Financial Reporting Manager

London Business School are seeking a Financial Reporting Manager on a fixed term contract to oversee the production of external financial reporting for the School, including year-end financial statements and reporting to the Office for Students. You will manage financial reporting for the School's associate companies, ensuring all reconciliations are complete and risks are identified and mitigated.

The Finance department plays a crucial role in supporting the School's strategic objectives through comprehensive financial services. This includes strategic planning, transaction processing, corporate governance, and procurement support, ensuring alignment with the School's objectives and external requirements.

Main Responsibilities

• Review the internal control environment including identifying and mitigating risks.
• Manage the worldwide corporate and local tax liabilities.
• Support the Associate Director, Finance and the Finance function including: researching technical accounting queries; liaising with the School's key advisers; preparation of ad hoc reporting; and supporting projects as required.
• Support on Treasury matters such as the development of robust cash reporting procedures and investment reconciliations.
• Liaise with auditors and manage the production of month end and financial reporting for the LBS Student Association and Global Entrepreneurship Research Association.
• Assist with resolving implementation issues, identifying and putting into place enhancements relating to the new finance system (Technology One).
• Review monthly accounts cost centres, assisting in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.

Who we are looking for

• 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 including FRS 102, FEHE SORP and OFS reporting requirements.
• 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, 14.5% 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 paid emergency leave for staff who have caring responsibilities for a family member, dependent or friend who is ill.

At London Business School, we support Smart Working - a hybrid approach designed to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance while delivering the best outcomes for your role and the needs of our customers. All roles require a minimum of two days on campus each week to foster a vibrant, collaborative community.

For this role specifically, you will be expected to be on campus 2 days per week.

We operate with 'core hours' - 10:00-15:00 - to maximise opportunities for connection and collaboration across teams during the working day. Outside of these hours, you may still be required for meetings or collaboration based on your role and customer needs. Additionally, we offer Protected Time - a flexible, one-hour slot, within the working week dedicated to your learning and development, wellbeing, or focused, quiet work.

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.

Candidates needing sponsorship should assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by evaluating their circumstances against the relevant criteria before applying.

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.