Deputy Director of Finance - Financial Planning and Analysis

The University of London

The University of London is both the UK’s largest provider of international distance and online learning and the convenor of a federation of 17 renowned higher education institutions.

The federation brings together more than 250,000 learners and 50,000 staff in a collaborative community that is delivering high-quality research and education across all disciplines.

Since 1858, we have expanded access to world-class higher education. Today, around 40,000 students in more than 190 countries are part of our global learning community.

The University of London is also home to the School of Advanced Study, the national centre for the humanities, whose mission is to advocate for the discipline.

By working together, we expand access to outstanding higher education and resources, and extend their benefits to learners and researchers across the UK and around the world.

Role

Deputy Director of Finance - Financial Planning and Analysis

Reporting to the Director of Finance and working in partnership with the Finance Leadership Team, this role supports the Director of Finance in delivering the University’s financial sustainability objectives through effective financial planning, analysis, reporting, budgeting and forecasting.

The role leads the Financial Planning & Analysis function, providing high-quality financial insight, modelling and business partnering to support strategic and operational decision making across the University.

The postholder will support the development and continuous improvement of budgeting, forecasting, reporting, costing and pricing methodologies, ensuring decision-makers have access to accurate, timely and relevant financial information to support the achievement of the University's strategic objectives.

The role will also support the development of robust business cases and investment appraisals to ensure resources are allocated effectively and sustainably.

For a full role profile, please refer to the job description below.

Further Information

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and CV (by clicking ‘apply for job’ at the bottom of this page) before the closing date at midnight on 16th September 2026.

The University reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the published end date should it receive sufficient applications to warrant earlier shortlisting

The University currently operates a Hybrid Working framework involving a mix of working remotely and in the office. Typically, the majority of employees will be able to agree to work remotely for up to 60% of their working week, role dependent, however will be required to attend on specific days for training or team meetings.

The University of London is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We particularly encourage applications from members of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities as this group is currently under-represented at all levels within the University. All appointments will be made on merit, based on the criteria identified in the job description.

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