Graduate Finance & Operations Analyst

Brellis Recruitment

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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