Senior Finance Business Partner (Research)

King’s College London is seeking a highly skilled Senior Finance Business Partner to join its Financial Strategy, Planning & Performance team. This is a pivotal role, offering the opportunity to support the Research Management & Innovation Directorate (RMID) in driving financial strategy across research platforms, investment portfolios, and revenue-generating units.

About King’s College London:
King’s College London is one of the UK’s most prestigious universities, renowned globally for excellence in research, teaching, and innovation. Located in the heart of London, the university is committed to addressing societal challenges and fostering world-class academic and operational success.

The Role:
The Senior Finance Business Partner will provide strategic and financial leadership to RMID. The role includes overseeing financial planning, enabling effective decision-making, and supporting research and innovation excellence. The portfolio includes research platforms, investment portfolios, and business units such as the Gene Therapy Vector Facility and Clinical Trials Office.

Key responsibilities include:
• Leading RMID’s budgeting, forecasting, and costing processes.
• Providing expert financial analysis and insights to inform strategic decision-making.
• Partnering with senior stakeholders to evaluate financial risks, develop business cases, and ensure robust financial controls.
• Supporting grant proposals and improving cost recovery across research grants.
• Leading a small team of finance professionals to deliver high-quality financial management and insights.
• Driving improvements in financial literacy, processes, and systems across RMID and its partnerships.

About You:
We are looking for a proactive and experienced finance professional who meets the following criteria:
• A fully qualified finance professional
• Strong experience in management accounting and finance business partnering.
• Expertise in financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• The ability to communicate complex financial information effectively to non-finance audiences.
• Experience in managing research grants and knowledge of Transparent Approach to Costing (TRAC) is desirable.
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits
• Competitive salary (£63,596 – £72,757)
• 30 days of annual leave (not including bank holidays) and volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements (2 days onsite, 3 days remote).
• Professional development opportunities.
• Access to a wide range of staff benefits, including childcare discounts, wellness initiatives, and travel schemes.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven finance professional to contribute to King’s College London’s success and make a meaningful impact on its research and innovation strategy.

How to Apply
For further information, and a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Megan Hunter at meganhunter@ivyrockpartners.com or 07392 687 349.