Finance Manager; PGR Funding

For informal queries about the role, please contact Nicola Attridge, Finance Manager (PGR Funding) at N

The role holder will lead a small team in the Doctoral College to manage the University's Training Grants and PGR funding and scholarships across all academic departments and central activities. The team is responsible for the management and distribution of a significant amount of funding (internal and external) supporting postgraduate study and research in an increasingly complex and challenging funding environment.

The role includes responsibility for preparation of the 5‑year plan for the training grant and central PG scholarships budget; and managing the month/quarter end accounting process for training grants and PGR budgets within the central scholarship budget. The role is also responsible for providing management information and financial data and reports to internal and external bodies, and assuring compliance with training grant terms and conditions as well as university financial regulations.

We are looking to recruit an experienced and pro‑active management accountant who holds a CCAB accountancy qualification. You will have experience of working within a complex finance environment and possess knowledge of accounting standards;
and awareness of the HE sector and research training grants in particular, would be advantageous. You will also have substantial experience of project and management accounting. You will be a self‑starter with strong leadership and team management skills. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience of managing large and complex budgets. You should be confident in presenting complex financial information clearly to a variety of audiences and able to build effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.

The Doctoral College is a vibrant team sitting within the Education Group of the university and is committed to developing a fully inclusive University community championing the wellbeing needs of the PGR community. We support the university to recruit and retain the best PGR students in the world, ensuring that we remain a world leading centre for research excellence.

We are a world‑leading research‑intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 106
th in the world and 8th in the UK.
* 92% of our research is rated world‑leading or internationally excellent
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Closing Deadline:
Sunday 8th March 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click “Apply” below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.

Your CV Should Include

• Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).
• Any other relevant experience (e.g., volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).

Your Cover Letter Should Explain

• Your motivations for applying to the role.
• Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below).

All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview. You are welcome to include details of any career breaks (e.g., parental leave, caring responsibilities, sick leave).

Interview Date:
To be confirmed

Start Date:

To be confirmed
Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline – you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal () will be considered.

We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 30 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. For more information, see here. We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.

To find out more about our commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please see:
Our Commitments | University of Warwick.

JD – Finance Manager (PGR Funding) (79031).pdf – 92 KB

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