LSE · United Kingdom
Join LSE’s Extended Education Unit as a Finance and Operations Manager to shape the financial sustainability of a growing, dynamic division. You’ll lead day-to-day finance operations, support strategic financial planning, and contribute to the development of new programmes and business models. This is a pivotal role in a period of strategic transformation with real impact on global education.
About the Role
LSE’s Extended Education Unit delivers world-class programmes to global audiences, generating £45m in revenue. As part of its strategic transformation, the Unit seeks an experienced Finance and Operations Manager to lead financial operations and support innovation. You’ll work closely with senior colleagues across the Unit and wider LSE, translating complex financial data into actionable insights. The ideal candidate will have strong financial administration skills, advanced data analysis capabilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. This is a unique opportunity to influence the financial future of a commercially focused, globally impactful division.
What You Will Do
Monitor internal budgets, track expenditure, and provide robust financial guidance to colleagues across the Unit throughout the financial year
Support the development of detailed financial models and business cases that underpin the Unit’s transformation agenda and the introduction of new initiatives
Manage the transfer of funds and prepare surplus calculation data for academic departments involved in programme delivery
Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for non-specialist audiences
Contribute directly to the development of new programmes and business models
Work closely with senior colleagues across the Unit and wider LSE
Ensure financial data is reconciled and managed with accuracy
Provide financial leadership during periods of strategic transformation
What We Are Looking For
Experience in financial administration and planning, including invoice and expenses processing and budget management
Experience reconciling financial information and managing financial data with accuracy
Advanced data analysis skills and the ability to translate complex data into meaningful narratives for non-specialist audiences
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at varying levels of seniority and expertise
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in global education, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join our team and help shape the financial future of LSE’s Extended Education Unit.