At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage budget, forecasts, month-end processes, and lead system optimisation within a finance team.
- Company: Support the Diocese Board of Finance and Trust custodian company in delivering finance services.
- Benefits: Permanent contract with a salary of £49,748.09 per annum and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Interviews scheduled for Friday 10 July 2026 at Church House Oxford.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic 9-person finance team that has recently undergone changes and system upgrades.
- Qualifications: Proven experience as an Accountant or Finance professional with strong numerical proficiency required.
The predicted salary is between 49748 - 49748 £ per year.
Location: Oxford/Hybrid
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £49,748.09 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Interviews: Friday 10 July 2026, at Church House Oxford, Langford Locks, Kidlington, OX5 1GF
The Role
- Support the Director of Finance in delivering a proactive, efficient and highly effective finance service across the Diocese Board of Finance and Trust custodian company, and support the larger finance team managing the Board of Education.
- Take ownership of the budget and forecast, run month-end and reporting processes, interact with Heads of Department and key clergy, manage tax and statutory reporting, and lead system optimisation.
- Work within a 9-person finance team that has undergone recent change, including the introduction of a new system three years ago.
About You
- Experienced and highly motivated Accountant or Finance professional who embraces a varied role.
- Proven ability to produce timely, high-quality and accurate financial information; strong numerical proficiency, confident communication, organisational and monitoring skills.
- Flexible working style and a "can-do" approach that inspires high-impact reporting for stakeholders.
- Fluency in English; right to live and work in the United Kingdom.
We do not require candidates to be practising Christians; a desire to make a difference and an understanding of the Christian ethos is expected.
We encourage applications from UK Minority Ethnic / Global Majority heritage and disabled candidates.
Finance Manager in Oxford employer: Church of England - Diocese of Oxford
Located in Oxford, this role offers a chance to support a finance team dedicated to impactful service. The organisation values diversity and encourages applications from UK Minority Ethnic / Global Majority heritage and disabled candidates. Join a mission-driven team focused on making a difference.
Contact Details:
Church of England - Diocese of Oxford Recruitment Team
