Finance Analyst job at Luton Full Time NEW

About the job

Salary: £53,460 – £56,681 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent

Drive Change. Deliver Value. Support Luton.

Are you ready to play a key role in an organisation driving change and delivering Luton’s bold 2040 vision? Luton Rising, the Luton Council‑owned company that owns London Luton Airport, is seeking a talented and analytical Finance Analyst to support the CFO on some of the organisation’s most strategically important projects.

In this high‑impact role, you’ll provide financial modelling, analysis and insight across finance, commercial property and airport operations. You’ll help shape future business cases and the long‑term commercial model of the airport, supporting decisions that will have lasting impact for Luton and its communities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys complex analysis, strategic thinking and working closely with senior leaders.

What you will do

• Lead the production of robust financial models and forecasts to support business cases and strategic decisions.
• Provide complex financial analysis and scenario testing across commercial, property and airport operations.
• Support the development of Luton Rising’s future commercial model, including long‑term projections.
• Prepare clear, accurate financial projections and statements for senior management.
• Provide high‑quality financial advice and insight to the CFO and senior stakeholders.
• Ensure all work is accurate, well‑governed, confidential and aligned with organisational values.

Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.

About you

What we are looking for

• Significant experience in financial analysis, modelling and scenario testing within a complex organisation.
• Strong technical accounting skills, with advanced Excel and financial systems experience (e.g. Sage).
• Proven ability to provide clear, strategic financial advice at a senior level.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience supporting business cases, long‑term planning or commercial decision‑making.
• A relevant professional qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with post‑qualification experience.

About us

Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.

The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough

Application Process

Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.

On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.

Benefits

How to apply

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