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

Closing Date: Wednesday 11 November, 11:59 pm

The interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the 'Apply' button.

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