Divisional Finance Officer (MPLS)

This is an exciting opportunity to join the divisional team which provides financial oversight and support to the Maths, Physical and Life Sciences Division.

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

The Finance Division supports the academic, research and administrative community at the University providing sound financial advice and timely information with a range of support services including financial operations, financial reporting, financial support and professional services.

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing, and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

Working within the divisional office and reporting to the Divisional Finance Manager, the main focus of the role will be to provide financial advice and support to academic departments and to play a key role in supporting the full range of the division’s financial planning activities, including budgeting, forecasting and monitoring; management accounting and reporting; and other high-level financial administration tasks. You will play an active role in the divisional finance team, sharing ideas, thoughts and developments to manage risk and improve efficiency.

You will be part qualified or studying for an accounting qualification with experience working in a large complex accounting environment. You will have excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You will possess accomplished IT skills, including in-depth knowledge of spreadsheets with the ability to work with complex formulas and pivot tables. Experience of Oracle Financials or a similar financial system is desirable.

You will be based in the MPLS Divisional Office but you may be able to agree a pattern of regular remote working with your line manager.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact the MPLS Divisional Financial Controller, Jeremy Sims (email: Jeremy.sims@admin.ox.ac.uk).

You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Monday 13 March 2023.

Interviews are expected to take place during week commencing 20 March 2023 and will be in person.