Job Description

Job Reference

1617-25

Date Posted

Tuesday 6 January 2026

Application Closing Date

Sunday 25 January 2026 at 11.59pm

Location

Preston Campus

Salary

50,253 to 58,225 per annum

Basis

Full Time

Contract Type

Indefinite

Job Category / Type

Professional Services

School / Service

Financial Services

Hours

36.25 hours per week

Interview Date

To be confirmed

Job details

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When you work for the University of Lancashire, you'll be part of a thriving community of talent that's united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you'll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

About the role:

The University of Lancashire wishes to recruit a Finance Business Partner to join the Financial Planning & Accounting Business Partnering Team.


The role covers a portfolio of School Budget Holders in providing financial support, budget setting, strategic planning and review, and operational delivery.


The position will draw on the successful candidate's previous experience of providing partnering support and financial analysis to both finance and non-finance managers, building trusted relationships to ensure corporate financial strategies are aligned with Budget Holder delivery plans.


This provides an opportunity to work in a fast-paced developing role, enhancing the financial support provided by Financial Planning & Accounting to assist the ongoing growth and development of the University of Lancashire.

About you:

The successful candidate will be qualified of one of the following professional accountancy bodies (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).


Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston with a hybrid working environment.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We'll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you'll be making a positive difference to other people's lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits - from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.


We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.


The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.


Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.