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Job Descrption

Hult International Business School is looking for an ambitious, career-driven and enthusiastic Finance Planning & Aanalysis Manager to join our team.

Location: Chelsea London

Role Overview:

The FP&A Manager will be responsible for managing the financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for the Ashridge Trust. This role will act as a key business partner, supporting various departments within the Trust by providing detailed financial analysis, performance monitoring, and strategic insights. In addition to partnering with operational teams, the role will also oversee the preparation of financial projections related to legal matters. The successful candidate will also lead efforts to drive process improvements, align systems with organizational standards, and contribute to the Trust's long-term financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Manage the preparation of budgets, forecasts (KFR), and financial projections for the Ashridge Trust, including... legal projections. Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with both operational and strategic goals.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and deliver financial and business reports in line with internal and external reporting requirements. Ensure that reports are clear and accessible to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Business Partnership: Act as a key business partner to Ashridge Trust departments, monitoring financial performance through key KPIs and conducting variance analysis. Provide actionable insights by identifying the causes of deviations from budget or forecast and communicating them to senior management, including the Finance Manager and VP Finance.
• Data & Process Improvement: Lead projects aimed at improving data accuracy, ensuring compliance, and increasing business efficiency. Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and support the wider HULT organization in aligning systems and best practices.
• Strategic Support: Work closely with the Finance Manager, VP Finance, President, and CFO, providing data-driven analysis and evaluations to support strategic decision-making. Ensure alignment between Ashridge and HULT’s financial strategies.
• Project Leadership: Lead or support ad-hoc financial projects aimed at identifying opportunities for revenue growth, cost reduction, and process improvement. This includes evaluating potential legal risks, operational changes, and compliance enhancements.

Requirements:
• Proven experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) or a similar financial role
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes
• Advanced proficiency in financial analysis and modeling
• Experience with financial projections related to legal matters is highly desirable
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders
• Strong project management skills and experience leading cross-functional initiatives
• Familiarity with financial systems and ERP software (e.g., Salesforce, Oracle) is an advantage
• Ability to work collaboratively within a global organization

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Experience working in international organizations or educational institutions is a plus

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