Director of Finance and Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Oxford Brookes 

Oxford Brookes University is distinctive in nature. We are a modern and forward-thinking institution rooted in, and connected to a city with a rich history of culture and learning. We are a globally recognised University focused on providing high-quality teaching, delivering impactful research and an excellent student experience. Our vision is simple: “shape tomorrow through our unique blend of the modern and the traditional, by embracing diversity, seeking out the new and excelling in education and research.”

The role

Based at our vibrant Headington campus, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Finance (and Deputy Chief Financial Officer) will be responsible for working strategically to ensure the monitoring and delivery of the strategic financial plans and provide senior leadership to the finance directorate, ensuring that our services promote best practice, provide value for money and are customer-focussed.

What will I be doing? 

• Leading on the monitoring and delivery of the strategic financial plans.
• You will play a pivotal role in providing financial support and advice to senior managers across the University in relation to the planning and delivery of key financial targets.
• Lead in the writing of financial reports to the Vice-Chancellors Group, the Audit Committee, the Finance and Resources Committee and the Board of Governors.
• Support and attend the Risk Management Working Group and have line management of the Risk and Resilience Manager. Ensuring risk registers and mitigations are produced, reported, and satisfy the requirements of the VCG and Audit Committee roles in risk management.

What skills do I need? 

• Current practical knowledge of accounting regulations and related legislation and IMA/ACCA qualified accountant or equivalent
• Substantial PQE managing a finance function within a large and complex organisation
• Demonstrable experience of operating at a strategic level within a Finance function
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication/presentation skills
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop people, whilst effectively delegating tasks, communicating expectations and providing the necessary means and support to the teams around you

This role will be hybrid and we expect there will be a requirement of 1-2 days on campus per week.

Benefits

As an Oxford Brookes employee, you will enjoy a total of 30 days holiday, rising with your service, plus 8 Bank Holidays and additional University concessionary Days (approx. 5 per year).

We encourage and support hybrid working where the role allows and ensure that you have the necessary equipment to allow you to work flexibly.

We have an extremely competitive Local Government pension scheme with a 19.2% Employer contribution rate, as well as providing all staff with financial education, a comprehensive employee assistance helpline.

We prioritise the well-being of our employees — both physically and mentally, as well as financially.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

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