Senior Finance Analyst

The Role

London Business School have an opportunity for a Senior Finance Analyst to join our world renowned organisation. The role supports delivery of the annual plans for the school and specific objectives for accounts. Provides management accounting support for the School and assigned departments (Information Technology, Innovation and Transformation). And you will be a key member of a communal customer focused FP&A team.

Main Responsibilities

• Being recognised as a trusted partner to the business and first line of contact for supported area’s Accounts issues and questions.
• Developing an understanding of business area’s drivers and key issues.
• Positively representing the Accounts department with business partners and colleagues.
• Delivering accurate, concise and timely outputs for Plan, Budget, Forecast and Monthly reporting, including management information and requested analysis to inform decision making.
• PBF weekly/monthly/quarterly reporting (covering latest financial position, highlighting risks and opportunities).
• Support the annual accounts and other processes as needed and requested by FP&A senior management
• Providing analytical and business case support for new developments and undertaking other ad hoc work as required.
• Any other ad hoc projects as required by line manager

In particular, this role involves taking the lead in business partnering for the area supported, and all related matters, including completion and review of project documentation.

Who we are looking for

• Membership of the appropriate professional body – PQ/finalist (ACA/ACCA/CIMA other)
• 3+ years experience in FP&A/Finance business partnering/commercial finance
• Ideal prior experience from academia
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Advanced IT skills essential, specifically: Advanced Excel (pivot tables/vlookup/hlookup/sumif) and ideally Sun and Vision. Automation skills would be a benefit.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage a variety of audiences including senior management.

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 role

Closing date 2nd February 2024

London Business School