We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Officer to support financial management and reporting across a portfolio of projects. This role involves budget tracking, financial analysis, compliance, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective financial control.
The position is set to commence ASAP and will be part time 12 hours per week for an initial duration of 12 weeks with a pay rate of £18.80 per hour + holiday pay
Key Duties:
- Manage financial processes, including budget tracking, forecasting and reporting
- Set up and monitor project accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial procedures
- Analyse grant spend, identify variances and take corrective action
- Prepare financial reports, invoices and budget updates for stakeholders
- Maintain accurate records of expenditure, commitments and financial transactions
- Support procurement processes, including raising purchase orders and processing invoices in Oracle
- Reconcile accounts, manage expenses, and track payments (including stipends and honoraria)
- Liaise with finance teams, suppliers and partners to resolve financial queries
- Support forecasting, re-budgeting and financial planning activities
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, funder requirements and data protection policies
Selection Criteria:
- Experience preparing financial reports, budgets and forecasts
- Degree-level education or equivalent experience in a similar role
- Strong Excel and IT skills
- Understanding of financial controls and compliance
- Excellent numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
- Strong communication skills, including ability to present financial data clearly
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders in a professional environment
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Vacancy ID: 22787
Please be aware that all candidates need to be able to start work immediately and must be able to work on site if required to do so.
Further information can about the Temporary Staffing Service can be found on our website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/temporary-staffing-service