Finance and Research Grants Officer - Oxford, United Kingdom - University of Oxford

University of Oxford

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Oxford, United Kingdom

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Description

Oxford's School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) is one of the largest communities of Area Studies scholars anywhere in the world.

This vibrant and dynamic University department has research and teaching programmes dedicated to Africa, China, Latin America, the Middle East, Japan, Russia and Eastern Europe, South Asia and Comparative Area Studies.

The School welcomes students from all around the globe and offers seven MSc Degrees, six MPhil degrees, a DPhil in Area Studies, as well as the Oxford 1+1 MBA with Saïd Business School.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Finance and Research Grants Manager, the Finance and Research Grants Officer will manage a range of financial administrative activities in accordance with University financial controls.

They will undertake transactional work across a range of modules in Oracle, compile financial reports for stakeholders and provide sound advice regarding financial processes and controls.

The role includes financial administration of OSGA's research and departmental grant portfolio.

As part of a small team, the post holder will also be required to provide more general finance support and cover for colleagues as appropriate.

About You:

Application process:

Interviews will be held in person on
Thursday 2nd May 2024.

What We Offer:

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

An excellent contributory pension scheme
38 days annual leave
A comprehensive range of childcare services
Family leave schemes
Cycle loan and scheme and electric or ultralow emission vehicle loan scheme
Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working, with a current expectation of at least 50% on-site work. The OSGA Professional Services offices are located in Oxford city centre, surrounded by its stunning architecture, history and culture.