Finance Manager

The University of Warwick have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager to join our Research Department.

You will be responsible for managing a small team of Senior Research Finance Assistants (qualified to at least AAT level). Reporting to the Head of Finance (Research), you will take the lead on the post award financial management (accounting and the support of project management) of research and related grants and awards across a portfolio of University departments and activities.

You will contribute to the development of financial and administrative management systems with a view to ensuring the efficient operation of the team and continued high quality of service delivery.

About You

You will be an ambitious and pro-active individual with excellent communication and organisational skills, will have experience within a Finance function and possess a sound knowledge of accounting standards and management accounting.

You will possess a recognised CCAB or CIMA professional accountancy qualification. You will have excellent IT skills, including advanced Excel skills and an understanding of the structure of large-scale financial information systems, e.g. SAP.  You will have the ability to manage a portfolio of research projects.

Please note that a £5,000 per annum market supplement (pro-rated and non-pensionable) is available for the successful applicant on provision of proof of current membership of an approved accounting body and evidence they hold the appropriate accountancy qualifications.

About the Department

The University Finance Office supports business planning and innovation to maximise the financial resources available to the University and create the long-term sustainable financial platform required for future growth. Finance staff across the University are networked as a professional community of expertise. You will be supported to continue your professional journey through access to Continuing Professional Development training opportunities, sector networks and regular Finance Office briefings.

The role is campus based however staff can opt to work under the Finance Office’s current hybrid policy where a maximum of 40% of time (2 days per week for full-time staff) can be worked remotely. This is subject to review and whilst in the induction phase you’ll be required to work 100% in the office.

About the University

Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards.

We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’**.

You'll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the drive and determination to succeed.

*QS World University Rankings 2024

** Research Excellence Framework 2021

Skills and Experience

Essential

• First degree or equivalent experience.
• Recognised accountancy qualification (CCAB or CIMA).
• Broad experience within a comparable Finance function.
• Sound knowledge of accounting standards.
• Substantial experience of management accounting.
• Ability to effectively use financial systems (eg SAP) in order to extract and analyse financial information.
• High level of IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel (advanced) to analyse and communicate information.
• Good communication and presentational skills.
• Ability to work under own initiative, and with minimum supervision.
• Good interpersonal skills because of a need to effectively interact with a range of academic and administrative staff.
• Approachable and personal with a strong customer focus.
• Ability to be proactive and work to multiple deadlines.

Desirable

• Previous experience in the management of EU funds.
• Previous experience in grants management.
• Overview knowledge of research finance.
• Sound knowledge of VAT.
• Knowledge and experience of contracting

To find out more or to arrange an informal conversation about the role, please contact: [email protected] . You can also find more information about Warwick Research Finance here: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/finance/research_finance

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the Apply button.