• Hybrid working
• Enhanced pension
• Enhanced annual leave

Role PurposeThe FP&A Analyst will provide strategic financial insight by developing, maintaining and enhancing the University’s annual budget and 5-year financial plan.The role focuses on financial modelling, forecasting, scenario analysis and performance reporting, ensuring senior leaders have clear, accurate and timely information to support strategic decision-making and long-term sustainability.Key Responsibilities Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Develop, manage and continuously refresh the institutional budget and 5-year financial plan
• Update forecasts using actual performance data and revised assumptions
• Undertake scenario and sensitivity analysis to assess risks and strategic options
• Monitor key financial drivers including income, expenditure and cashflow

Financial Modelling & Analysis

• Own and enhance financial planning and forecasting models
• Provide impact assessments for strategic initiatives, business cases and capital projects
• Analyse variances and assess implications of changes in performance or assumptions
• Ensure models remain robust, accurate and aligned to institutional priorities

Reporting & Insight

• Produce high-quality reports, dashboards and presentations for Executive Team, Finance Committee and Council
• Present financial forecasts and scenario outputs, clearly articulating risks and implications
• Translate complex financial data into accessible insight for non-finance stakeholders

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with Faculties, Professional Services, Planning, HR and Estates to gather assumptions and validate planning data
• Support senior leaders in understanding financial performance and future projections
• Contribute financial modelling expertise to strategic initiatives and investment decisions

Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Support regulatory financial reporting requirements (including OfS submissions)
• Strengthen forecasting methodologies, modelling capability and reporting tools
• Enhance the accessibility, quality and reliability of financial insight across the University

Skills & Experience Essential

• Degree-level education (or equivalent experience) in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics or related field
• Experience developing and managing budgets, forecasts or multi-year financial plans
• Advanced Excel and strong financial modelling capability
• Experience presenting financial insights to senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret changing assumptions and translate them into forecast impacts
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex information clearly
• Experience working in a large, complex organisation with multiple stakeholders

Desirable

• Part-qualified or qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
• Experience within UK higher education, public sector or regulated environments
• Experience supporting regulatory returns (e.g. OfS)
• Experience using BI or data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau)
• Knowledge of student income modelling or capital planning