About the Group/Team

You will join the Finance team in the School of Life Sciences at Warwick University.

We and the wider University of Warwick environment offer substantial opportunities for professional development including regular opportunities to attend international conferences.

Hybrid Working

Please note that at Life Sciences Department, we offer a hybrid working of 1 day a week after the completion of probation period once you have been trained in the role.

About You

We are looking for someone with demonstrable experience of financial administration, operation management, process review and improvement, financial reporting, and staff supervision in a busy environment. Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Office (particulary excel), and the use of complex financial accounting software.

About the Department

School of Life Sciences

We believe that collegiality, openness, inclusivity and diversity are essential for an excellent research and teaching environment. Our workplace ethic has enabled us to gain the Athena SWAN Silver award. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all groups with protected characteristics traditionally under-represented in STEM fields. As part of our ongoing commitment to addressing gender equality under the Athena Swan chartermark, we would particularly encourage and welcome applications from female academics.

About the University

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**

World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026

Research Excellence Framework 2021

How to Apply

Closing Deadline: Thursday 06 August 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

CV

Cover Letter

These should:

Outline employment and education history (including your most recent employment).

Demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description using clear examples.

Please ensure your application clearly evidences the essential criteria, as the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application if these are not demonstrated.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Start Date: To be confirmed

Applications must be submitted through the warwick-careers.tal.net portal before the closing deadline. We recommend completing your application form in good time, as the advert will automatically close at the deadline.

You are welcome to include any career breaks, such as parental leave, caring responsibilities, or long-term sickness absence.

What we Offer

We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

An attractive pension scheme.

26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.

Generous parental/adoption leave policy.

Onsite childcare facilities.

Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements.

Where possible, we offer hybrid working arrangements that combine office-based and remote working. Opportunities for hybrid working will depend on the requirements of the role, business needs of the department and can be discussed during the recruitment process.