Senior Strategic Finance Partner

This senior finance leadership role supports Professional Services and other non-Faculty areas, providing strategic financial insight, robust analysis, and evidence-based advice to senior stakeholders.

You will:

• Lead financial planning, budgeting and forecasting for your portfolio.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support multi-year planning and scenario analysis.
• Analyse financial performance to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Present clear and insightful financial information to senior decision-makers.
• Lead the University’s TRAC return through to Vice-Chancellor sign-off.
• Line manage and develop members of the Finance team.
• Deputise for the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, as required.

The role requires strong technical financial analysis capability combined with effective stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.

You will be:

• A fully qualified accountant (CCAB/CIMA or equivalent).
• Experienced in senior-level finance partnering within a complex organisation.
• Technically strong in financial modelling and forecasting.
• Confident interpreting and presenting complex financial information.
• A collaborative leader committed to continuous improvement.

Higher Education experience and knowledge of TRAC are desirable but not essential.

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.