Lancaster University

General Information

We provide a wide range of services and our core responsibilities are:

• Contributing to the strategic direction of the University and corporate management.
• Maintaining financial administration and stewardship.
• Supporting and advising the University's committees.
• Supporting and advising budget holders and managers.
• Reporting externally and delivering services to staff, students, members of the public, stakeholders and other bodies.

We carry out these responsibilities through a central team with strong links to faculties.

These are the offices within the Directorate of Finance:

Financial Accounting

• Accounts Payable
• Cashiers and Financial Accounting
• Credit Control and Sales Ledger Administration
• Finance Systems
• Payroll and Pensions
• VAT information

• Budget Support
• Financial Forecasts

General Finance Information and Forms

Contact Details

Director of Finance: Sarah Randall-Paley

Deputy Director of Finance: Peter Fielding

Assistant to the Director of Finance: Kathleen Parker