University of Warwick Hiring for Finance Manager x2 Job at United Kingdom Full Time

2 x Permanent positions, 1.0 FTE.

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.

The University Finance Office is seeking to appoint several Finance Managers to join the Departmental Services Team (”DST”), supporting a number of areas of the University across the Professional Services (in particular the Library, and the Innovation Group) and the Academy (specifically Warwick Mathematics Institute). These are permanent positions that have arisen because of career development and growth. Applications are welcomed from candidates seeking full or part time (minimum 60%) positions.

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. See Further Particulars for more information.

You will join the Departmental Services Team which is well established and a supportive environment in which to build a career at the University. It is primarily engaged in management accounting and Finance business partnering. You will provide accurate and timely management information and analysis to senior University management, Heads of Departments and other stakeholders in order to aid planning, control and decision-making, especially in the deployment of University resources and maximisation of income.

With a professional accounting qualification and current membership of a recognised CCAB professional body, and broad experience within a finance function, including preparation of business plans. You will need to have excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders. You will be expected to manage your own time effectively to deliver a programme of work to strict deadlines. Prior knowledge and experience of the Higher Education sector is desirable but not essential.

As a member of staff at Warwick you can enjoy a wide range of competitive benefits. The University offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities, and we will work with you to support your career development. We respect and reward achievement and recognise the importance of a flexible total reward package. 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 Finance Office is operating a hybrid working policy which results in staff being at least 60% on campus, with some degree of flexibility over working patterns – further details are available on request or at interview.

We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so.

Interview Date: TBC.

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

To provide accurate and timely management information to senior University management, Chairs of academic departments, Heads of administrative departments, Directors of commercial activities and for inclusion in reports to external government bodies, in order to aid planning, control and decision-making, especially in the deployment of University resources.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To be responsible for the preparation of financial information for academic and administrative departments and commercial activities, including financial accounts if applicable, management accounts, reports to committees, budgets, five-year plans, cash flow forecasts and project assessments.

2. To assist in the preparation and review of the University group’s management and statutory accounts and five-year plans.

3. To provide financial advice and information to Heads of Departments, other academic members of staff and managers of a wide variety of departments.

4. Special projects, usually involving preparing full business plans and critically appraising such new ventures.

5. To offer constructive criticism, advice and counsel on a variety of financial matters, including possibly pricing policy, market analysis, business risk and performance indicators.

6. To service Boards or University committees, including the preparation of agenda, minutes and papers on issues requiring decisions.

7. Contract review and appraisal to ensure compliance with University procedures, best practice and commercial application.

8. Routine work and ad hoc assignments as required.