12 Oct
London Business School
London
Job description
The Role
London Business School require a new Senior Systems Finance Manager to join the Finance team at our globally renowned business school.
You will lead on the delivery and support of the School’s finance systems, including the successful adoption of the new TechnologyOne platform.
This position carries a wide range of responsibilities, such as ownership of the finance systems and associated processes, promoting best practices among system users, managing routine system upgrades, and embedding ongoing enhancements to optimise system performance.
The role will work closely with the senior finance team to develop and implement strategies that ensure our finance systems remain up to date and aligned with the School’s strategic goals.
Main Responsibilities
- Provide systems administration, maintenance and support services in order to ensure the continued effective and reliable operation of all system modules and interfaces.
- Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks for finance systems (including TechnologyOne, Expenses System, and banking), ensuring compliance with internal policies, external regulations and best practice.
- Collaborate with the Finance Leadership Team to implement a finance systems strategy that aligns with the School's overall strategic goals, ensuring the systems are future-proof and scalable
- Manage finance systems projects from conception through to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and to a high standard.
- Manage relationships with key service providers, e.g., TechnologyOne, Infor.
Who we are looking for
Demonstrable understanding of finance operations, Finance Systems and experience in finance data management and reporting.
An accounting qualification will be supportive in your success within this role (ACA / CA / ACCA / CIMA)
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage a variety of audiences.
- Proven experience in successfully managing financial systems
- Experience of working in a customer facing environment and providing good customer service
- Experience with, and knowledge of, a number of software packages including Microsoft Office and TechnologyOne (desirable)
- Ability to prioritise and focus on material issues.
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.
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.
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.
London Business School
▶️ Senior Finance Systems Manager
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