"Finance Business Partner (2 posts)"

About the role

The Ashmolean Museum is the University of Oxford’s world-class museum of art and archaeology and forms part of the Gardens, Libraries and Museums Division. Open to everyone and located at the heart of Oxford, the Museum supports research, learning and public engagement while caring for collections of international importance.

You will play a key role within the Ashmolean Finance team, providing high-quality financial planning, reporting and analysis to support effective decision-making across the Museum. Working closely with the Head of Finance, budget holders, project managers, income-generating teams and data colleagues, you will prepare and review management accounts, support budgeting, forecasting and planning processes, and deliver clear, insightful financial information. You will contribute to the continuous improvement of reporting and data quality through the development and maintenance of Power BI reports, support effective data governance and self-service reporting, and deputise for the Head of Finance as required, including presenting financial information to senior colleagues and committees.

This is a full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week.

About You

You will be a qualified accountant with experience of working in a similar finance business partnering role and will bring strong financial acumen with the ability to interpret complex financial data and translate it into clear, practical insights. You will have a strong understanding of financial systems and reporting tools, including Power BI and advanced Excel, and a proven track record of developing management information and key performance indicators that meet business needs.

You will be confident preparing and discussing management accounts with budget holders, providing clear commentary on variances and offering effective support and challenge to help colleagues understand and take ownership of their financial position. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to build positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Experience of working in a cultural or heritage environment, knowledge of the University’s Oracle financial system, or VAT knowledge would be an advantage.

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 of annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits

Diversity

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk.

How to apply

You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.

We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Karen Thorne, Head of Finance, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (karen.thorne@ashmus.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the GLAM Recruitment team (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (GMT) on Friday 6 February 2026 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on the 17th and 18th February 2026, in person.

Location: Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2PH (hybrid working)

Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 8

Salary: £49,119 - £58,265 per annum (with a discretionary range dependant on skills and experience)

Vacancy ID: 184299