About this role
Informal Queries
For informal queries about the role, please contact Victoria Campion, Head of Finance (Campus and Commercial Services Group) at [email protected].
Flexible Working
We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time. Secondment opportunities will be considered.
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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager in the Finance Office, working with the University’s Campus and Commercial Services Group (CCSG).
Reporting to the Deputy CFO, CCSG, you will provide accurate and timely management information to senior University management, Directors of commercial activities and other stakeholders, in order to aid planning, control and decision-making, especially in the deployment of University resources.
You will provide finance business partnering to the portfolio of businesses you work with and be responsible for advising and providing high support, high challenge on a variety of financial matters, including evaluating business proposals and supporting the businesses to achieve their financial targets.
Leading a small team, you will oversee the preparation of the monthly management accounts, quarterly forecasts and 5-year plans for the businesses you support, including relevant subsidiary accounting and contributing to Board reporting and annual audit.
You will also be responsible for accurate and effective transactional processing, maintaining data integrity and financial control.
About You
You will be an ambitious and pro-active individual with excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills.
You will have broad experience within a Finance function and possess a sound knowledge of accounting standards and management accounting and possess a recognised CCAB or CIMA professional accountancy qualification.
Experience or understanding of the unique challenges that commercial businesses face working within the highly regulated university environment would be an advantage.
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.
CLOSING DEADLINE: Thursday 2nd April 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)
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.