Finance Officer

About the role The Enterprises Department at the Bodleian Libraries has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Officer to join the team. Based at the Old Bodleian and Weston Libraries on Broad Street in Oxford, the post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day financial administration of the department’s commercial activities, in accordance with University financial controls and compliance. The Enterprises Department comprises several different businesses including publishing, events (weddings and corporate), tours, retail (Quad and Weston Shops plus online offer) and imaging services. It is tasked with the promotion of the library and generating income to support the Bodleian Libraries non-commercial work. The Finance Officer will work across all areas providing support and cover for the financial administration of these areas when required. The role will be directly responsible for the Events, Filming and Publishing financial administration and related tasks. The role will report direct to the Commercial Director and work with them to produce the Commercial Dashboard plus gather, manipulate and present data on the department’s budgets and forecasting, re-budgeting exercises, working closely with the department’s Heads Of Departments. You will proactively undertake continuous improvement of finance processes and systems and of reporting provision to support changing requirements and improve management information. This is a permanent, full-time position, working 36.5 hours per week About you You will have the ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of colleagues and managers You will have experience of working with major financial systems, including familiarity with the running of reports A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is also essential Experience of finance administration in a Retail or Publishing environment is desirable Benefits Our range of employee benefits and discounts include 38 days leave (including bank holidays), extensive training and development opportunities, access to travel and childcare schemes, free entry to colleges, discounted access to sporting facilities and a wide range of other staff discounts. For more details please see  https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits Diversity Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example shared parental leave. How to apply You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting evidence form using the attached template (or a supporting statement) as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Elaine Anstee, Head of Imaging Services, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (elaine.anstee@bodleian.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department (recruitment@bodleian.ox.ac.uk). Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST/GMT) on Tuesday 13 February 2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 26 February 2024.