*Hybrid working
*Enhanced pension
*Enhanced annual leave
Role Purpose

The 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