Finance Analyst

The Role

Within Operations, Finance plays a key role delivering change and supporting planning to achieve the School’s strategy over the medium term (5 years to 2026/27) and longer term. The team provides a full financial service to all areas of the School.

The successful candidate will provide support and assistance to the Exec Ed Finance Team in producing quality, timely financial management information to the School; co-ordinate the month, quarter and year end Exec Ed management reporting processes, and help in improving and developing Exec Ed management information.

*This role is offered on an initial 12-month FTC basis.*

Main Responsibilities

• Being recognised as a valued member of the Exec Ed Finance team
• Adhering to all reporting timetables and reporting inventories for the FP&A team
• Providing support to the Exec Ed team and Exec Ed Commercial Finance team in the delivery of the School Plan and Budget and quarterly forecast
• Maintaining the relevant financial models to provide accurate information for Exec Ed senior management to inform effective decision-making.
• Providing support on new developments and undertaking other ad hoc work as required

Who we are looking for

• Professional Qualification (or part-qualified) or equivalent experience
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage a variety of audiences.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to prioritise and focus on material issues
• Experience of establishing good control and reconciliation environments
• Advanced IT skills essential, specifically: Excel and ideally Sun and Vision
• Ability to produce effective financial and non-financial management reports, analyses and recommendations

Why [Employer hidden]

[Employer hidden]; 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
• Automatic enrolment to a fantastic workplace pension scheme
• 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 - 7th January*