The Role

Fixed Term contract until January 2026

London Business School require an Associate Director, Finance Shared Services to join us on a fixed term contract until January 2026.

You will have the overall responsibility for the day to day running and operational improvement of the finance systems and the transactional finance team including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable (including credit control) & Treasury.

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee the activities of transactional finance teams
• Oversee the finance system  
• Be a key member of team for Finance/School wide projects including transforming the financial processes within the team and managing associated change
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all data management matters within the department 
• ensuring all policies and procedures documents for AP, AR and Finance Systems are complete and up to date  
• Manage the day-to-day cash balances

Who we are looking for

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification and significant Post Qualification Experience.  
• Experience in leading and implementing complex business change solutions  
• Excellent business partnering skills 
• Strong internal governance, risk and control knowledge and experience. 
• Excellent communicating and influencing skills, with the ability to negotiate, collaborate and influence.  
• Demonstrable credibility and a network of contacts in an area of expertise.  
• Subject matter expert in legislation, policies, tools or systems applicable to own area of specialism.  
• Ability to scan the horizon, identify industry best practice and translate this into future planning for own area of specialism.  
• Proven financial management skills and commercial acumen. 
• Knowledge of TechnologyOne would be an advantage   

Why London Business School

London Business School; a global and vibrant business community based in two of the world’s most dynamic cities, London and Dubai. It’s where extraordinary minds and diverse perspectives connect, to have a profound impact on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world. We offer best in class hybrid learning to our students and participants, whilst creating a flexible, supportive and dynamic working environment for our people to excel in, whatever their location.

What you can expect from us

• Generous annual leave of 27 days PLUS extra between Christmas and New Year!
• Generous pension package, 14.5% employer contribution (in return for employee enrolment and contribution)
• Free onsite gym and swimming pool
• Amazing range of professional development to support your career path
• Enhanced cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health
• Up to 5 days paid emergency leave for staff who have caring responsibilities for a family member, dependent or friend who is ill.

All enjoyed in a Smart (hybrid) Working environment so we’re looking forward to discussing how, where and when you might work best to deliver in your new role.

Our commitment to driving inclusion and belonging 

We are a globally reaching institution, committed to creating tangible and sustainable change in driving inclusion & belonging within our School, education and society at large.  We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone in our community feels they belong and thrive. This is a key school priority, and we want everyone who joins LBS to feel respected, welcomed, and heard.

Candidates needing sponsorship should assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by evaluating their circumstances against the relevant criteria before applying

Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in any roles.

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