Divisional Financial Controller

Lead the Financial Future of the University of Oxford’s Iconic Estate

Reporting into:
Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, (matrix reporting to the Director of Estates Services)

Location: Oxford

Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid

The University of Oxford is seeking a strategic and collaborative financial leader to join our Estates Services team. As Divisional Financial Controller (DFC), you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the financial governance, management and planning of a large and diverse estate – supporting a world-class academic environment.

As Divisional Financial Controller, you will:

• Lead the financial strategy, governance, and planning for Estates Services, establishing finance as a key, critical function across the division and its operations
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, including the Director of Estates Services and University committees, which also acting as the key liaison between Estates Services and the central University Finance Division
• Drive a culture of financial sustainability and risk management across a diverse portfolio of projects
• Implement robust changes to fully integrate the finance function into the divisional hierarchy following completion of a divisional annual review
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and capital project accounting for an estate undertaking significant major capital projects, ongoing minor works, and continued maintenance works
• Lead a stable, divisional finance resource comprised of three teams encompassing capital projects, management accounts, and transactions

What we’re looking for:

• Extensive post-qualification experience in strategic financial control, estates finance, and capital projects
• Strong robust leadership, adept at forging strong relationships, clear lines of communication, and direction in change-management
• Ability to thrive in a complex, intellectually demanding environment

You’ll be part of a world-leading institution that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. In addition to a competitive salary, additional outstanding benefits include:

• A suite of additional benefits and optional schemes

This is your chance to make a lasting impact on the University’s estate strategy and contribute to its world-class mission.

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