Senior Finance Officer (110907-1025)
Posted 1 day ago by University of Warwick
£34,610 Per year
Inside
Hybrid
Coventry, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Finance Officer role at the University of Warwick is a fixed-term position for 12 months, primarily focused on managing student finance, particularly higher education fees. The candidate will need to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and experience with database systems, alongside previous people management experience. The role supports the University Finance Office's mission to maximize financial resources and offers a hybrid working arrangement. The position requires full-time commitment in the office during the induction phase.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage student finance operations, particularly related to higher education fees.
- Utilize database systems, ideally SITS, for financial management.
- Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide leadership and support to team members.
- Participate in professional development and training opportunities.
Key Skills:
- Good working knowledge of student finance and higher education fees.
- Experience with database systems, preferably SITS.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Previous experience in people management.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
Salary (Rate): £34,610.00 yearly
City: Coventry
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
About The Role
For informal enquiries, please contact Tracey Grant (Student Finance Manager) at Tracey.Grant@warwick.ac.uk
Fixed-term contract for 12 months (maternity leave cover), 36.5 hours per week.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Student Finance Team as a Senior Finance Officer.
About You
The candidate will be expected to have good working knowledge of Student Finance (especially around HE fees), experience with database systems (ideally SITS), excellent interpersonal skills in building and developing rapport with internal and external customers (e.g. SLC) and previous people management skills. 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.
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 106 th in the world and 8th 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 2024, Guardian University Guide 2025 Research Excellence Framework 2021
How to Apply
CLOSING DEADLINE: Monday 17th November 2025 at 11:55pm (UK Time)
To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.
Your CV Should Include
- Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).
- Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).
Your Cover Letter Should Explain
- Your motivations for applying to the role.
- Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below).
All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview. For guidance on writing a cover letter, see here.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Start Date: To be confirmed
Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline - you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.
What we Offer
We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including
- An attractive pension scheme.
- 26 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.
Find out more about our flexible working arrangements.
We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion
Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.
We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.
Safeguarding & DBS
The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with. Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice. The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults). All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.
Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders
The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction. Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.
Job Description JD - Senior Finance Officer (Maternity Cover) (110907).pdf – 87KB Opens in a new window
Right to Work in the UK
We wish to advise applicants that this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK you will need to check the UK Government Website to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.