Overview
The Department of Engineering Science is one of the largest research and teaching departments in the University, and a diverse, innovative and vibrant community with strong links with computer science, materials science, and medicine. The role You will be a senior member of the Finance Team in the Department of Engineering Science providing high quality financial support to both internal and external stakeholders and you will split your time approximately 50 / 50 between supporting the Management Accounting function and the Payroll & Studentships function.
Responsibilities
* Taking day-to-day responsibility for the financial management of studentships and provide cover for some payroll processes.
* Undertaking key financial analysis and reconciliation which underpins the finance business partnering function of the finance team
* Helping to strengthen controls, improve resilience and ensure timely and accurate financial information and advice to budget holders and other stakeholders.
This role is expected to work with a high degree of autonomy, exercise professional judgement, and develop robust processes and reconciliations that support departmental compliance with University Financial Regulations and external requirements.
What we are looking for
* A professional qualification and/or education or experience in a finance role.
* Experience of general ledger and month-end accounts, of payroll processes and/or studentship administration.
* A high level of IT literacy including advanced Excel, and experience of Oracle/Oracle Financials, budgeting tools, CoreHR or other payroll systems.
* Practical knowledge of financial controls, reconciling income and expenditure, payroll recharge mechanisms and basic VAT/tax principles relevant to payroll and benefits.
* Strong analytical skills with attention to detail, the ability to reconcile complex data sets, to spot anomalies and recommend corrective actions.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Initiative, a self-starter able to work with minimum supervision, manage competing demands and contribute to continuous improvement and team resilience.
Department of Engineering Science, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PJ
The Finance Team comprises of four areas, Purchase to Pay, Payroll & Studentships, Research Finance and Management Accounting and there are just under 20 staff in the team.
Benefits
* Flexible Hybrid Working: A work setup that combines office and remote work.
* Excellent Contributory Pension Scheme: We help you plan for your future.
* Generous Annual Leave: 38 days of annual leave.
* Comprehensive Childcare Services: We support your family needs.
* Family Leave Schemes: Ensuring work-life balance.
* Cycle Loan Scheme: Promoting eco-friendly transportation.
* Membership to Various Social and Sports Clubs: Be part of vibrant communities.
* Discounted Bus Travel and Season Ticket Travel Loans: Making your commute more affordable.
* Opportunities to contribute to sustainability initiatives and community-building efforts.
* Support for continued, life‑long learning and career development.
Hybrid working: 60% FTE on site minimum (80% during the 12-month probationary period)
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