University of Warwick
Finance Manager (111758-0626)
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Additional Payments
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 Role
Informal Queries
For informal queries about the role, please contact Aarifah Pearce (Chief Finance Officer) at Aarifah.Pearce@warwick.ac.uk
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. We welcome applications from candidates seeking a minimum of 32.5 hours per week (0.9 FTE).
The Finance Office is looking to recruit a Finance Manager 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.
Role
Part of this role will include being the finance lead for our Research portfolio, managing a team of 2. The Research portfolio is typically c.£20m in the following areas:
- Clinical trial activity developing new care and treatment plans (Warwick CTU being the 2nd largest in the UK),
- Laboratory based research developing new understanding of cellular activity and human pathology,
- Health Science’s research across varied activity such Mental Health, statistical population analysis and tackling global health problems.
This role will also be the key finance contact for 2 of the research focussed directorate groups, the Clinical Trails Unit (CTU) and Biomedical services (BMS), working in a business partnering capacity, answering questions, producing quarterly forecasts and the annual 5 year plan.
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About You
You will have an honours degree or equivalent and will draw on technical expertise gained in obtaining a professional accounting qualification. You should have broad experience within a finance function (including a working knowledge of tax), be a good communicator and have experience of working with non-finance professionals. Management experience would be ideal.
You will be a leader and strong communicator, who has the technical skills to develop and deliver excellent financial information and advice to support WMS researchers and management in their work. Thereby enabling growth in research and making sure that income is maximised and costs represent best value.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
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.
About The University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026 Research Excellence Framework 2021
How to Apply
Closing Deadline: Tuesday 4th August 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)*
To apply, please click APPLY below and submit an application form by the closing deadline.
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You will be asked to include a CV and Cover Letter. These documents should:
- Outline employment and education history (including your most recent employment).
- Demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description using clear examples.
Please ensure your application clearly evidences the essential criteria, as the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application if these are not demonstrated.**
Interview Date: To be confirmed Start Date: Early September 2026 Applications must be submitted through the warwick-careers.tal.net portal before the closing deadline. We recommend completing your application form in good time, as the advert will automatically close at the deadline. You are welcome to include any career breaks, such as parental leave, caring responsibilities, or long-term sickness absence. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here.
What we Offer
We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including
- An attractive pension scheme.
- 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
- Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
- Onsite childcare facilities.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here.
We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
To find out more about our commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please see: Our Commitments | University of Warwick
Job Description
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