initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
1. Work Scoping & Planning
Collaborate with stakeholders to define the scope, objectives, and deliverables for strategic initiatives.
Break down complex business problems into actionable workstreams.

2. Data Analysis & Insight Generation
Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Use tools such as Excel, SQL, or BI platforms (Power BI/Tableau) to create meaningful insights.
Translate findings into actionable recommendations and reports.

3. Financial Reporting
Prepare, maintain, and improve regular financial reports for leadership teams.
Conduct variance analysis and explain key performance shifts.
Ensure reporting is clear, accurate, and aligned with the universities goals.

4. Strategic Deliverables
Define and manage key deliverables across financial and business initiatives (e.g., business cases, dashboards, process improvements).
Collaborate across departments to ensure timely delivery.

5. Funding & Financial Source Assessment
Identify and evaluate sources of funding, including internal budgets, grants, or external investments.
Conduct ROI, cost-benefit, and break-even analysis to support strategic initiatives.

6. Metrics & Performance Improvement
Design and maintain KPIs aligned with the universities strategy.
Monitor performance against targets and benchmarks.
Proactively identify underperforming areas and suggest improvements.

Key Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Data Analytics, or related field.
3+ years of experience in financial analysis, business strategy, or a related analytical role within Higher Education.
Strong experience with Excel; proficiency in SQL and data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Excellent communication and data storytelling abilities.
Comfortable working independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to calculate students per staff head count.
Experience in strategic finance, corporate planning, or consulting.
Knowledge of financial planning systems or tools (e.g. Adaptive Insights, Oracle, Agresso).
Exposure to budgeting processes and cost analysis in large or complex organisations.

London, United Kingdom

Hybrid

14-04-2025

Company Name: Burman Recruitment
Job Title: Oracle Developer
Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled Oracle Developer to join a dynamic IT Services team at a leading university in London. This is a key technical role focused on enhancing, maintaining, and supporting our Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) and related systems, contributing to the digital transformation of the university’s enterprise systems.
Working within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality solutions that support key administrative and academic functions across the university.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, customize, and support solutions within Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS), focusing on HR, Payroll, and Finance modules.
Design and build reports using BI Publisher and other Oracle reporting tools.
Create and maintain Fast Formulas within EBS for Payroll processes.
Work closely with stakeholders across departments to gather requirements, propose solutions, and deliver robust Oracle-based enhancements..
Provide technical documentation and ensure compliance with internal development standards.
Collaborate in Agile or hybrid project environments for new initiatives and upgrades.

Essential Skills and Experience:

Proven experience as an Oracle Developer within a complex enterprise environment.
Strong expertise in Oracle EBS R12.2, particularly in core HR, Payroll, and Finance modules.
Proficiency in BI Publisher report development and customization.
In-depth knowledge of Fast Formulas and their application in Oracle EBS.
Strong SQL/PLSQL and performance tuning experience.
Familiarity with Oracle APIs, Interfaces, and concurrent processing.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a live production environment.

Desirable (Nice to Have):

Experience with Oracle Application Framework (OAF) development.
Familiarity with higher education sector business processes.
Knowledge of Oracle Cloud HCM or transition projects (would be an advantage but not required).

London, United Kingdom

On site

29-04-2025