Senior Financial Analyst

Overview

Right to work: It will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Full-Time, Fixed-Term (6 months)

We are inviting applications for the role of Senior Financial Analyst. This is a key position within the Financial Planning & Analysis team, providing financial business partnering and management accounting support across Academic Departments and Professional Services.

Responsibilities

• Providing financial business partnering support, advice and analysis for Academic Departments and Professional Services budget holders and their teams
• Delivering accurate and timely month end / year end processes and reporting, including responses to auditor queries
• Contributing to budgeting & forecasting activities and working with stakeholders to meet the requirements of the University's annual planning and quarterly forecasting cycles
• Managing the team's shared mailbox, completing workflow tasks and maintaining financial master data
• Supporting completion of regulatory and statutory returns as required
• Actively participating in continuous improvement

Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for a candidate with a financial qualification or equivalent and a proven track record in a management accounting, finance business partnering or similar environment. An understanding of accounting in a University context would be desirable however is not essential. Excellent accounting, organisational, analytical and IT skills are a must in addition to bringing a positive, collaborative approach.

Rewards and Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing
• Free parking

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

Application Information

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk

Please quote the reference: 0426-132

Closing Date: 23:59, 15 May 2026

Interview Date: To be Confirmed

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The university has adopted hybrid working for some roles therefore some remote working may be possible for this role.

Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page.

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