Finance Lead – Higher Education & Compliance

University of Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Oxford is seeking a Finance Officer to support the Finance Manager in departmental financial activities. This permanent, full-time position involves managing finance-related queries, overseeing two Finance Assistants, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will possess significant finance experience, attention to detail, and strong analytical skills, with a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the department.

Benefits

Excellent contributory pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Comprehensive range of childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

Membership to social and sports clubs

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance role, ideally within higher education or a large institutional setting.
• Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Finance Manager with departmental financial activities.
• Act as a primary contact for finance-related queries.
• Manage a team of two Finance Assistants.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Numeracy skills

Communication skills

Teamworking

IT skills (finance systems, spreadsheets)

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (ACCA or CIMA)

Tools

Oracle Financials

Job description

A leading academic institution in Oxford is seeking a Finance Officer to support the Finance Manager in departmental financial activities. This permanent, full-time position involves managing finance-related queries, overseeing two Finance Assistants, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will possess significant finance experience, attention to detail, and strong analytical skills, with a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the department.