LCF Finance Manager

The opportunity

University of the Arts London is seeking an experienced finance professional to play a key role in the operation and delivery of the Finance function at London College of Fashion (LCF).

Your role as Finance Manager will have particular focus on providing a comprehensive finance business partnering service to senior managers across LCF, as well as the continuous development of the annual budget setting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly monitoring control and reporting processes.

You will also support the LCF Head of Finance in ensuring the team operates effectively and efficiently in providing a customer orientated, professional service to both internal and external stakeholders. The role also involves line management of three Finance team members.

About you

With an undergraduate degree in a relevant area and a recognised Accounting qualification (e.g., CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA), or with significant relevant experience in the HE sector, the successful post holder will be an experienced finance professional with exceptional communication, report writing and analytical skills and a drive for continuous improvements.

Experience of building successful working relationships and preparing and presenting information to senior management is required, as you will be providing support and financial expertise to a number of departments and decision makers across the College.

What we offer

We are UAL

University of the Arts London is a vibrant world centre for innovation, drawing together six Colleges with international reputations in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts.

London College of Fashion is extremely proud to be a global leader in fashion education, research and consultancy. Much of its success is down to its dedicated employees, and you will play an important role in shaping future creative professionals, and impact on the future of so many creative industries.

London College of Fashion, UAL is undertaking an unprecedented programme of change.  In 2023 we will be consolidating our existing six sites into a new purpose built campus as part of a new education and cultural district on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.  Ahead of this move, we welcome applications from candidates who live in and around East London, as well as from those keen to join us on this exciting and unique opportunity in our College’s history.

If you have any queries about this role, you may contact the LCF Staffing Team at vacancies@fashion.arts.ac.uk phone: 07730 900321.

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