Finance Manager
Applications for this vacancy closed on 28 February 2025 at 12:00PM
**About the role**
The Department of Social Policy and Intervention is seeking a **Finance
Manager** to work within the Accelerate Research Hub, a multidisciplinary
research group led by Professor Lucie Cluver at the Department of Social
Policy and Intervention. The research covers a broad spectrum of themes which
relate to improving the lives of children and adolescents in resource-limited
settings, and in crisis contexts of conflict, climate, and pandemic
emergencies. The postholder will work closely with teams in Oxford and South
Africa at the University of Cape Town.
**About you**
The Finance Manager is a key post in the administrative management of the
portfolio of grants led by Professor Lucie Cluver, supporting the Principal
Investigator (PI) with resource planning, forecasting and budgeting. As
Finance Manager you will be working closely with Senior Programme Managers and
Project Managers to deliver a multi-country, multi-partner programme of
activities. You will report to the Senior Programme Manager, and work closely
with the PI, departmental Finance Team. You will spend a considerable amount
of your time working independently within the core team where to give sound
advice on a range of financial issues you will need to develop a broad
understanding of the terms and conditions of the portfolio’s funding streams.
You will also develop and maintain effective working relationships with a
large range of finance teams in the partner organisations.
With the Senior Finance Officer (based at the University of Cape Town), you
will manage the project budgets through effective and efficient monitoring and
control, ensuring compliance with all relevant funder, partner organisations
and financial regulations. You will oversee the financial activity of several
programs via the Senior Programme Managers to enable you to report on all
financial and budget activities to the Project leads and to the funder.
As a skilled finance professional, you will have significant experience
working in financial roles, with demonstrable skills across financial
planning. You will support the PI through quarterly forecasting, annual
budgeting plus reporting, and longer-term financial planning.
The role is based in Oxford, and you will work closely with the teams in
Oxford as well as with a range of international colleagues. You will be part
of an international research team with wide policy and programming impact.
Our team is committed to fostering an environment of equality, diversity and
inclusion. This role may be taken up flexibly to complement caring
responsibilities.
This is a 12 month fixed-term post.
**How to apply**
As part of your application you will be required to upload a CV and supporting
statement, along with the name and contact details of two referees. The
supporting statement should explain how you meet the essential criteria for
the post using clear examples. Further information, including how to apply, is
available in the attached job description. Any further enquiries may be
directed to the email address below.
Only online applications received by 12.00 noon on Friday 28th February will
be considered. Interviews will be held the week commencing Monday 17th March.
The Department of Social Policy and Intervention is seeking a **Finance
Manager** to work within the Accelerate Research Hub, a multidisciplinary
research group led by Professor Lucie Cluver at the Department of Social
Policy and Intervention. The research covers a broad spectrum of themes which
relate to improving the lives of children and adolescents in resource-limited
settings, and in crisis contexts of conflict, climate, and pandemic
emergencies. The postholder will work closely with teams in Oxford and South
Africa at the University of Cape Town.
**About you**
The Finance Manager is a key post in the administrative management of the
portfolio of grants led by Professor Lucie Cluver, supporting the Principal
Investigator (PI) with resource planning, forecasting and budgeting. As
Finance Manager you will be working closely with Senior Programme Managers and
Project Managers to deliver a multi-country, multi-partner programme of
activities. You will report to the Senior Programme Manager, and work closely
with the PI, departmental Finance Team. You will spend a considerable amount
of your time working independently within the core team where to give sound
advice on a range of financial issues you will need to develop a broad
understanding of the terms and conditions of the portfolio’s funding streams.
You will also develop and maintain effective working relationships with a
large range of finance teams in the partner organisations.
With the Senior Finance Officer (based at the University of Cape Town), you
will manage the project budgets through effective and efficient monitoring and
control, ensuring compliance with all relevant funder, partner organisations
and financial regulations. You will oversee the financial activity of several
programs via the Senior Programme Managers to enable you to report on all
financial and budget activities to the Project leads and to the funder.
As a skilled finance professional, you will have significant experience
working in financial roles, with demonstrable skills across financial
planning. You will support the PI through quarterly forecasting, annual
budgeting plus reporting, and longer-term financial planning.
The role is based in Oxford, and you will work closely with the teams in
Oxford as well as with a range of international colleagues. You will be part
of an international research team with wide policy and programming impact.
Our team is committed to fostering an environment of equality, diversity and
inclusion. This role may be taken up flexibly to complement caring
responsibilities.
This is a 12 month fixed-term post.
**How to apply**
As part of your application you will be required to upload a CV and supporting
statement, along with the name and contact details of two referees. The
supporting statement should explain how you meet the essential criteria for
the post using clear examples. Further information, including how to apply, is
available in the attached job description. Any further enquiries may be
directed to the email address below.
Only online applications received by 12.00 noon on Friday 28th February will
be considered. Interviews will be held the week commencing Monday 17th March.
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**About the role**
The Department of Social Policy and Intervention is seeking a **Finance Manager** to work within the Accelerate Research Hub, a multidisciplinary research group led by Professor Lucie Cluver at the Department of Social Policy and Intervention. The research covers a broad spectrum of themes which relate to improving the lives of children and adolescents in resource-limited settings, and in crisis contexts of conflict, climate, and pandemic emergencies. The postholder will work closely with teams in Oxford and South Africa at the University of Cape Town. **About you** The Finance Manager is a key post in the administrative ... About the role The Department of Social Policy and Intervention is seeking a Finance Manager to work within the Accelerate Research Hub, a multidisciplinary research group led by Professor Lucie Cluver at the Department of Social Policy and Intervention. The research covers a broad spectrum of themes which relate to improving the lives of children and adolescents in resource-limited settings, and in crisis contexts of conflict, climate, and pandemic emergencies. The postholder will work closely with teams in Oxford and South Africa at the University of Cape Town. About you The Finance Manager is a key post in the ... |
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