Senior Research Finance Advisor

Location: Great Clarendon Street, Oxford with option of hybrid working 

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Research Accounts team as a Senior Research Finance Advisor.

Location: Great Clarendon Street, Oxford, with the option of some hybrid/remote working

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 nine 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

Reporting to the Research Finance Manager, this is a key role within central finance and works closely with academic departments to oversee the financial management of the University’s research portfolio. Specifically, the post holder will look after its own portfolio of departmental research projects and will be the prime Research Accounts contact person for those departments.

In addition, be responsible for high profile research project reporting and developing systems and process to bring on improvements to the timing, quality and reliability of research financial information bringing visible benefits to the wider university research community.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This role Includes a requirement to be in the office for at least 1 day per week. The role is full time but a flexible working pattern may be available.

About You 

You will have experience of working in a complex financial administration function in a customer focused environment. Alongside this, you should have good accounting experience including proven skills in complex reconciliation.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage a wide caseload of projects and adhere to deadlines are also required.

Desirably, you will have previous experience of a financial management system such as Oracle Financials. Previous experience of research award management would also be highly beneficial.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution.

Application Process

To apply, please upload:

• A covering letter/supporting statement
• Your CV
• The details of two referees

The closing date for applications is 20th March 2026.

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