Application Deadline:
30 March 2026
Department:
Business Operations
Location:
London
Description
Why LBR?
An amazing market position, enviable growth, collaboration and wonderful people are just some of the reasons to further your career with Law Business Research. Our culture is shaped by our core values that promote equality, agility, and respect in everything we do.
Law Business Research has been selected as a winner for the 2024 Inspiring Workplaces Awards. We're proud of our inclusive and inspiring culture here at LBR and we remain committed to creating a positive workplace for all our employees
We are happy to share that we have partnered with Business Disability Forum to help us on our journey to becoming a more inclusive employer and achieving Level 2 Disability Confident Accreditation.
We also take our place in this world of ours very seriously and engage in a wide variety of charitable and community based initiatives. We work extensively with Swawou School in Sierra Leone, which we established to provide education for 120 girls, and on an ongoing basis we underwrite the school's costs.
'We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring that all candidates are given the same opportunity to succeed regardless of their sex, gender identity/expression or reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age or disability.'
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Senior FBP with budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and month‑end reporting for assigned business areas.
* Prepare analysis of trading and operational performance, including revenue streams, costs, and variances.
* Produce month‑end commentary and highlight key trends for review by the wider finance leadership.
* Assist in developing and maintaining KPIs and performance dashboards, covering areas such as sales pipelines, retention, customer metrics, productivity, upsell/cross‑sell performance.
* Work closely with operational teams to provide actionable insights and help drive improvements in commercial performance.
* Support preparation of financial models, business cases, and scenario analyses.
* Support the Senior FBP in delivering performance updates to leadership teams.
* Collaborate with teams across the business, embedding within commercial and operational functions to build strong finance‑business relationships.
* Ensure accuracy, consistency, and clarity in all analysis and outputs.
Skills Knowledge And Expertise
* Commercially curious with a strong desire to understand products, services, and business drivers.
* Proactive problem‑solver who brings analytical thinking, attention to detail, and practical solutions.
* Confident communicator capable of building rapport and working with a range of stakeholders.
* Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑moving environment and follow tasks through to completion.
* Develops effective working relationships and knows when to escalate or involve senior stakeholders.
* Comfortable working within the business and supporting teams day‑to‑day.
* Strong Excel and data‑handling skills; able to translate discussions into financial outputs.
Experience & Qualifications
* ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with PQE in commercial finance/FP&A.
* Ownership of budgeting and forecasting for assigned areas.
* Demonstrated collaboration with operational or commercial teams.
* Exposure to subscription, SaaS, or recurring‑revenue business models is beneficial.
* Experience preparing financial analysis and supporting commercial decision‑making.
Benefits
Our people are our most valuable asset, as such, we offer a wide range of benefits to help ensure that all are supported:
Start Of Employment
* Eye care
* Employee Assistance Programme
* A day off for your birthday
After 3 Months Employment
* Pension (4% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution)
After 4 Months Employment
* Life assurance
After Probation
* Cycle to work scheme
* Season ticket loan
* £350 annual wellbeing allowance to contribute to gym memberships or fitness classes
* Puregym access
* Perks at work platform access
After 1 Year Service
* Private healthcare
Additional Perks
* Company socials
* Access to Employee Affinity Networks
* Mentoring scheme
* Volunteering Day
* Mortgage Advice
* Work from anywhere (2 weeks)
* Generous parental leave
We are committed to making our organisation an inclusive, respectful & engaging place to work with a culture shaped by our core values that promote equality, collaboration & respect in everything we do. We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident Scheme, meaning we are committed to being inclusive and accessible, which starts with our application and recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments to be made, please let us know as part of our application page.
At Law Business Research, we believe in the
power of growth
and the
importance of nurturing talent
. We have learned that building the right team delivers extraordinary results.
Our fast-paced journey to becoming
a global technology-driven information service provider
has been built upon the values we hold close:
rewarding excellence
,
providing meaningful work on our leading brands,
and fostering an
inclusive environment
that is
diverse, connected, and supportive.
By doing this, we have
grown together
and achieved global success. Join us and be a part of a journey where your
contributions are valued
, your impact is significant, and
your growth is our priority.