Finance Analyst

Hours per week: 37

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £53,460 - £56,681 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance

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.

In this high‑impact role, you’ll provide financial modelling, analysis and insight across finance, commercial property and airport operations. You’ll help shape future business cases and the long‑term commercial model of the airport, supporting decisions that will have lasting impact for Luton and its communities. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys complex analysis, strategic thinking and working closely with senior leaders.

Please note 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.

• From 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: with generous employer contributions of up to 19.2 % (at April 2026) and 3× salary death in service grant.
• Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility).
• Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home.
• Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part‑time hours and alternative working patterns.
• Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways.
• Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons.
• Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel.