Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

The Role

Are you an experienced Finance professional with an ability to deliver Board level financial information with insight and commentary?

We are looking for a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis to join our outstanding Finance team at London Business School. This role is key to delivering the Finance commitments within our new five-year plan and will report directly to our Chief Finance Officer.

We are looking for someone who; can deliver, interpret and communicate financial information effectively; has previously developed reporting and analysis tools and metrics; with strong communication and stakeholder relationship management skills; and who can partner with areas of the business to deliver positive financial outcomes. This role is an amazing opportunity for someone to shape the future of FP&A at a world class institution.

Main Responsibilities

• Process and reporting improvement as new finance systems are introduced
• Manage and support the team to ensure routine reports are accurate, on time and informative and relevant – this includes monthly budget holder reports and the KPI’s.
• Oversee the production of weekly monthly and quarterly management information to executives and budget holders ensuring actions are taken as appropriate. Development of Board level reports for review by the CFO. The Director will also support the CFO at senior meetings as required.
• Maintenance of the bank model ensuring it is kept up to date for the latest actuals and forecast information.
• Manage the weekly and monthly and quarterly delivery of management information from Business Partners to ensure the fortnightly overs and unders and quarterly forecasts/Budgets are meaningful and accurate.
• Senior business partner to Director level stakeholders, including liaising with stakeholders to understand their needs and put solutions in place, and review reporting outputs periodically to maximise value
• Include non-finance information where appropriate to aid understanding, build manage and motivate the team in particular ensuring succession planning; and clear delegation and responsibility.

Who we are looking for

• Accounting qualification
• Experience in business partnering and financial planning and analysis
• Experience of defining and implementing financial processes models and ensuring effective financial controls.
• 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.

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.

This role closes on Monday 8th May 2023

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.