Strategic Finance Partner — Higher Education & Planning

Lancaster University; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous leave entitlement

Professional development opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a senior finance leader to provide strategic financial insight and analysis. You will lead financial planning and support budgeting, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. This role requires expertise in financial modelling and a collaborative approach to leadership. Benefits include a competitive salary and professional development opportunities. Higher Education experience is a plus, but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant.
• Experience in senior-level finance partnering.
• Strong in financial modelling and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Develop and maintain financial models.
• Analyse financial performance to identify trends.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Financial modelling

Forecasting

Education

CCAB/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a senior finance leader to provide strategic financial insight and analysis. You will lead financial planning and support budgeting, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. This role requires expertise in financial modelling and a collaborative approach to leadership. Benefits include a competitive salary and professional development opportunities. Higher Education experience is a plus, but not mandatory.