Financial Planning & Reporting Manager Full time, permanent position Liverpool, hybrid working (2 days per week on site) Salary: £46,485 - £58,596 Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is a globally recognised centre of excellence for research and teaching in tropical diseases. Our work spans over 125 years, and we are proud of the impact our research has had on improving global health in developing countries. LSTM has been recognised by some highly prestigious awards, including Business of the Year 2023 by Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, and recently being ranked in the top 5.3% of universities in the world. Our finance team have had a hugely successful 2024, which saw them win Finance Team of the Year at the 2024 Finance Awards North West, and the successful roll out of a new finance system, which was the most significant upgrade of LSTM’s finance system in over 20 years. We are now in a position to leverage the benefits that the new finance system will bring, making it the perfect time to join the team We are looking to hire a Financial Planning and Reporting Manager, which is a key leadership role within our finance department, with responsibility for a team of 7 analysts. The successful candidate will play a critical role in providing strategic financial insights, analysis and recommendations to support decision making at both operational and executive levels. A key part of the role will be to develop the brand-new budgeting and forecasting model in the new finance system, creating an opportunity for someone to put their own stamp on this process across the LSTM group, which includes all UK and overseas entities. The successful candidate will shape this area and will make a significant contribution to the finance reporting ‘brand’ that we are looking to build to enhance the financial services offering across LSTM. Key responsibilities include: Ownership of the production of Management Information reporting for the LSTM group, including month end management accounts and reporting for executive leadership Management of a team of analysts in the production of accurate financial information in support of research grants, in addition to managing a financial modeller who is responsible for developing complex financial models Providing actionable insights and recommendations to support the development of business strategies and objectives, identifying key drivers and trends to inform key performance indicators (KPI’s) to monitor performance Develop intuitive dashboards and reporting tools that allow stakeholders to visualise and analyse data Lead the budget and forecasting processes, leveraging the capabilities of the new finance system Conduct scenario analysis to assess the impact of scenarios and external factors on financial performance to evaluate the resilience and flexibility of the budget and forecasts Partner with UK and overseas colleagues ensuring delivery of accurate and timely Management Information, budgeting and forecasting Act as a trusted strategic advisor, proving meaningful data insights and financial expertise to drive informed decisions Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, systems and reporting capabilities The successful candidate will bring: Membership of a Finance professional body e.g., ACCA, CIMA with significant post qualification experience Previous experience of producing and presenting Management Information to stakeholders, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and to non-finance colleagues Knowledge of business intelligence and reporting development is essential for this role, along with experience of report development within SaaS ERP systems Sound understanding of financial management processes, with experience of strategic planning and the management and monitoring of significant budgets The ability to deliver exceptional customer service with stakeholders fostering a culture of collaboration, partnership, and mutual support Previous experience of line management would also be highly advantageous for this position, along with knowledge of the research grant/funder environment, however this is not essential. To see a full list of responsibilities and requirements, see the job description attached. Additional benefits of joining LSTM: 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 6 additional Christmas closure days Generous occupational pension schemes Agile working Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre Employee assistance programme to support with employee well-being High street discounts and cashback offers Government-backed cycle to work scheme Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies Application process: To apply for the position please click on the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role. Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM. We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience. We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers. About LSTM Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations, and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics. Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year by viewing our annual report: https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/about/annual-reports-and-financial-statements LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies