Financial Analyst

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Edinburgh seeks a Financial Analyst to support financial management across key areas. You will prepare management accounts, assist with reconciliations, and ensure data accuracy. Ideal candidates will possess strong Excel skills and a commitment to excellent service. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a vibrant workplace culture.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Competitive pension schemes

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in the preparation of management accounts and forecasts.
• Strong computer literacy with experience in financial analysis.
• Excellent service orientation toward internal departments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journals and manage reconciliations.
• Assist with the transition to the new finance system.
• Check and reconcile financial data for accuracy.
• Assist with monthly management accounts preparation.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Customer-focused approach

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Education

Higher, SVQ3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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
• 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.

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Application documents

• CV
• Cover letter

What we offer

• 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 and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

The University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award and is a member of the Race Equality Charter and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions.

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.

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will 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

The closing date for applications is 14th October 2025.

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