Finance Officer

Location: 32 Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2ER

About the role

The Department of Social Policy and Intervention is seeking a Departmental Finance Officer to join our busy team in a growing department. You will manage day-to-day financial activities in accordance with university financial controls and be responsible for a wide range of financial processes.

About you

You will have experience of financial administration, including interpreting complex financial policies, with strong numeracy skills and excellent attention to detail. You will be familiar with using an accounting system to extract data and have strong general IT skills including Excel. A strong team player, you will be able to organise your own workload and work to monthly deadlines. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are also essential, including the ability to discuss complex financial information to non-finance colleagues at all levels.

Experience of financial systems (preferably Oracle) and of working in an educational setting would also be beneficial.

The Department is committed to fostering an environment of equality, diversity and inclusion. The hours may be worked flexibly to complement caring responsibilities and applications are welcomed from part-time workers seeking a job share position - please state preferred hours and working pattern in your application.

You will be based in Oxford as your normal place of work however there is opportunity for remote working (up to 40%FTE). The role is being offered as full time however we would be willing to accept applications from candidates wishing to work part-time (up to 80%FTE).

The Department of Social Policy and Intervention holds a Bronze Athena Swan Award which demonstrates our commitment towards advancement of gender equality in higher education and research institutions: equal opportunities, representation and success for all.

How to apply

As part of your application you will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement, along with the name and contact details of two referees (via the ‘Apply’ button above). The supporting statement should explain how you meet the essential criteria for the post using clear examples. Further information, including how to apply, is available in the attached job description. Any further enquires may be directed to the email address below.

Only online applications received by 12.00 noon on 27 August 2024 will be considered. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 9 September 2024.

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