Financial Modeller

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Are you a Financial Modeller looking to drive strategic decision making with innovative, high quality financial models?

London Business School is seeking a skilled Financial Modeller to join our Finance team on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for creating, improving, maintaining, and updating high-quality, flexible financial models. These models support strategic planning, financial management, and external governance requirements. You will enhance decision-making capabilities, providing insights to support governance and strategic initiatives.

The Finance department plays a crucial role in supporting the School's strategic objectives through comprehensive financial services, including strategic planning, transaction processing, corporate governance, and procurement support.

Main Responsibilities

• Build and maintain transparent financial models, including bespoke models for the School.
• Conduct sensitivity analysis and evaluations against KFIs and financial metrics.
• Support strategic planning and decision-making, ensuring alignment with objectives.
• Provide insightful financial information to support Finance Leadership with strategic initiatives and ongoing business decision making.

Ideal Candidate

• Advanced Excel/Power BI skillsets with the ability to build complex models or tools.
• Knowledge of the TechnologyOne Reporting Suite is advantageous but not essential.
• Solid experience in data management/analytics within finance.
• Knowledge of accounting concepts and a solid understanding of financial analysis terminology and best practices alongside good commercial acumen.
• Keen eye for detail and an ability to sift through large data sets to extract meaningful information.
• Ability to prioritise and focus on material issues.
• Ability to manage multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• A problem solver with exceptional communication skills - able to simplify technical concepts for non-tech stakeholders and to engage a variety of audiences.
• Sound working knowledge of policies, regulations and legislation in area of specialism.

Benefits You Can Enjoy

• 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.

Our commitment to driving inclusion and belonging is paramount. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone in our community feels they belong and thrive.