Dartington House, Oxford Senior Financial Analyst- IT Services An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Financial Analyst to join us on a permanent basis in the IT Services Department. What We Offer Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:
1. 38 days of annual leave to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
2. One of the most generous maternity and adoption leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay leave, followed by additional statutory and unpaid leave options.
3. A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
4. An excellent contributory pension scheme.
5. Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
6. Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.
About the Role
7. The finance team sits within the Office of the CIO and has a dotted line into Central Finance, via the Divisional Financial Controller for UAS and GLAM.
8. This is a key post within a department witnessing significant change as we commercialise our approach to service provision and manage a c.£100m digital transformation programme. As such, we require potential candidates to possess good people, process, IT and accounting skills ideally proven in a complex and highly distributed organisation.
9. The role will be responsible for Project Finance of a project portfolio, as well as I&E of a directorate. Additional oversight will be had of other portfolios, I&E and transactions through one direct report.
About You
10. A recognised accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, ACA) with strong accounting knowledge
11. Extensive experience in a large accounting environment, demonstrating expertise in management accounting, pricing, planning, reporting and business partnering
12. Ability to communicate financial terminology, management accounts and financial processes effectively to non-financial staff
13. Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail
14. Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships, gaining the confidence of a wide range of stakeholders
15. Highly organised with strong coordination skills, ensuring deadlines and project timelines are met
16. A commitment to maintaining exceptional accuracy in all aspects of the role
Application Process
17. A supporting statement
18. Your CV
19. The details of two referees
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 1 October. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 14 October and will be held face-to-face in central Oxford.