Junior Writer

Are you an experienced leader with finance management experience seeking an exciting challenge with a unique organisation that blends public sector influence with commercial activity? Do you thrive in roles where you can make a significant impact while enjoying autonomy and flexibility?

My client is a prestigious organisation within the education sector are seeking a Bursar based in Oxford, in this pivotal role within the organisation, you will provide strong strategic, operational and commercial leadership, ensuring delivery of a range of services in support of the companies aims.

The main responsibilities of the Bursar are as follows:

• Provide clear leadership for the Support Staff, ensuring that all team members are supported and challenged to deliver their remits to the highest standards.
• Develop a robust financial strategy for the establishment.
• Lead and develop a responsive, forward-looking Bursary team which is able to make a strong contribution to the future success of the establishment.
• Produce for audit the annual Financial Statements of the establishment in accordance with relevant legislation.
• Develop and maintain robust mechanisms of financial control and to provide appropriate systems for financial planning and reporting.
• Manage relations with external service providers including banks and auditors.
• Lead on the development and implementation of the Masterplan and associated major future building projects.

A successful candidate will be:

• Educated to at least undergraduate degree level.
• A relevant professional accountancy qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA/CIPFA) or equivalent accounting or financial qualification is desirable but is by no means essential.
• A record of successful strategic and operational management experience in another major organisation.
• Demonstrable experience of leading teams including the recruitment, performance management and development of staff.
• Highly numerate with first-class analytical skills and the ability to oversee the development of long-term financial plans.
• A proven capacity to take a strategic overview and contribute to the wider development of the establishment, whilst retaining a strong grasp of the operational detail.

Please note this role is based in Central Oxford with limited parking, therefore candidates must be prepared to use public transport wherever possible.