Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst



Finance Division



Grade 8: £45,585 - £54,395 per annum with a discretionary range up to £59,421





We are looking for a qualified accountant to work as a Senior Financial
Analyst within the central Finance Division producing insightful financial
reporting and analysis in a format which will accessibly deliver information.





The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an
international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research
plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon
emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.





The Finance Division supports the academic, research and administrative
community at the University providing sound financial advice and timely
information with a range of support services including financial operations,
financial reporting, financial support and professional services.





**What We Offer**





As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is
reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:





• An excellent contributory pension scheme



• 38 days annual leave



• A comprehensive range of childcare services



• Family leave schemes



• Cycle loan scheme



• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans



• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs



• A welcoming and diverse community








**About the Role**





The role is a key part of a small team working centrally in the Finance
Division providing management accounting support to University committees and
senior staff. You will have the ability to work independently showing
initiative and innovation and will need the skill set to support the
development of reporting to senior members of the committees of the University
including PRAC, Finance Committee and Council.





This will include being able to explain complex financial structures and being
ready to challenge current practices to deliver improvements to reporting
processes and how best to present financial analysis.





You will be a key part of the team providing a central co-ordination point for
Academic Divisions and non-Academic departments and will support the Planning,
Budgeting and Forecasting processes. The Senior Financial Analyst role
requires the skills and/or experience to be able to understand the technical
accounting applied at the University and plays a vital role in explaining the
links between the Financial Statements and Management Accounts.





We welcome applications from all sections of the community.





You will be based in Hythe Bridge Street but you may be able to agree a
pattern of regular remote working with your line manager.








**About You**





You will hold an accounting qualification with the experience and/or skills to
be able to work in the Financial Planning & Analysis area of the University.





You will be an excellent communicator, have high organisation skills and the
ability to build and consolidate a large network of stakeholders.





You will have an aptitude for numerical analysis, be proficient in Excel and
be adept at using computer systems; with an interest in improving the
presentation of financial information to make it more accessible to the
relevant audience.








**Application Process**





You will be required to upload a supporting statement, CV and the details of
two referees as part of your online application.





The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 10 November 2023.





First round interviews will take place during week commencing Monday 20
November 2023.





**Committed to equality and valuing diversity**