"Financial Processes and Systems Training Manager"

Financial Processes and Systems Training Manager

The Financial Processes and Systems Training Manager leads the Finance Division’s financial training function, driving confident and consistent use of the University’s financial processes and systems. The role designs and delivers impactful training that improves efficiency, manages risk and supports compliance, working closely with process owners and change teams to embed best practice across the University.

Location: Great Clarendon Street with the option of hybrid working

Salary: £49,119 - £58,265 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 ten 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 Financial Processes and Systems Training Manager leads the training function within the Finance Division’s Financial Processes, Systems and Assurance (FPSA) team, managing a team of Financial Trainers and driving understanding and adoption of the University’s financial processes, systems and controls to support efficiency, risk management and regulatory compliance.

The role is responsible for the analysis, design and delivery of high-quality training across core financial processes and systems, including Purchase to Pay, Expenses, user access and key platforms such as Oracle, SAP Concur and IBM TM1. Working with Process Oversight Groups and change programmes, the postholder ensures training reflects best practice and supports the successful implementation of process and system enhancements.

Collaborating closely with Finance colleagues and Communications, the role embeds consistent ways of working through effective training, engagement and shared learning. The postholder is accountable for the Finance Division’s training strategy and delivery model, strengthening financial capability across the University and enabling sustainable, confident use of financial processes and systems.

About You

• You will be able to demonstrate significant experience managing a training function delivering systems, process and training solutions as required
• Demonstrable track record in managing training teams
• Experience of assessing customer requirements and efficiently designing and resourcing appropriate solutions
• The ability to quickly learn complex computer systems and processes
• Experience of managing training provision in a complex and devolved environment
• Excellent knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly develop deep expertise in, complex financial processes and systems.
• Significant experience of using financial systems, e.g. Oracle Financials
• Ability to communicate clearly and credibly, both verbally and in writing, with a wide range of stakeholders including senior management, boards and committees
• Ability to influence and negotiate with a diverse customer group including Departmental Administrators, finance system users and senior management

Desirable experience including

A training or teaching qualification, experience within Higher Education, and strong knowledge of best-practice learning and capability development, with a track record of designing and delivering training for process improvement or IT-enabled change, contributing to research or professional initiatives, working with third-party training providers, and maintaining awareness of emerging technologies.

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 23rd February

Interviews will take place in late February/ Early March, and will be held face-to-face

Contact Person: John Chapman
Vacancy ID: 184748
Closing Date & Time: 23-Feb-2026 12:00
Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 8
Contact Email: john.chapman@admin.ox.c.uk
Salary (£): £49,119 - £58,265 per annum