Finance Manager
Date: 13 Oct 2026
Location: COVENTRY, GB, CV4 7AL
Company: University of Warwick
Job Title: Finance Manager
Reference: 427
Department: Finance - Estates Finance
Contract Type: Fixed-term contract
Contract Duration: 3 Years
Hours: Full-time (1.0 FTE)
Closing Date: Tuesday 27 October 2026, 11:59PM (UK)
Full time Salary Range: £48,337 - £57,666 per annum. 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
For informal queries about the role, please contact Rob Morgan, Chief Finance Officer (Estates), at Robert.W.Morgan@warwick.ac.uk.
We will consider applications for employment on a part-time basis, despite the position being advertised as full-time. We welcome applications from candidates seeking a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Join the University at a pivotal moment as we deliver two of our most significant capital investment projects, with annual budgets of more than £150m over the next three years. This is a high-profile opportunity to play a central role in the financial management of major developments that will help shape the future of our estate and support world-class teaching, research and collaboration.
You will work closely with the University Capital Accountant, programme sponsors, Estates Directors and senior Finance colleagues, gaining excellent exposure across the organisation. The role offers the chance to take ownership of broad responsibilities across the projects, including financial reporting, cashflow forecasting, contractor liaison, payment certification and commercial risk mitigation.
Your work will directly inform University treasury planning and support confident decision-making across major project delivery. By ensuring valuations, certifications and payments are processed smoothly, you will help maintain strong supplier relationships, support commercial control and keep major works moving at pace.
Embedded within the University’s delivery team, you will build valuable expertise in capital and project accounting while developing trusted relationships across Estates, Procurement, Finance AP, Treasury and Group Accounting. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to combine technical financial expertise with meaningful business partnering on a programme of real scale and visibility.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description (link here).
About You
You’ll bring strong capabilities across the following key skillsets:
- Production and presentation of financial reports
- Stakeholder engagement and communication
- Analytical and problem-solving
- Excitement and enthusiasm in being embedded within the delivery of the largest capital investment in UoW’s history
- Fully qualified accountant (e.g. CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA)
- A strategic mindset with the ability to balance operational priorities with long-term organisational objectives.
If you are looking for a role where your financial insight, stakeholder skills and commercial judgement can make a tangible impact, we would welcome your application and look forward to hearing how you can contribute to the successful delivery of the Connect capital programme.
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.
As a member of staff at Warwick you can enjoy a wide range of competitive benefits. Take a look at the benefits that are on offer, including an attractive pension scheme, a generous annual leave entitlement (including Christmas closure), family friendly policies, and discounted Warwick Sport membership.
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; normally Tuesdays and Fridays) 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.
How to Apply
To apply please complete your essential personal details and attach a CV and cover letter by the closing date and time stated.
We will review applications throughout the advertising period and may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date. We therefore encourage interested applicants to submit their application as early as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.
Please ensure your CV includes your most recent employment experience along with any additional relevant experience and education history.
Your cover letter should detail your motivation for applying for the role as well as detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.
The interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
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We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, a generous holiday allowance plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information click here.
We are proud to say that we are a Living Wage employer.
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We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. To find out more about our social inclusion work at Warwick visit our webpages here.
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