Senior Finance Analyst

University of Brighton; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive finance professional for a full-time, fixed-term role. This position focuses on financial planning and reporting, requiring expertise in developing complex financial models and supporting strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will collaborate with diverse teams, providing mentorship and training while ensuring accurate reporting of financial data. With an agile working policy allowing for a blend of remote and on-site work, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within the organization. If you are committed to continuous improvement and possess a strong financial background, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial analysis and reporting.
• Ability to develop and present complex financial models.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for budgeting and forecasting.
• Conduct scenario analysis and update models for regulatory changes.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Financial Reporting

Financial Modeling

Stakeholder Reporting

Collaboration and Mentoring

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA)

Job description

Finance Department

Location: Brighton - Moulsecoomb

Salary: £49,559 to £57,422 per annum

Contract Length: 18 months

Fixed Term End Date: 31/10/2027

Closing Date: Thursday 22 May 2025

Reference: FI5103-25-095

We are seeking a proactive and technically strong finance professional for a Fixed Term contract of 18 months to provide specialist expertise in financial planning and reporting. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in financial analysis, reporting, and monitoring, supporting strategic decision-making at all levels of the organization.

The role involves developing, maintaining, and presenting complex financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning. Responsibilities include collecting, organizing, and analyzing financial data to inform model development, conducting scenario analysis and sensitivity testing, and updating financial models to reflect business, market, or regulatory changes.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA). Experience in a higher education setting is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of financial and management accounting.
• Experience in creating financial models to aid decision-making.
• Ability to interpret, reconcile, and explain complex financial information from various sources, ensuring appropriate stakeholder reporting.
• Experience working collaboratively with diverse teams, providing support through mentoring, training, and knowledge sharing.
• A commitment to continuous improvement.

This is a full-time (37 hours/week), fixed-term position for 18 months. Applications from candidates seeking job share are welcome.

The University offers an agile working policy, allowing staff to work three days a week from home, with on-site days at Mithras House.

For further discussion about the role, please contact Sue Owen, Deputy Director of Finance, at [e-mail].

Additional information, including the full job description and person specification, is available in the attached documents. To apply, please follow the online application process.

The University is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff, promoting equality and diversity, and encourages applications from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, which are underrepresented among staff.