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

6 month FTC

LBS are looking for a Finance Manger for Research & Fundraising. This position manages the financial activities of the Research Cost Centres and Fundraising processes and reporting.

Main Responsibilities

Research 

• Responsibility for managing the Research Centres and Institutes to ensure they operate within their budgets.  
• Manage the School’s research budgeting and forecasting process to verify the figures and to ensure delivery within deadlines. 
• Review monthly and year-end research reports and ensure all queries are followed up in a timely manner.  
• Manage the reporting process to external bodies to ensure timely submission of accurate bids and reports as required, and compliance with any audit requests. 
• Ensure all new research bids are fully supported by a budget costing. 

Fundraising 

• Ensure the integrity of the Raisers Edge database and SUN accounting systems for cash and commitments. 
• Review monthly cash and commitments reports and ensure queries are followed up on a timely basis. 
• Review quarterly reporting on Fundraising KPIs and action queries as necessary. 
• Manage the reconciliation process between Raisers Edge and SUN to ensure the integrity of the data. 
• Manage the process for following up on outstanding pledge commitments.  Agree pledge cancellations with Advancement as necessary. 
• Manage the process for releasing funds from restricted reserves. Ensure the integrity of the restricted reserves. 
• Manage the delivery of expenditure reports for areas of Advancement.  Action material variances to forecast as necessary. 
• Manage the School’s fundraising budgeting and forecasting process and ensure delivery within deadlines. 

Who we are looking for

• Professional qualification or equivalent experience.  
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage a variety of audiences.  
• Significant experience of software related to own area of specialism, with the ability to build basic models or tools.  
• Sound working knowledge of policies, regulations and legislation in area of specialism.  
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.  
• Ability to manage multiple internal and external stakeholders.  
• Ability to prioritise and focus on material issues.  
• In-depth knowledge of business education/specialist area.  
• Experience of leading projects.  
• Experience in effectively managing external suppliers/contractors.  
• Financial management experience 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