Finance Business Partner in London

Finance Business PartnerDepartment : Operations Finance Business PartneringAbout usAre you ready to help make a significant impact in financial decision-making? As Finance Business Partner (FBP), you'll be at the heart of supporting our key stakeholders with in-depth reporting; financial analysis; and insights.In your role you’ll also assist your Senior Finance Business Partners in crafting strategic recommendations on pivotal financial decisions and offering advice that puts finance at the heart of decision making here at King’s.About the Directorate:This key role is in the Finance Business Partnering team, which is part of the Financial Strategy, Planning and Performance division, a key function within the Finance, Procurement and Analytics (FPA) directorate.The FPA Directorate provides quality financial support, advice and planning in pursuit of the university’s stated academic objectives. It is committed to the provision of strong financial leadership in all areas of activity undertaken by the university, to the provision of sound professional advice on all aspects of financial management, and to the achievement and maintenance of a high-quality service.About the roleThe role will provide support to the Research Management and Innovation Directorate. This role will cover:Collaborative Partnering: You will work alongside various faculties/directorates to ensure financial targets are met. You will facilitate strategic decision-making within the areas you partner with.Financial Guidance: You will provide support and advice to academic and professional staff to ensure King’s operational and commercial programmes are managed financially well. This includes delivering high-quality analysis and clear communication through monthly reporting and everyday interactions.Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across King’s Directorates or Faculties, serving as the pivotal link between the Finance, Procurement, Strategic Planning and Analytics Directorate, and the areas you partner.This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract.The role holder will be based at Lavington Street in central London with the option of regular co-location with directorate stakeholders situated on other KCL Campus’ in central London. The post holder will be expected to work a minimum of 2 days per week on-site with the remainder of time working remotely. This pattern may change, so adaptability regarding work location is essential.About youTo be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:Qualifications & Experience: You are exam-qualified or newly qualified accountant with a strong background in management accounting, including setting up accounting and reporting frameworks. You have good experience in budget building & profiling; in monthly reporting and forecasting; and ensuring the integrity of our financial information.Analytical Excellence: You deliver regular reports and commentary to seniorstakeholders, enabling them to make informed decisions.Curious and Enthusiastic: Bring a proactive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and a keen interest in continuous learning.Essential criteria1. Professional accountancy qualification and membership of a professional body (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) (or at least exam qualified)2. Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills3. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (especially excel) with an ability to manipulate and adapt financial information in spreadsheets and other forms for a wider audience. Comfortable learning new Finance systems and processes.4. An ability to explain complex financial processes and communicate finance accounting terms to non-finance staff.5. Significant experience of budgeting and producing financial reports, with experience of more complex accounting requirements.6. Highly autonomous, self-starter with a solutions-focused outlook, with an ability to taking decisions based on experience and knowledge.7. Experience dealing with a wide variety of senior stakeholders (financial and non-financial), adapting reports to meet stakeholder need and communication of key messages in a professional and assured manner.8. Highly analytical, methodical and detail-oriented, with an ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.9. Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.Desirable criteria1. Educated to degree level or equivalent2. Knowledge and/or experience of using Power BI or other reporting/analysis tools3. Experience of Higher Education.Downloading a copy of our Job DescriptionFull details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.Further InformationAt King’s, we believe that the diversity of our community and a culture that is welcoming, open, inclusive and collaborative, are great strengths of the university. The Equality Act of 2010 protects the rights of our students and staff and provides a framework to fulfil our duties to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and in addition, to advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between those who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. At times, this will include balancing rights and beliefs that can feel in tension.We are committed to free speech and to academic freedom, believing that our foundational purpose as a university, is to create spaces where a wide range of ideas, including ideas that are controversial, can be discussed and debated, and where members of our community can express lawful views without fear of intimidation, harassment or discrimination.When engaging in the robust exchange of ideas, we ask that our community is mindful of our Dignity at King’s guidance.We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.Artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving rapidly, and we recognise its growing role in professional work. Applicants may use AI tools to support preparation of their application, for example to research the role or structure written responses. However, applications must reflect the applicant’s own work and experience. AI tools should not be used during interviews or assessment activities unless this has been agreed in advance as a reasonable adjustment. Further guidance on the use of AI in recruitment can be found here.We reserve the right to close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive. While the closing date may change, all adverts will close at 23:59 to allow sufficient time for applications to be submitted on that day.We encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy you will be unable to submit your application.To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘ How we Recruit’ pages.Interviews are due to be held on late November.Grade and Salary : £53,947 - £58,426 per annum, including London Weighting AllowanceJob ID : Post Date : 08-Oct-2026Close Date : 02-Nov-2026Contact Person : Catherine Cunningham Contact Details :