Case Study: University of Salford achieves always-on cloud finance and faster reporting with Unit4 Financial Planning & Analysis

University of Salford - Customer Case Study

The University of Salford, a Manchester-based, industry-focused university of about 23,000 students and 4,000 staff, needed a more inclusive, always-available digital environment to support research, teaching and remote working after the pandemic. With an existing relationship with Unit4 since 1998, the institution sought a cloud ERP to increase agility, reduce IT maintenance burden, and ensure technology access for staff and students.

The university migrated to Unit4 Cloud ERP in around 10 months, achieving zero downtime and automatic upgrades. The move removed routine maintenance from IT, sped up report building and sharing with Unit4 Analyzer, enabled greater extendability, and empowered finance and budget holders with self-service reporting — freeing IT to focus on student-facing tools and laying groundwork for future AI and e‑procurement enhancements.

University of Salford

Michelle Williams

Finance Systems Manager