Finance Manager

Research doesn’t stop at discovery. It changes what happens next.

The impact of one idea can travel further than we ever imagine. Across communities. Across borders. Across generations.

From the food we eat to the stories we tell, from public policy to personal health, Warwick research reaches every aspect of everyday life.

The Research Funding team at the University of Warwick are actively seeking a Finance Manager to lead a small team on post-award financial management of research and associated grants and awards across a portfolio of University departments and activities. Contributing to the development of financial and administrative management systems with a view to ensuring the efficient operation of the team, you will provide a high calibre of service delivery. The successful applicant will possess:

• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• Sound knowledge of accounting standards
• Substantial experience of management accounts
• Hold a recognised professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA..)
• Competent extracting and analysing financial information from, ideally, SAP
• Competent use of Power query tools and excellent Excel skills
• Strong relationship building skills, calm under pressure, supportive leader
• Able to recommend process improvements and automate processes
• Competent data manipulation skills
• Previous supervisory experience (small team of AAT qualified and PQ accountants)

The Research Finance Manager role ensures the smooth relationship between project teams and funders including contractual disputes, audits and compliance and reports to the Head of Finance (Research). The position is offered on a fixed term contract until 30th September 2027. The position can be full time or offered on a 4 days per week basis.

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.

As a member of staff at Warwick you can enjoy a wide range of competitive benefits. Take a look at the benefits that are on offer, including an attractive pension scheme, a generous annual leave entitlement (including Christmas closure), family friendly policies, and discounted Warwick Sport membership.

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; normally Tuesdays and Fridays) can be worked remotely. This is subject to review and operational requirements. Whilst in the induction phase you’ll be required to work 100% in the office.

A £5000 market supplement (pro-rated and non-pensionable) is available to the successful applicant on provision of proof of an approved professional qualification and current membership.

Warwick Employment Group are the recruiting agents for this role.