Finance Manager (CCSG) (111291-0226)
Posted Today by University of Warwick
£56,535 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Coventry, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Finance Manager role at the University of Warwick involves providing financial management and business partnering within the Campus and Commercial Services Group. The successful candidate will report to the Deputy CFO and oversee financial reporting, management accounts, and support for various commercial activities. This position requires strong communication skills and a professional accountancy qualification, with a focus on aiding decision-making and resource deployment. The role offers flexible working arrangements and a market supplement for qualified applicants.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide accurate and timely management information to senior management and stakeholders.
- Finance business partnering for various commercial activities.
- Oversee preparation of monthly management accounts, quarterly forecasts, and 5-year plans.
- Ensure accurate transactional processing and maintain financial control.
- Lead a small team and contribute to Board reporting and annual audits.
Key Skills:
- Recognised CCAB or CIMA professional accountancy qualification.
- Broad experience within a Finance function.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and organisational skills.
- Advanced IT skills, particularly in Excel and financial information systems like SAP.
- Understanding of the challenges faced by commercial businesses in a university environment.
Salary (Rate): £56,535.00 yearly
City: Coventry
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
About The Role
Informal Queries
For informal queries about the role, please contact Victoria Campion, Head of Finance (Campus and Commercial Services Group) at Victoria.Campion@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. 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. For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
About The Department
CCSG includes a diverse range of commercial businesses including Warwick Conferences, Warwick Food Group, Warwick Employment Group, Warwick Sports and Warwick Arts Centre, all operating within the University setting. 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, typically Tuesday and Friday) 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. Further details are available on request or at interview stage.
For further information about The Finance Office and the opportunities available, please visit our website.
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: Thursday 2nd April 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)
To apply, please click APPLY below and submit your application by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and cover letter. Within these documents, please: Outline your employment and education history (including your most recent employment). Outline the reasons for your interest in this position. Demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role with clear reference to each of the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description (PDF attached below).
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Start Date: To be confirmed
Applications must be submitted by the closing deadline. Only applications submitted through our Careers Portal will be considered. You are welcome to include any careers breaks you may have taken (e.g. parental/caring/long-term sick leave). Please note that if you do not evidence the essential criteria, the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application. 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.
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