Associate Finance Business Partner - Strand, London, WC2R 2LS

Associate Finance Business Partner - Strand, London, WC2R 2LS

About us:

This key role is in the Faculties 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 role:

The role will provide support to the Faculty of King’s Business School (KBS) and King’s Education.

• 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 and Analytics Directorate, and the areas you partner.This is a full time and you will be offered an indefinite contract. The role holder will be based at Lavington Street in central London with regular co-location with faculty 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 you:

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

1. Professional accountancy part qualification/ qualification and membership of a professional body (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)
2. Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
3. 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. Experience dealing with a wide variety of stakeholders (financial and non-financial), adapting reports to meet stakeholder need and communication of key messages in a professional and assured manner. An ability to explain complex financial processes and communicate finance accounting terms to non-finance staff.
5. Experience of budgeting and producing management accounting reports gained either within a finance department or through working in practice
6. The ability to work independently and as part of a team, taking decisions based on experience and knowledge.
7. Highly analytical, methodical and detail-oriented, with an ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
8. Comfortable working under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.

Desirable criteria

1. Educated to degree level or equivalent
2. Knowledge and/or experience of using Power BI or other reporting/analysis tools
3. Experience of Higher Education.

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full 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.

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Interviews are due to be held at the end of April/early May 2026.