We are seeking a financial processes officer to join the finance division. You will be responsible for ensuring financial processes are well communicated so that colleagues across the University are empowered to deliver effective financial administration.

Location: Great Clarendon Street, Oxford with a requirement for 1 day a week in the office, with flexibility to come in for meetings/workshops.

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About Us

Spanning the historic streets of the “city of dreaming spires,” the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for nine consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence.

Integral to the University, the Finance Division aims to enable world-class research and education by collaborating on sound financial strategy to provide long-term resources, underpinned by excellent operational and professional services.

What We Offer

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:

• 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.
• 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.
• A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
• Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
• Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.

About the Role

Support continuous improvement to optimise financial processes across the University

Develop and communicate materials to empower colleagues to uphold best practice of finance operations

Work closely with stakeholders to maintain and improve financial guidance

Collaborate with stakeholders to develop innovative solutions to enhance efficiency

Run workshops and lead presentations to identify financial process issues and possible solutions using continuous improvement (e.g. LEAN) tools

About You

Recently or part-qualified accountant or equivalent work experience, specifically in financial administration, financial control or internal audit.

Good knowledge of financial management, core financial processes and an understanding of key financial controls.

Familiarity with financial systems.

Excellent people skills, with the ability to win trust and work collaboratively and empathetically with a range of stakeholders.

Excellent written communication skills, with a proven ability to produce clear and comprehensive text as well as present complex information in an engaging fashion.

Application Process

To apply, please upload:

• A covering letter/supporting statement - Your supporting statement should clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria of the job description
• The details of two referees

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 13th October 2025