"Finance Reports Support Officer"

Finance Reports Support Officer

Finance Division
The Finance Division is looking to add a Finance Reports Support Officer to their team, a proactive and detail-oriented individual to support the development and improvement of finance reporting tools, working closely with internal teams and external suppliers.

Location: Great Clarendon Street, Oxford, with the option of some hybrid/remote working

Salary: £35,681 - £41,636 per annum

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

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

This role reports to the Reporting Manager but requires close working and cooperation within the Finance Analytics Team within the Financial Processes, Systems and Assurance (FPSA) team and external third-party suppliers.

The role will mainly focus on managing the specifications and supporting the development of new or updated reports by testing development work and assisting end users with reporting queries that come through the first-line Support Desk within FPSA, including but not limited to: reporting solutions (currently: SplashBI, Excel Connect and SplashGL), finance analytics tools, configuration and maintenance, and Excel macros.

This role will be pivotal to completing the major finance reporting improvements from future EBS projects, and taking over the support and advice on reporting solutions for stakeholders, senior managers, colleagues within the Finance Division and users of Finance services in departments: principal investigators and finance users.

The post-holder will be required to work independently, using their own initiative to manage small-scale projects relating to new tools and features, user support, and Finance Analytics tools and reports.

About You

The Finance Reports Support Officer must have a thorough, “hands-on” approach to technology, have the ability and aptitude to respond to needs and an enthusiastic interest in reporting solutions and its application to business today. The following skills are essential:

• Strong knowledge of reporting services, from a business perspective, with a clear understanding of the role of and need for high-quality financial management reporting.
• Oracle applications experience particular in E-business suite(EBS)and Projects; accounts payable, iProcurement as well as, including the processes and functionality across all the EBS modules.
• Proven teamwork skills, especially in communicating with users holding a wide range of financial skills and working with people at all levels in the organisation.
• Have a flexible, organised and committed approach to their work
• A proven ability to work under pressure, and to plan, prioritise and organise work to meet key deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and to be able to communicate across all levels in the University.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience of using other Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Teams).

Desirable selection criteria

• Demonstrable experience of ITIL-aligned change processes.
• Experience of working in the higher education sector or other large complex reporting environment.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution.

Application Process

To apply, please upload:

• A covering letter/supporting statement
• Your CV
• The details of two referees
• Applications without the cover letter/supporting statement will not be considered

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 5th March

Applications will be reviewed throughout the process and we reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date

Interviews will take place in late February and will be in person in Oxford

Contact Person: John Chapman | john.chapman@admin.ox.ac.uk
Vacancy ID: 184749
Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 6
Closing Date & Time: 05-Mar-2026 12:00