Impact

Priority and Funding

Upgrading FPM from version v2.4.0.11 to the latest version, which would support resolution of both outstanding FPM penetration and post eFinancials v5.0 go-live testing issues. (see FIN128 Background section previously). The original decision, to postpone production deployment of the FPM module, was approved only after the FIN118 project team had gained agreement with the Information Security team, that FPM must be upgraded as soon as practically possible following eFinancials v5.0 go-live.

The overall project priority for FIN128 is NORMAL

The FIN128 project will be set-up as a Priority 1 project within the current Finance programme structure

This project will also be CORE funded

Impact and Dependencies

Impact:

• Delivery of FIN128 objectives will improve the current system stability status of Finance Process Manager (FPM).
• FPM is the main application used by University staff to support processing of non-PO related transactions such as new supplier requests and payment vouchers, which are not directly processed via eFinancials.
• FIN128 should also resolve outstanding medium/low priority Penetration testing issues for FPM that were identified during the FIN118 project.

Dependencies:

• The delivery of FPM release v2.4.0.16 from Advanced (supplier) should occur by March 15th, 2019
• Suitable Development Technology resources will be assigned to FIN128 by the start of the FPM Build phase (March 2019).
• Acceptance testing resources provided by the Finance department will be available to test from March 4th.

Project Risks