Finance Officer

Are you looking for your next opportunity in Finance and seeking career progression in a friendly and supportive environment?

The Department of Politics and International Relations (DPIR) is looking to appoint a Finance Officer to join the DPIR Finance Team.  This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading department recognised internationally for its rigorous and valuable research and be a part of a thriving wider Professional Services Staff team dedicated to providing an excellent service.

The successful candidate will report to the Department’s Finance Manager, and to the Deputy Finance Manager on some tasks. You will be expected to work with some autonomy, prioritising and managing their own workload as necessary.

In addition, you will be responsible for the processing of financial transactions including purchases, expense claims, payroll claims and sales invoices, also financial monitoring and reporting in specific areas including research allowances made available to academics; various project and award budget; and financial compliance.

It is essential that you are educate to at least GCSE level or equivalent, numerate, with good attention to detail and have previous financial experience.  You will have good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as a member of a team.

The position is permanent and full-time.

Informal enquiries about this role can be addressed to eva.rakhimova@politics.ox.ac.uk.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online, you are required to upload your most recent CV, a supporting statement and details of two referees as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.

Please quote reference 179946 on all correspondence.

Only applications received before midday (UK time) on Friday 20 June 2025 can be considered.

Interviews will be held on Friday 11 July 2025.

DPIR is currently working toward its submission to achieve Bronze Athena Swan status

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