Job Description

Only candidates with

Oracle R12 experience within the University of Oxford

will be considered for this position.

Applicants

without this specific experience will not be shortlisted.

Vacancy ID:

20425


We are seeking an experienced

Temporary Finance Officer

to join a Headington based department at

the University of Oxford

. This is an excellent opportunity to support key financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

Cost new grant applications using University costing software (X5) and set up, manage and close pre-approved project accounts for approved grants in the department, where appropriate reallocating pre-approved commitments to projects. Liaise with their counterparts in other departments within the University and within other Institutes to ensure the smooth management of grants shared between more than one department/group. Identify best practice and areas for improvement and implement changes to procedures as required to standardise the grant management processes across the department. The Finance Officers have responsibility for ensuring that the department's grant management processes are in line with university best practice and grant files contain the relevant up to-date documentation. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of sponsors' financial terms and conditions and ensure that they are adhered to, including the contractual financial arrangements of clinical trial agreements from set up to closure of studies

Selection Criteria

Essential:

Demonstrable

Oracle R12 experience within the University of Oxford.

Proven experience in a financial administration role. Proficiency in computerised finance systems and Microsoft Excel. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. Flexible, team-oriented approach with a willingness to support colleagues. Experience applying and interpreting financial policies.
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