Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university

Salary from £53,204 to £61,301 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £68,119 pa inclusive of London allowance

This post is within the Financial Planning and Analysis team, which is responsible for the LSE’s budget and financial planning processes and monthly management accounts deliverables

The Finance Division seeks to appoint an ambitious and highly motivated individual with relevant experience and qualifications. The role is best suited to a talented finance professional, with the drive to improve processes, solve problems and deliver to deadlines. You will be a qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent) with audit experience or with demonstrable relevant experience in a similar role.

Candidates should have:

• Experience of working in the finance department of complex organisations
• Previous management accounting and financial analysis experience
• Ability to communicate financial issues in a straightforward way to non-financially trained staff
• Ability to work effectively with senior managers
• Experience of establishing and monitoring financial controls and procedures
• Strong organisational skills with a good eye for detail

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

To apply for this post, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above. If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email L.C.Gilbert@lse.ac.uk 

The closing date for receipt of applications is 23 July 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

Advert information