Lancaster University
Finance Analyst - 0608-26
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Finance Analyst
Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 (Full-Time/Fixed-Term)
Closing Date: Sunday 26 July 2026
Interview Date: Monday 03 August 2026
Reference: 0608-26
Finance Analyst
Bailrigg Campus (Hybrid Working Available)
Lancaster University are looking for a passionate, experienced and proactive Finance Analyst to join the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Team.
Lancaster University is an established, thriving UK university with a world-class reputation for excellence in research, teaching and engagement. Lancaster is consistently ranked in the top universities in all three major UK league tables and continues to build a growing reputation both nationally and internationally.
This Finance Analyst role will work closely with the Finance Partner in providing key budget holders with financial support, budget management, business planning, and performance reporting.
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Key Requirements:
- Experience and achievement in a financial support setting.
- 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.
- Likely to be actively studying towards an AAT qualification, or equivalent.
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.
Applicants 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 (j.e.parkinson@lancaster.ac.uk).
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Find out what it's like to work at Lancaster University, including information on our wide range of employee benefits, support networks and our policies and facilities for a family-friendly workplace.
The University recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address all inequality in higher education whilst promoting the importance and wellbeing for all our colleagues.
We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity, and equality of opportunity.
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