Finance Business Partner

London

Ivy Rock Partners is delighted to support King’s College London in recruiting a Finance Business Partner to join their Finance Business Partnering Team working with the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences (NMES)

About King’s College London

King’s College London is one of the world’s leading universities, known for its rich history, academic excellence, and commitment to driving positive change through education and research. The Finance Business Partnering Team plays a crucial role in ensuring financial sustainability across the university’s faculties and directorates, supporting key decision-making and strategic planning.

The Role

As a Finance Business Partner, you will be a trusted advisor to the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences (NMES), ensuring robust financial management and strategic insight. Reporting to a Senior Finance Business Partner, you will:

  • Partner with stakeholders across faculties to drive financial decision-making and achieve financial targets.
  • Deliver high-quality financial analysis and strategic recommendations.
  • Support budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring financial integrity.
  • Provide insightful reporting to senior stakeholders, enabling them to make informed decisions.
  • Identify financial risks and opportunities and advise on effective financial management strategies.
  • Support business cases and financial modelling for new initiatives.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive finance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have:

  • A professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CIPFA) or be exam-qualified.
  • Strong experience in management accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
  • The ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and provide actionable insights.
  • A commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in financial processes.
  • Experience in the higher education sector (desirable but not essential).

Why Join King’s?

  • Be part of a world-renowned university at a time of financial transformation
  • Work in a collaborative, high-performing finance team
  • Hybrid working – two days in Central London, three days remote
  • Competitive salary, 30 days annual leave, and excellent pension contributions
  • Career development opportunities within a forward-thinking finance function

If you are a finance professional eager to take the next step in your career within a renowned institution, please get in contact with Megan Hunter for a confidential conversation.

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