Business Support Manager

We are looking for a professional and conscientious individual to join the Finance team within Oxford Brookes Business School on a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. As Business Support Manager you will be responsible for carrying out the financial duties of the Business School in accordance with Faculty and University procedures and policies. 

Applications are invited from individuals with experience in a similar role, and looking to further their skills in this field of work. 

The overall purpose of the post is to support the Head of Finance & Planning and the Management Accountant in all aspects of financial strategic planning and business support. The post holder will be responsible for the production of key information relating to the portfolio of research and consultancy contracts, including monitoring actual performance against individual projects, contract and funding body requirements. The post holder will also manage all financial elements of research grants within the Faculty Finance team. 

This role will also have responsibility for managing the administration of the Faculty Workload Planning process.

You will be an excellent communicator with first class interpersonal skills, and as a team player, you will have an enthusiastic and positive approach to work. You will have proven organisational and communication skills, with a high level of competency with IT, especially Excel and Google spreadsheets. The ability to prioritise and manage competing demands is essential to the role and the post holder will be required to line manage two Finance Officers. 

Oxford Brookes University is distinctive in nature. It is a modern, forward thinking institution rooted in and connected to a city with a rich history of culture and learning. Internationally we are respected for our leadership and innovation in education, for helping organisations to develop sustainability and for research that is changing the world. Our strong links with business and industry ensure we are connected to make a difference. 

The Business School attracts students from over 60 countries worldwide through a strong portfolio of undergraduate, graduate and doctorate programmes. The Business School provides a vibrant and stimulating research and learning environment to equip people with the skills, knowledge, mind set and attributes to face new challenges and thrive in a complex, uncertain world. 

There are currently over 150 academic staff in Oxford Brookes Business School supported by a comprehensive team of over 50 professional administrative staff. We are a committed and inclusive community embracing supportive challenges as a catalyst for change. This is a place where we all can be ourselves and reach our full potential in our work by prioritising the progression of equality, diversity and inclusion to shape tomorrow.

If you would like an informal discussion, please email Jason Jolliffe at jasonjolliffe@brookes.ac.uk

Interviews are expected to take place onsite on 4th September.

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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