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A pivotal leadership opportunity at a defining moment in the College’s history

The College is embarking on an ambitious estates transformation programme that will shape its environment, financial sustainability and academic mission for generations to come. This is a rare opportunity to join at a pivotal moment and play a key role in stewarding significant financial resources, shaping major investment decisions, and supporting the long-term future of a distinguished Oxford College.

We are seeking an exceptional Deputy Bursar to provide senior strategic financial leadership and support the Bursar in ensuring the College’s enduring financial strength and resilience.

The Role

Reporting to the Bursar, you will lead on the strategic management of the College’s investments, endowment, reserves and long-term financial resources, ensuring they are aligned with the College’s long-term objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

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Leading financial modelling, forecasting and scenario analysis to support strategic and estates decisions

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Supporting investment governance, performance monitoring and asset allocation

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Overseeing treasury, liquidity and borrowing arrangements, including for major capital projects

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Supporting business cases, capital appraisals and financial due diligence

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Contributing to financial risk management and reporting to the Finance and Resources Committee

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Acting as a trusted adviser to Fellows, senior staff and College committees

This is a high-impact role combining technical expertise with strategic judgement, with scope to influence decisions of lasting institutional significance.

About You

You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant senior-level experience in financial management, investment oversight or treasury (minimum five years post-qualification).

You will bring:

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Strong financial modelling and long-term planning expertise

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Sound understanding of investment governance and risk management

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Experience advising senior stakeholders, trustees or committees

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The ability to communicate effectively with academic and non-financial audiences

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A collaborative, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach

Experience within higher education or the not-for-profit sector, particularly in relation to endowments or investment portfolios, would be advantageous but is not essential.

Please apply by submitting your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role