Senior Finance Systems Manager

London Business School; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious global educational institution in the UK is seeking a Senior Finance Systems Manager to lead the delivery and support of finance systems. The role involves managing system upgrades, promoting best practices, and aligning systems with strategic goals. Ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of finance operations, strong analytical skills, and relevant accounting qualifications. The institution offers a hybrid working model and generous benefits, including 27 days of annual leave and a robust pension package.

Benefits

Generous annual leave of 27 days

14.5% employer pension contribution

Free onsite gym and swimming pool

Range of professional development opportunities

Enhanced cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing offerings

Emergency leave for caregiving responsibilities

Qualifications

• Experience in finance data management.
• Ability to foster continuous learning and growth in team members.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for finance system matters.
• Provide leadership to the finance systems team.
• Mentor team members and guide them in complex problem‑solving.
• Lead finance systems projects from conception to completion.
• Administer and maintain finance systems ensuring reliability.
• Communicate system changes effectively and manage upgrades.
• Drive excellence in financial operations.

Skills

Understanding of finance operations and systems

Strong analytical skills

Customer service experience

Ability to manage change

Education

Accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Job description

London Business School require a Senior Finance Systems Manager to join us on a permanent basis. You will lead the delivery and support of the School's finance systems, including the adoption of new platforms like TechnologyOne. This role involves managing system upgrades, promoting best practices, and ensuring systems align with strategic goals.

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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for finance system matters.
• Provide leadership to the finance systems team, fostering continuous learning and growth.
• Mentor team members and guide them in complex problem‑solving.
• Lead finance systems projects from conception to completion.
• Administer and maintain finance systems ensuring reliability and compliance.
• Communicate system changes effectively and manage upgrades.
• Lead the finance systems at London Business School and drive excellence in financial operations.

Qualifications

• Understanding of finance operations and systems with experience in finance data management.
• Accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and customer service experience.
• Familiarity with software packages like Microsoft Office and Saleforce.
• Ability to manage change and consult on business initiatives.

Benefits

• 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.

Working Arrangement

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.

Inclusion & Belonging

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.