Joint Head of Finance (job share, part-time)
Applications for this vacancy closed on 6 May 2025 at 12:00PM
**About the Blavatnik School of Government**
Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better
governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of
government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes:
**teaching** **current and future leaders** ; **generating** **research with
impact** ; and **engaging** **with governments and practitioners**.
**What we offer**
The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an
award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well-
known guest speakers – all of which are open to staff. On the social side, we
have regular coffee/cake mornings for staff, a family-friendly Halloween
event, and Christmas and summer parties.
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
* Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services
* Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loan
* Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
* Opportunities for hybrid working ( _typically_ 60% of working hours on-site and 40% remotely)
More information about working at the School can be found on our jobs page.
**About the role**
Offering a unique, flexible working, senior leadership opportunity, the joint
Head of Finance will play a critical role in the next exciting phase of the
Blavatnik School of Government. Supporting the School’s Dean and Chief
Operating Officer in analysing, planning and managing the School’s finances
and its growing budget and research portfolio, they will contribute to key
strategic decisions about the School’s development and management. They will
co- lead the finance and research support teams (nine people) ensuring that
they provide a customer-focussed, responsive service to its stakeholders, and
that management and decision-making is informed by high quality financial data
and analysis.
The post holder will provide assurance to the Dean, the Chief Operating
Officer, the School’s Management Board and the Division that the School’s
financial projections are robust and well-grounded. Priorities include
managing reliable costing models for the School’s wide range of activities,
using financial data effectively to provide input and challenge to the
School’s strategic planning, and bringing financial acumen to bear in
developing viable financing plans for new revenue streams
The post holder will provide leadership in financial planning activities,
particularly in the preparation of the School’s annual budget. They will be
responsible for the continued development of effective and resilient financial
processes and controls. They will take the lead in financial reporting and
monitoring, ensuring the School’s financial position is closely monitored and
that timely, accurate management information is provided to management and
others. The post holder will co- manage the School’s finance and research
support professionals and will be expected to recruit, train and manage any
additional finance staff.
**About you**
The post will suit a highly motivated individual with proven flexibility and
initiative who is excited about helping to shape this new joint role and way
of working for the School. The post holder should hold an accounting
qualification and have substantial experience of working in a financial
management role, ideally in a fast-moving environment.
Experience of the use of financial data to drive strategic decision-making in
a proactive way will be particularly helpful. Candidates should be able to
demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to
communicate complex financial issues to a non-financial audience, and be able
to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
**Application process**
Please upload a supporting statement that outlines how you meet the selection
criteria **in your own words** , along with your CV and the details of two
referees as part of your online application.
The closing date for applications is at 12 noon (UK time) on **Tuesday 6 May
2025.**
First round interviews will take place on **Thursday 5 June** with second
round interviews taking place on **Monday 9 June** and will be in-person at
the School.
Candidates wishing to visit the School for a short informal tour of the School
prior to application should contact Lucy Haworth to arrange a suitable time.
Visits will be available on week days between 22 April – 2 May.
Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better
governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of
government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes:
**teaching** **current and future leaders** ; **generating** **research with
impact** ; and **engaging** **with governments and practitioners**.
**What we offer**
The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an
award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well-
known guest speakers – all of which are open to staff. On the social side, we
have regular coffee/cake mornings for staff, a family-friendly Halloween
event, and Christmas and summer parties.
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
* Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services
* Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loan
* Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
* Opportunities for hybrid working ( _typically_ 60% of working hours on-site and 40% remotely)
More information about working at the School can be found on our jobs page.
**About the role**
Offering a unique, flexible working, senior leadership opportunity, the joint
Head of Finance will play a critical role in the next exciting phase of the
Blavatnik School of Government. Supporting the School’s Dean and Chief
Operating Officer in analysing, planning and managing the School’s finances
and its growing budget and research portfolio, they will contribute to key
strategic decisions about the School’s development and management. They will
co- lead the finance and research support teams (nine people) ensuring that
they provide a customer-focussed, responsive service to its stakeholders, and
that management and decision-making is informed by high quality financial data
and analysis.
The post holder will provide assurance to the Dean, the Chief Operating
Officer, the School’s Management Board and the Division that the School’s
financial projections are robust and well-grounded. Priorities include
managing reliable costing models for the School’s wide range of activities,
using financial data effectively to provide input and challenge to the
School’s strategic planning, and bringing financial acumen to bear in
developing viable financing plans for new revenue streams
The post holder will provide leadership in financial planning activities,
particularly in the preparation of the School’s annual budget. They will be
responsible for the continued development of effective and resilient financial
processes and controls. They will take the lead in financial reporting and
monitoring, ensuring the School’s financial position is closely monitored and
that timely, accurate management information is provided to management and
others. The post holder will co- manage the School’s finance and research
support professionals and will be expected to recruit, train and manage any
additional finance staff.
**About you**
The post will suit a highly motivated individual with proven flexibility and
initiative who is excited about helping to shape this new joint role and way
of working for the School. The post holder should hold an accounting
qualification and have substantial experience of working in a financial
management role, ideally in a fast-moving environment.
Experience of the use of financial data to drive strategic decision-making in
a proactive way will be particularly helpful. Candidates should be able to
demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to
communicate complex financial issues to a non-financial audience, and be able
to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
**Application process**
Please upload a supporting statement that outlines how you meet the selection
criteria **in your own words** , along with your CV and the details of two
referees as part of your online application.
The closing date for applications is at 12 noon (UK time) on **Tuesday 6 May
2025.**
First round interviews will take place on **Thursday 5 June** with second
round interviews taking place on **Monday 9 June** and will be in-person at
the School.
Candidates wishing to visit the School for a short informal tour of the School
prior to application should contact Lucy Haworth to arrange a suitable time.
Visits will be available on week days between 22 April – 2 May.
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**About the Blavatnik School of Government**
Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: **teaching** **current and future leaders** ; **generating** **research with impact** ; and **engaging** **with governments and practitioners**. **What we offer** The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well- known guest speakers – all of which are open to staff. On the social ... About the Blavatnik School of Government Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: teaching current and future leaders; generating research with impact; and engaging with governments and practitioners. What we offer The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well-known guest speakers – all of which are open to staff. ... |
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