Senior Strategic Finance Partner
Finance
Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Salary:
£59,966 to £67,468
(Full-time indefinite)
Closing Date:
Sunday 12 April 2026
Interview Date:
To be confirmed
Reference: 0213-26
Bailrigg Campus (hybrid working available)
Lancaster University is seeking an experienced and technically strong Senior Strategic Finance Partner to join the Financial Planning & Analysis team.
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.
About the Role
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.
About You
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.
If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Iqbal.hasan@Lancaster.ac.uk
Please note: unless specified otherwise in the advert, all advertised roles are UK based.
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