Finance Systems Analyst

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.

The Role

London Business School require a new Finance Systems Analyst to join our Finance department. You will be providing an effective and high quality finance systems service to the Finance Department and wider School Along with supporting on the successful adoption of the new TechnologyOne platform, as well as other existing platforms.

Main Responsibilities

• Supporting the Finance System Manager and IT with the maintenance of finance system and projects relating to the finance systems. 
• Set up and manage user access rights in the new financial system, ensuring appropriate levels of access for different roles within the organisation. 
• Develop and provide finance system training for end users. 
• Ensure policies and procedures are developed and maintained. 
• Assist with reporting and other financial systems queries. 
• Providing systems administration, which covers maintenance of users and authorisations, cost centres and hierarchies, and other standing data for our finance system TechnologyOne.  
• Maintain our expense and purchasing order systems to ensure users are set up and inputs and changes are done accurately and on a timely basis.  
• Administration of the School’s banking & credit card system (approving, sending out of applications, contact for all queries) 

Who we are looking for

• Experience of working in a data focused role or a finance department is essential 
• Good communication skills and the ability to break down technical issues and explain them in layman’s terms.  
• Sound working knowledge of standard IT packages, systems and/or databases. TechnologyOne systems knowledge advantageous 
• Experience of using software related to own area of specialism to extract, analyse and report on data.  
• Good attention to detail.  
• Good time management skills with the ability to organise and prioritise.  
• Good team working skills and the ability to work collaboratively.  
• Experience in standard financial management processes.  
• Experience of working in a customer facing environment.  
• Strong 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, 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.