Senior Finance Officer (Collections)

About the Role

You will play a key role within the Student Collections team, taking responsibility for the accurate recording and reconciliation of payments received by Student Finance, including student fees and sponsor payments. You will investigate and resolve financial discrepancies, support improvements to reporting and processes, and work closely with colleagues across the Finance Office and Student Services. The role also includes supervision and development of the teams Finance Assistants and helping to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the team's collections and credit control activities.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description (link here).

About You

You will have considerable experience of credit control and sales ledger processes, alongside a broad understanding of finance operations and financial reconciliation. You will have strong analytical and Excel skills, experience of using financial systems and the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies accurately. You will also have excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads, support process improvements and supervise and develop staff. Experience of SITS and working within a Higher Education environment would be particularly valuable, but not essential. 

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.

For informal queries about the role, please contact Andy Brooks, Student Finance Manager (Collections), at Andy.Brooks@warwick.ac.uk

How to Apply

To apply please complete your essential personal details and attach a CV and cover letter by the closing date 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.