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University of Oxford Hiring for Finance Officer (Research) Job at Oxford, England Full Time
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About the role
As the History Faculty’s first point of contact for all research funding queries, you will provide one-to-one support for academic colleagues (from post-doctoral researchers to senior academic staff); and provide advice and support to the Finance Manager, HAF, the Faculty Board Chair, the Faculty Board and senior academics involved in research grant management.
Supported by the Finance Manager, the postholder would be charged with managing the financial control of research grants and bringing their financial reporting and planning into line with the rest of the Faculty and the division. This post would provide the capacity required to develop bespoke models/tools which will be key for the effective financial management, planning and reporting of research projects. The person in this role will play a key role in preparing budgets and forecasts, for internal and external stakeholders. The post holder will ensure that all activities adhere to the University’s financial and personnel regulations and statutory legislation as appropriate. In addition, the Finance Officer (Research) is expected to be involved in discrete project work both in the faculty and across the division where financial input and/or data analysis is a key component.
The postholder will report to the Faculty Finance Manager and also be a member of the Humanities Division Finance Team benefiting from a full programme of training and professional development.
About you
You will be AAT qualified, or hold professional exemptions through related or higher qualifications, for example CIMA, ACCA or a degree in finance or related discipline. You will have significant relevant experience of financial administration, including budget management and forecasting as well as experience of using complex financial software packages, and project accounting. Experience of research grant management, including full economic costing (FEC), is desirable.
You will also have experience of preparing financial management reports, implementing financial controls and audit procedures.
You will possess accomplished IT skills, including in-depth knowledge of spreadsheets, database and word-processing, with the proven ability to manipulate complex financial information. Experience of Oracle Financials or a similar corporate financial system is desirable.
You will need excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complicated financial concepts to people without a financial background, and to gain the confidence of academic and administrative staff at all levels.
Application Process
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jane Smith, Faculty of History Finance Manager at [email protected].
You will be required to complete a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.
The deadline for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 8th July 2022.
Only applications submitted through the University of Oxford e-recruitment system and received before Friday 8th July 2022 can be considered.
We expect to hold interviews on either 8th or 9th August 2022.
Committed to equality and valuing diversity