Senior Finance Officer

**Oxford University Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE) is seeking to
appoint a Senior Finance Officer.**





**About the role**



You will be a key member of the Departmental finance team, reporting to the
Finance Manager. You will support the finance team by assisting with month and
year-end reporting, managing student fee income, reconciling financial
transactions, and supporting debt recovery processes. The role also includes
accounting for research projects, providing guidance to budget holders, and
ensuring that project funds are managed according to sponsor terms.





This is a full-time position, available on a permanent contract.





**About you**



You will have a strong technical understanding of accruals basis accounting
and attention to detail. Ideally, you will be experienced in managing
financial reconciliations, reporting, and debt recovery processes. The role
also requires the ability to provide advice and support for departmental
research projects and financial procedures, ensuring compliance with policies
and sponsor terms.





Please note that full training will be provided to the successful candidate.





**About us**



OUDCE provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to
benefit from the University’s rich and unique resources. We are ambitious and
forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community. Our mission
is to inspire people locally, nationally and globally by extending access to
Oxford’s world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive
opportunities for study and research.





Colleagues uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and
actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.





**What we offer**



Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of
family friendly and financial benefits including:





• An excellent contributory pension scheme



• 38 days’ annual leave



• A comprehensive range of childcare services



• Family leave schemes



• Cycle loan scheme



• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs



• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans





**Application process**



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





To make informal enquiries about the post please contact hr@conted.ox.ac.uk





The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 24 February 2025





Interviews are likely to be scheduled for the week commencing 3 March 2025.





Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community
that values creativity, diversity, and excellence.





The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes
applications from individuals regardless of their background.