RDM Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU Are you a proactive finance professional ready to step into a role with real influence and visibility? We are recruiting a Senior Finance Officer to play a central role in the financial management of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine (CV Med), one of the University of Oxford’s leading research divisions. This is a newly created post, offering an excellent opportunity to shape financial processes, develop leadership capability, and support world-class research. About the role Working closely with the Deputy Business Manager and Grants & Finance Manager, you will take responsibility for the department’s non-research finance function, providing high-quality management accounting, financial analysis and compliance oversight. You will: • Lead month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial processes, including accruals, prepayments and variance analysis • Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting, working directly with budget holders • Provide clear, insightful financial reporting to inform decision-making • Act as the lead for financial compliance and self-assurance within CV Med • Line manage and develop finance staff, building capability and resilience within the team • Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, embedding University policies and best practice This role sits within a collaborative departmental and divisional finance community and offers genuine scope to influence how finance supports research and clinical activity. About you You will bring: • Previous experience in a finance role, preferably within higher education • Strong understanding of accounting principles, including accruals and prepayments • Confidence using financial systems (Oracle experience is particularly desirable) and advanced Excel skills • Excellent organisational and communication skills, with a solutions-focused approach • Experience supporting or supervising colleagues, with the confidence to guide and advise stakeholders Experience within a large or complex organisation — and exposure to budgets, forecasting or research finance — would be advantageous.