The Role

London Business School are improving the efficiency of our Finance model and implementing a new industry leading SaaS based solution, therefore are looking for a number of Fixed Term contract positions to support us with the continuity of business service throughout this project

12 month FTC

LBS are looking for an Associate Director, Financial Control who will have overall responsibility for internal control within Accounts, the day-to-day running of the finance systems and the transactional finance team including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable (including credit control) & Treasury.  

Main Responsibilities

• Management of internal control relating to Finance, including  
  • maintaining a strong relationship with the internal auditors 
  • ensuring all policies and procedures documents are up to date 
  • ensuring financial controls within the department are adhered to 
  • identifying and resolving control and procedural inefficiencies within the transactional finance teams. 
• Responsible for the day to day operation of the finance systems including dealing with escalations.  
• Manage the day-to-day cash balances ensuring 
  • cash flow requirements are met
  • appropriate bank mandates and HSBC.net authorities are in place
  • the relationship with the School’s bankers is maintained 
• Oversee the activities of transactional finance teams including: minimising bad debt, accuracy and completeness of general ledger postings, resolving escalated issues and resolving issues identified through the monthly Accounts Controls Pack 
• Ensure Executive Director, Finance is fully briefed on issues and suggestions for change.  

Who we are looking for

• Professional qualification or equivalent experience.  
• Excellent communicating and influencing skills, with the ability to negotiate, collaborate and influence.  
• Experience of managing internal relationships at all levels.  
• 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.  
• Broad understanding of each of London Business School’s activities and offerings.  
• 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. 

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, 21.4% 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 volunteering leave or parent /carer emergency leave

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. 

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.

Closing date 23^rd January 2023

London Business School