Location
London (fully remote working)

Hours
Part-time, 0.6 Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

Salary
£59,390 - £68,817 per annum (pro rata)

About the Role
London South Bank University (LSBU) is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Systems & Modelling Analyst to join the Financial Performance team within Finance & Management Information. This is a hands-on technical role working fully remotely, focused on improving LSBU’s financial planning, decision-making, and control. You will be the technical expert in financial systems and modelling, primarily using IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) to build a fully integrated planning model linking the annual budget, monthly forecasts, and long-term financial plan through to income and expenditure accounts, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

You will develop models supporting the Annual Financial Return (AFR) to the Office for Students and provide scenario modelling for strategic decisions. Additionally, you will collaborate with IT to establish Power BI as the Finance reporting tool, designing and delivering reports for budget holders, senior management, and the Board. As the Finance lead for Planning Analytics, you will drive improvements in forecasting and reporting processes, reducing manual effort and enhancing accuracy.

LSBU Group is an inclusive, employer- and skills-led organisation committed to delivering excellent professional and technical education. Joining LSBU means contributing to a vibrant, diverse culture focused on turning passion into purpose and making a positive impact on society through education and innovation.

Experience
- Extensive hands-on experience building and maintaining financial models in IBM Planning Analytics (TM1), including rules, feeders, and processes.
- Proven track record of developing complex, integrated financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning.
- Experience building reports and data models in Power BI.
- Experience in higher education finance and OfS financial returns is advantageous.
- Ability to work collaboratively with IT, external suppliers, and finance colleagues.

About you
- Strong technical skills combined with the ability to explain financial and system concepts clearly to non-specialists.
- Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on a part-time basis while managing competing deadlines.
- Collaborative and supportive team player who shares best practices in modelling and data analysis.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to produce clear technical documentation and provide training and support to system users.

Qualifications
- Qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) or equivalent knowledge gained through experience.