Senior Strategic Finance Partner

Location:  Bailrigg, Lancaster UK

(Full time, indefinite)

Interview date: Friday 12th April 2024

Lancaster University are looking for a passionate, experienced and proactive Strategic Finance Partner to join the Financial Planning & Analysis Team, supporting Professional Services and other non-faculty areas.

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 Strategic Finance Partner role will support and partner with key budget holders, providing financial support, budget management, business planning, investment analysis, costing and performance reporting. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the preparation of the annual statutory TRAC return. Additionally, the role will have supervisory responsibility for Finance Partners and other members of the team.

You will have experience and achievement in a finance partner role. As a strong team player with excellent communication, you will develop and maintain effective collaborative relationships within the University and externally. They will work closely with members of the FP&A team and with other finance colleagues, to support and contribute to the long-term strategic financial plan and overall strategy of the University.

You will be a fully qualified accountant with professional accountancy body membership (CCAB) with at least three years of post-qualification experience and achievement in a financial partnering role – ideally within a large complex organisation.

You must meet all the essential criteria on the Person Specification to be considered for interview. This is a full-time permanent role with hybrid working options. The role will be based within the Finance Division at Lancaster University’s Bailrigg Campus.

Being part of the Lancaster University team means you will receive a competitive salary, 25 days annual leave plus additional university closure days at Christmas and Easter, opportunities for continuing professional development, a flexible benefits package and a package of family friendly work-life balance policies.

Lancaster University promotes equality of opportunity and diversity within the workplace and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact [email protected]

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