Finance Division
Help shape how colleagues across the University develop the knowledge and confidence to use financial processes and systems effectively In this role, you'll transform complex information into engaging, practical learning experiences — supporting colleagues to do their best work, strengthening good practice, and building consistent ways of working across teams. As Financial Processes and Systems Trainer within the Finance Division at the University of Oxford, you will make a meaningful contribution to one of the world's leading universities.
Location: Great Clarendon Street, Oxford (with hybrid working)
Salary: £39,424 - £47,779 per annum
Contract: Full time, Permanent
About Us
Spanning the historic streets of the “city of dreaming spires”, the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for ten consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you’ll contribute to an organisation which delivers ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.
The Finance Division is integral to the University, aiming to enable world-class research and education by collaborating on sound financial strategy to provide long term resources, underpinned by excellent operational and professional services.
What We Offer
Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:
- 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
- One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
- A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
- An excellent contributory pension scheme.
- Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
- Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.
About the Role
As Financial Processes and Systems Trainer, you will play a key role in developing the capability of colleagues across the University by designing, developing and delivering engaging learning that supports the effective use of financial processes and systems. Your work will help colleagues confidently apply approved financial processes and controls, contributing to operational efficiency, compliance and a positive user experience.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Finance Division, you will translate complex financial processes, policies and systems into accessible learning solutions for a wide range of audiences. You will design and deliver training through a variety of methods, develop practical learning resources and support the successful adoption of process improvements, system enhancements and change initiatives across the University.
This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact across a large and diverse organisation. By continually improving learning provision through user insight and feedback, you will help strengthen financial capability, encourage consistent ways of working and support the ongoing development of the University's financial services.
About You
You will have:
- Experience designing, developing and delivering learning or training interventions within a systems, process, operational or professional services environment.
- Experience supporting or training financial processes, controls or finance-related systems, with the ability to quickly understand and explain complex systems and technical concepts to a range of audiences.
- Excellent written communication, presentation and facilitation skills, with experience developing engaging learning materials, guidance or digital content.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build productive working relationships across a diverse organisation.
- The ability to analyse feedback, identify learning needs and contribute to the continuous improvement of learning provision.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and deliver high-quality work to agreed deadlines.
- A proactive, adaptable and customer-focused approach, with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
Application Process
To apply, please upload:
- A covering letter/supporting statement
- Your CV
- The details of two referees
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 3 August.
Interviews will take place in late August/early September and will be held face-to-face.
