Description Grade UE05: £29,588 to £33,951 per annum CSG / Finance Directorate Full-time 35 hours per week Open-ended (permanent) We are looking for Financial Analyst with the ability to assist in the preparation of management accounts, financial forecasts and ad hoc financial analysis. They will deliver excellent financial management service to departments. Ensuring financial data is accurate, up-to-date and processed according to University’s financial policies and procedures. The Opportunity: In this role, you will be supporting key areas of our business by: Preparing journals and managing reconciliations Assisting with the transition to the new People and Money finance system Checking and reconciling financial data to ensure it is accurate and processed according to University policy and procedures Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, as well as forecast and workforce modelling. Your skills and attributes for success: Higher, SVQ3 or equivalent level qualification, or standard grades with previous relevant experience discipline Computer literate, with a good knowledge of Microsoft Excel Customer-focused approach and keen to provide excellent service. Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. Click to view a copy of the full job description (opens new browser tab) Please ensure you include the following documents in your application: CV Cover letter As a valued member of our team you can expect: A competitive salary. An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community. Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits. Championing equality, diversity and inclusion The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab). The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. Key dates to note The closing date for applications is 14th October 2025. Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.