The Role

Are you an experienced Finance Manager/Finance Business Partner looking for your next move?

We are looking for a Senior Finance Manager to join our fast paced Finance team at London Business School. This role is responsible for providing a full finance business partner service to Degree Education (DE) , a pivotal part of our organisation. You will be a key member of the FP&A leadership team and will have line management responsibility for one individual. 

The successful applicant for this role will be qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with experience of working in complex organisations. 

Main Responsibilities

• Leading the co-ordination and facilitation of all financial aspects of the long-term plan, associated budgets and forecasts ensuring that senior managers and other stakeholders are fully engaged
• Providing day to day financial support to the DE management team to ensure accurate and timely forecasting of costs and revenue items, in line with the school financial reporting process 
• Providing insightful, value-add and relevant financial information for senior managers, in particular the Associate Dean for Degree Education, to support on-going business decision making
• Being recognised as a valued and influential member of the management teams supported by this role
• Building and maintaining models to support strategic planning and decision making in respect of the degree programme portfolio including at Senior Management Team level
• Providing support and advice on new developments and projects and undertaking other ad hoc work as required

Who we are looking for

• Professional qualification (ACCA, CGMA, ACA) with experience of working in complex organisations.
• Experience of providing a full Business Partner service to business areas and senior stakeholders
• 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.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise and focus on material issues.
• Experience of leading projects.

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 8th November 2023

London Business School