To apply for this role you must have experience using Oracle Financials. Applications without this experience will be rejected in all circumstances. Please do not apply if you do not have this experience.
We are seeking an experienced and analytical Deputy Business Manager to provide short-term financial management and operational oversight. The role will focus on month-end processes, management reporting, forecasting, budget monitoring and financial controls, ensuring continuity of finance operations.
The position is set to commence ASAP and will be full-time for an initial duration of 10 weeks with a pay rate of £20.77 per hour + holiday pay
Key Duties:
- Lead month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, journals and reconciliations
- Produce financial reports with analysis of performance, variances and emerging risks
- Support forecasting and budget planning, working with budget holders to update projections
- Monitor budgets and cost centres, investigating significant variances
- Review and approve financial transactions within delegated authority
- Oversee recharges, journals and financial adjustments, ensuring accurate records
- Provide advice and guidance to budget holders and other stakeholders on financial matters
- Monitor financial controls and support compliance with financial and procurement policies
- Supervise and support finance staff, coordinating workloads and key deadlines
- Escalate significant financial risks and issues with recommendations for action
Selection Criteria:
- Proven experience in financial management, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting
- Strong analytical skills with ability to investigate variances and identify financial risks
- Experience preparing and presenting financial information to managers and non-finance stakeholders
- Advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling and data analysis
- Experience using financial systems, with Oracle Financials experience
- Strong understanding of financial controls, compliance and reporting processes
- Ability to work independently and deliver accurately to tight deadlines
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience supporting or supervising finance staff
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Vacancy ID: 24176
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