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
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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