About the job and department

Reporting to the Finance Manager and having an Assistant Management Accountant reporting into this post, the successful candidate will provide accurate and timely management information and analysis to senior University management, Heads of Departments and other stakeholders in order to aid planning, control and decision-making, specifically in the deployment of University resources and maximisation of income. The Departmental Services team is primarily engaged in management accounting and Finance business partnering, and so the successful candidate will have a portfolio of Departments which they are responsible for supporting.

The post is responsible for preparation of quarterly forecasts and annually five year plans for their Departmental portfolio, monitoring financial performance and explaining variances. The postholder acts as an advisor on financial matters for their Departmental portfolio, including attending meetings with their allocated departments to discuss and influence performance, preparing business cases for new activities, advising on compliance with Financial Regulations and disseminating financial management best practice.

What are we looking for in the ideal candidate?

The successful candidate, who will come with an honours degree or equivalent, will draw on expertise gained in obtaining a professional accounting qualification. It would be beneficial if the appointed candidate had recent experience of supporting a University department with management reporting and forecasting, however, candidates from any background with relevant experience will be considered.

With the ability to address problems and identify solutions independently, the successful post holder will demonstrate the ability to undertake operational aspects of the role such as quarterly reporting, meeting deadlines, and modelling and analysis using Excel. Candidates should evidence experience of management accounting, and of planning and forecasting, using their up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and finance systems.

The appointed candidate will be required to work from the University of Warwick campus for a minimum of three set days per week on a Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. The hybrid working model could be subject to change.

For more detailed information about the requirements and to support a successful application, please download the Job Description and Person specification here.

About the University of Warwick

Warwick is one of the UK’s leading universities, with an acknowledged reputation for excellence in research and teaching, for innovation, and for links with business and industry. The University has nearly 29,000 students and over 7,000 staff. As well as academic excellence, the University is commercially focussed, providing an interesting and varied workload for colleagues in the finance team.

What will you get in return?

You will receive 30 days of paid annual leave plus four customary shut down days over Christmas, and eight statutory bank holidays. As well as a very competitive pension scheme by the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) with employer contributions of 21.6%, you will also receive –

• Access to online and in person training courses ran by the University.
• Free eye care vouchers and preferred rates for a dental plan.
• Discounted travel.
• Discounts at Warwick Arts Centre and Warwick Sport Membership.
• Enrolment onto the Employee Assistance Programme, a complete support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7.
• Eligibility for a TOTUM card which provides savings at restaurants, cinemas and a tastecard for free.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please submit a CV and cover letter in Word Document format below or by email to enquiries@searchhigher.com This is your opportunity to showcase how your skills and experience match the person specification and your desire for working in this team at the University of Warwick.

Please ensure you include the following in your CV; full education history and reasons for leaving previous roles, explaining any gaps in work history.

We are committed to supporting career progression. We will therefore consider applicants who do not yet meet all essential requirements alongside the scope for training and development on a role-by-role basis.

This is a permanent position that is currently filled on a full time basis, but applications from candidates seeking a part time position are also welcomed.