This senior finance leadership role supports Professional Services and other non-Faculty areas, providing strategic financial insight, robust analysis, and evidence-based advice to senior stakeholders.
About the Role
You will:
* Lead financial planning, budgeting and forecasting for your portfolio.
* Develop and maintain financial models to support multi-year planning and scenario analysis.
* Analyse financial performance to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
* Present clear and insightful financial information to senior decision-makers.
* Lead the University’s TRAC return through to Vice-Chancellor sign-off.
* Line manage and develop members of the Finance team.
* Deputise for the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, as required.
The role requires strong technical financial analysis capability combined with effective stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.
About You
You will be:
* A fully qualified accountant (CCAB/CIMA or equivalent).
* Experienced in senior-level finance partnering within a complex organisation.
* Technically strong in financial modelling and forecasting.
* Confident interpreting and presenting complex financial information.
* A collaborative leader committed to continuous improvement.
Higher Education experience and knowledge of TRAC are desirable but not essential.
Lancaster University offers a competitive salary, generous leave entitlement, professional development opportunities, and family-friendly policies. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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