"Divisional Finance Manager - Social Sciences"

Finance Division

The University of Oxford’s Finance Division is seeking a Divisional Finance Manager to support the Social Sciences Division. You’ll lead on budgeting, financial planning, management reporting, and project delivery working closely with academic departments to ensure strategic financial oversight.

Location: Social Sciences Divisional Office, 75 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2BQ With the option of some hybrid/remote working

Salary: £49,119 -  £58,265 per annum if part-time (pro rata)

Contract: Part Time 2.5 to 3 days with flexibility, upto 12 month maternity cover, also available as a secondment opportunity for current University of Oxford employees.

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. Here, you’ll contribute to ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.

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. For more information please visit: https://finance.admin.ox.ac.uk/

What We Offer

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

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) 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 family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
• A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
• An excellent contributory pension scheme.
• 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

The Divisional Finance Manager will closely support the division and its academic departments with its budgeting, forecasting and monitoring; management accounting and reporting; financial planning and analysis; the delivery of finance projects; and other high-level financial administration tasks. The role will enable the Division and its departments to ensure we respond proactively and appropriately to the fast-changing financial and operational environment in which we work.

• Provide expert financial advice to academic departments.
• Support and guide departmental finance processes.
• Manage divisional budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Deliver clear, accurate management reporting and analysis.
• Strengthen financial controls and support audit responses.
• Lead and support divisional finance projects and initiatives.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all interactions.

About You

• Professional accounting qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Proven financial management in complex environments - Excellent communication & leadership skills
• Strong analytical and IT system skills (e.g., Oracle, Excel)

Application Process

To apply, please upload:

• A covering letter/supporting statement
• Your CV
• The details of two referees

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 30 March

Interviews will take place on w/c 13 April and will be held in person in Oxford