Assistant Finance Analyst

Lancaster University; Bailrigg; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlement

Professional development opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Lancaster University is seeking a Finance professional to support the FP&A Team with financial administration and budgeting for budget holders. You will work as part of a collaborative team across the University to ensure accurate financial planning and monitoring.

The role emphasizes strong communication and relationship-building within the FP&A network and other departments. The position is a full-time fixed-term contract based at Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK, with a salary in the advertised range

Qualifications

• Experience in a financial support setting.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with FP&A team and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide general support to the FP&A Team in financial administration.
• Assist in financial planning and budget monitoring for allocated budget holders.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Lancaster University to ensure accurate financial processes.

Skills

Financial administration

Communication skills

Team player

Relationship building

Job description

Finance
Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Salary: £24,215 to £26,093Full time Fixed term
Closing Date: Sunday 13 September 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 17 September 2026
Reference: 0833-26

Please note: this job is only available to current employees of Lancaster University

You will provide general support to the FP&A Team in aspects of processing and transactional financial administration to assist in the provision of comprehensive financial planning and budget monitoring support to allocated budget holders.

You will have experience and achievement in a financial support setting. You will be a strong team player with excellent communication skills, building trusted relationships and working closely with members of the FP&A team and with other colleagues within the University.

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.

You must meet all the essential criteria on the Person Specification to be considered for interview. The potential for a job-share opportunity may be considered for internal candidates, in exceptional circumstances.

If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact John Parkinson, Finance Partner ([e-mail]).

Please note: unless specified otherwise in the advert, all advertised roles are UK based.

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