Finance Manager

1 day ago


Coventry UK, West Midlands, United Kingdom University of Warwick Full time

Job purpose

To provide accurate and timely management information to senior University management, Chairs of academic departments and Heads of administrative departments, 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.

About You

You will have a recognised accountancy qualification and broad experience within a finance function, including preparation of business plans. Duties and responsibilities Based in the Group Accounting team in the University's Finance Office

Your 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 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. Person Specification

The Person Specification focuses on the essential and desirable knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications required to undertake the role effectively. This is measured by (a) Application Form,

What you will need

  • A Recognised accountancy qualification.
  • A Broad experience within a finance function, including preparing business plans.
  • Good experience of using IT systems (SAP experience desirable)
  • Excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills.
  • Substantial experience of management accounting as well as statutory accounts preparation. Good Excel spreadsheet skills
  • Sound knowledge of accounting standards and good overall technical awareness.
  • Sound knowledge of VAT and corporation tax
  • Ability to critically evaluate new business opportunities.


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