Deputy Finance Manager

University of Oxford, Department of Physics; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oxford's Department of Physics is seeking a Deputy Finance Manager for a full-time permanent position. This role collaborates closely with the Finance Manager, ensuring financial compliance and providing timely financial information. Candidates should have a strong accounting background and experience in management accounting, alongside excellent interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

38 Days Annual Leave

Childcare Services

Family Leave Schemes

Discounted Bus Travel

Membership to Sports Clubs

Qualifications

• Degree-level education and progress towards CCAB qualification.
• Substantial experience in management accounting is crucial.
• Strong accounting knowledge and proficiency in spreadsheets required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-quality financial support across the Department.
• Handle financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and procedures.

Skills

Management Accounting

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

IT Skills

Education

Degree Level Education

CCAB Accounting Qualification

Tools

Spreadsheets

Financial Systems

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Oxford Physics is one of the largest and most eminent departments in Europe – pursuing cutting edge research alongside training the next generation of leaders in physics.

The Department of Physics is looking to recruit a Deputy Finance Manager in a full-time permanent position.

Working closely with the Finance Manager, the Deputy Finance Manager will contribute to the provision of high-quality financial support across the Department. Key responsibilities include financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and planning; ensuring financial compliance and supporting decision-making by providing timely and accurate financial information. The post holder will also play a key role in ensuring compliance with university, project funder and Department rules, policies and procedures.

The successful candidate should be educated to degree level, with strong accounting knowledge, evidenced by a CCAB accounting qualification or progress to the final stages of qualification. (In exceptional circumstances account may also be taken of skills gained through experience). You will have substantial experience in management accounting and financial reporting, alongside strong analytical and IT skills, including proficiency with spreadsheets and financial systems.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as you will be expected to work closely with colleagues across the Department and wider University, and to present financial information clearly to a variety of audiences. The successful candidate will be organised, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple priorities under pressure. Effective at solving complex problems, with tact and discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential information, and able to successfully and sensitively introduce change.

Willing to learn new skills and processes

This appointment is full-time and permanent.

What We Offer

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

• An excellent contributory pension scheme

• 38 days annual leave

• A comprehensive range of childcare services

• Family leave schemes

• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

Application Process

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The closing date for application is 12 noon on Monday 7 July 2025. Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 16 July 2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Higher Education

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