Finance Analyst - Modelling - 7928

Title: Finance Analyst - Modelling

Contract: 12 Month - Fixed Term Contract 17.5 Hours per week

Location: Manchester, Trafford or Stratford, London

Persona: Office based

Grade: 8

Salary: £42,149 pro rata (London weighted salary) Salary £37,573 pro rata (Regional salary), dependant on experience

Closing date: 29th June 2026

Interviews: will be held between 7th and 8th July 2026

Please click here for the role profile

Finance Analyst Role Profile.docx

Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more…

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.

L&Q reserve the right not to progress applications from candidates with 3 or more unsuccessful applications/interview processes with L&Q in the previous 24 months.

Join our Finance Team at L&Q:

L&Q is one of the UK’s largest housing associations and providers of social and affordable homes. We house around 250,000 people primarily across Greater London and Greater Manchester. Our purpose is simple – to provide social homes and landlord services that everyone can be proud of.

This role is purely focused for someone who is currently studying or comes with Financial Modelling experience and wishes to take advantage of an amazing opportunity to start a new career path with a valued-led organisation that will support you to learn and develop throughout your career.

You must be in your second year studying a Computing or AI based degree or have Financial Modelling experience with the relevant skills.

L&Q is offering an exciting opportunity to kick-start your professional journey. Join us as a Finance Analyst and gain hands-on experience.

We’re looking for a highly motivated individual who is eager to learn, is adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality work. This is a chance to grow your skills in a supportive environment where learning and development are at the heart of what we do.

You should have a drive to learn new skills and the flexibility to take on different tasks whilst producing work to a high standard.

As an Finance Analyst - Modelling, you'll be part of our Financial Modelling team, contributing to key financial performance reporting, on a monthly and quarterly basis.

If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!

Your impact in the role:

• Analysing performance against budgets and forecasts across the group
• Supporting external reporting to stakeholders such as the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and investors
• Assisting in the forecasting of future financial performance
• Developing a strong understanding of financial processes within L&Q

We value team players who bring a logical approach and a willingness to get involved in a range of tasks.

Your manager will help guide your development and day-to-day work, a mentor will provide extra support throughout your role, and you'll be working alongside experienced colleagues to learn hands-on, work-based skills.

What you'll bring:

• Enthusiasm for the role and L&Q.
• Computing or AI Based degree/Financial Modelling experience
• Strong numeracy skills
• Ability to understand and be understood, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently, as well as being a good team player
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage/prioritise own workload
• Good problem-solving skills
• Willingness to learn and grow with a positive attitude to work
• Microsoft Excel (advanced), Power BI, Python (Django framework), HTML, Java and T-SQL (SQL querying)
• Any other coding background applicable for building/maintaining a modelling interface beneficial
• A minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade C/Grade 4 or above including English and Maths.
• Hold at least 3 A levels at Grade C or above
• Or hold AAT Level 3

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk

About L&Q:

We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Our purpose is simple – to provide social homes and landlord services that everyone can be proud of.

250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.

People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values, which outline our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q – click here to read more.

At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger – and they’re at the heart of everything we do.

When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We’re proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. We’re a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we’ve introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It’s all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome. Find out more here.

Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.

Click here to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us!

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