Finance Operations Officer

University of Oxford - Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences

Location: Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford

Applications are invited for a Finance Operations Officer, to work in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences (NDPCHS) Finance Team.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this post offers an excellent opportunity to combine sound operational experience with line management responsibilities and provides good scope for career development.

You will line manage two Finance Administrators (2 FTE) and a Finance Assistant (0.4 FTE) and be the primary contact on day-to-day matters; ensuring excellent service delivery regarding management of payments to internal and external colleagues.

The successful applicant will bring a positive, solution-oriented approach, leading by example to embed process improvements together with the team. You will have good knowledge of the P2P and expense functions, and experience of working in a relevant financial operations role. You will be expected to role model the behaviours of team-working, communication and relationship management throughout all areas of your work.

You will be based in the Primary Care Building, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG as your normal place of work but you will be able to agree a pattern of regular remote working with your line manager.

The position is a permanent post which is offered on a full-time basis but requests to work part time (minimum of 0.8 FTE) are welcomed.

For further information or to discuss the post please contact emma.brant@phc.ox.ac.uk.

“Committed to equality and valuing diversity”

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement. Please do not attach any manuscripts, papers, transcripts, mark sheets or certificates as these will not be considered as part of your application.

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Wednesday 15 April 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 11 May 2026.