Job Details

An Oxford institution is seeking an exceptional graduate to work directly with the Operations Director in a high-impact Finance & Operations Analyst role.  This is not a standard graduate position. You will operate at the centre of the College’s administration, combining rigorous financial analysis with direct exposure to senior decision-making. The role requires outstanding Excel and systems capability, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to operate with discretion and precision in a complex environment.

You will act as a trusted support to the Operations Director, helping to shape insight, improve processes, and ensure the effective delivery of key operational and financial priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain robust, complex Excel models to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning
• Analyse financial and operational data, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
• Support the production of high-quality management information and reporting for senior stakeholders
• Contribute to financial planning cycles, including budgeting and reforecasting
• Work extensively with finance and operational systems to extract, interrogate, and reconcile data
• Design and implement more efficient, automated reporting processes
• Drive improvements in data quality, reporting accuracy, and internal controls
• Take ownership of analytical and reporting tools used across the function
• Prepare briefings, reports, and presentations for senior meetings and committees
• Track key initiatives, ensuring actions are delivered to a high standard and on time
• Act as a reliable and professional point of coordination across multiple stakeholders

Skills & Experience

Essential

• A strong academic record from a leading university (Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or similar)
• Advanced Excel capability (including complex modelling, nested formulas, and large dataset manipulation; VBA/macros advantageous)
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrable ability to work with systems and large volumes of data
• Outstanding attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High levels of professionalism, judgement, and discretion
• Ability to manage competing priorities and operate effectively under pressure

Desirable

• Experience with finance or ERP systems
• Exposure to data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI)

What We Offer

• Generous pension and annual leave entitlement
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
• A uniquely varied role within a prestigious academic institution

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