Finance Analyst

About the Job

Drive Change. Deliver Value. Support Luton. Are you ready to play a key role in an organisation driving change and delivering Luton’s bold 2040 vision? Luton Rising, the Luton Council‑owned company that owns London Luton Airport, is seeking a talented and analytical Finance Analyst to support the CFO on some of the organisation’s most strategically important projects.

Salary: £53,460 - £56,681 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance.
Hours per week: 37.
Contract type: Permanent. This role does not attract sponsorship.

• Lead the production of robust financial models and forecasts to support business cases and strategic decisions.
• Provide complex financial analysis and scenario testing across commercial, property and airport operations.
• Support the development of Luton Rising’s future commercial model, including long‑term projections.
• Prepare clear, accurate financial projections and statements for senior management.
• Provide high-quality financial advice and insight to the CFO and senior stakeholders.
• Ensure all work is accurate, well‑governed, confidential and aligned with organisational values.

• Significant experience in financial analysis, modelling and scenario testing within a complex organisation.
• Strong technical accounting skills, with advanced Excel and financial systems experience (e.g., Sage).
• Proven ability to provide clear, strategic financial advice at a senior level.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience supporting business cases, long‑term planning or commercial decision‑making.
• A relevant professional qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with post‑qualification experience.

• 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade.
• Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave.
• Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area.
• Pension scheme: generous employer contributions up to 19.2% (at April 2026) and 3x salary death in service grant.
• Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility).
• Employee Assistance Programme: free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home.
• Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible; requests for flexible working arrangements, part‑time hours, and alternative working patterns are welcomed.
• Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways.
• Staff offers: includes discounts on MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons.
• Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough.