Management Account - University of Warwick, United Kingdom - University of Warwick

University of Warwick
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Permanent position, 1.0 FTE.

The University Finance Office is seeking to appoint a Management Account (Research) to support Warwick Medical School (WMS).

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will provide management information for the financial planning and monitoring of school research activities, and provide related advice and guidance within WMS.

In addition, you will assist with the management of financial processes.

Established in 2000, WMS is home to the UK's largest graduate-entry MB ChB programme.

WMS also offers opportunities for undergraduate study, full and part-time research degrees as well as professional development across the healthcare sector.

Alongside a range of educational opportunities, WMS has a reputation for research excellence, investigating solutions to significant global health challenges.

For more information


The University Finance Office works with all Departments in the University to ensure that the University maintains its reputation for financial integrity and reliability.

We support 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.

See Further Particulars for more information.

Finance Office 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.


The University also offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities, and we will work with you to support your career development.

We respect and reward achievement and recognise the importance of a flexible total reward package.

Take a look at the benefits that are on Please refer to this link for a full list of the benefits offer.

including an attractive pension scheme, a generous annual leave entitlement including Christmas closure, family friendly policies, and discounted Warwick Sport membership.


A £2,000 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.


Interview Date:
TBC.


JOB PURPOSE


To provide management information for the financial planning and monitoring of school research activities and to provide related advice and guidance within WMS.

To assist with the management of research financial processes.


DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder will:

  • Regularly liaise with each Principal Investigator within the Medical School to update them on the status of each of their research projects and to advise them on the best way of achieving maximum benefit from the funds available. This will include calculating forecast cost projections and preparing financial returns, liaising with funders when required.
  • Agree and authorise expenditure on new posts and other activities within the parameters of pre-agreed budgets.
  • Ensure that expenditure booked to research projects is allowable within the parameters of the research contract and conforms to the University's Financial Regulations. Maintain system notes to ensure School financial procedures are fully documented for both finance staff and other users.
  • Ensure that any potential overspend on a project is rectified immediately and advise on how this might be achieved.
  • Assist the Finance Manager with the preparation of the quarterly financial forecasts and the annual 5 Year financial plan for research activities.
  • Assist the Finance Manager with the production of regular management accounts and reports for the Dean and the School Management Team, maximising the use of SAP to improve the efficiency and flow of information.
  • To contribute to University and project working groups as required and to undertake such other duties as may be required by the Head of Finance, the School Secretary, the Dean or other Senior Management.
  • Other duties within the post holders skill and competence as reasonably directed by the Finance Manager (Research).
For further information about the University of Warwick, please read our University Further Particulars.

For further information about Warwick Medical School, please visit the departmental website.

For further information about the Finance department, please visit the departmental website.


Warwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse and inclusive working and learning environment.

We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued.

Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyo
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