Finance Business Partner

The Finance Business Partner will act as a strategic advisor to allocated Faculties and Directorates, owning key financial relationships and supporting senior leaders in making informed, evidencebased decisions. The postholder will provide highquality financial insight, deliver robust budgeting and forecasting, and ensure that financial planning aligns with the University’s strategic aims. This role plays a critical part in monitoring financial performance, shaping investment decisions, and driving value for money across operational and project activities.

The Person

Background and Experience Required:

• Studying for accountancy qualification/willingness to study.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Confident communicator able to translate complex financial information into meaningful insight.
• Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable influencing senior stakeholders.
• Experienced in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning within a complex organisation.
• Committed to supporting strategic objectives and driving financial sustainability.

Directorate/Function

The Directorate for Finance, HR, and Infrastructure plays a critical role in shaping and supporting the University’s strategic and operational success. With a focus on excellence, efficiency, and people-centred practices, it delivers vital services that influence the daily experience of staff and students while enabling long-term institutional growth. These services span financial management, workforce development, and the maintenance of both physical and digital infrastructure - ensuring the University’s operations and ambitions are fully supported. With a clear focus on service quality, innovation, and people-first practices, the Directorate operates in close partnership with academic faculties and senior leadership to ensure institutional goals are achieved. It is driven by a commitment to excellence, service, and sustainable progress, promoting a culture where collaboration, innovation and transformation thrive. This is an opportunity to join a proactive, solutions-focused team whose work directly contributes to the University’s continued success.

Further information

This is a full time, permanent position with a starting salary of £50,160 per annum.

Interviews are expected to be held on 23 March 2026.

For informal enquiries, please contact Sian Griffith, Associate Director of Financial Planning, Analysis & Business Partnering.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

To apply click on ‘Apply’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.

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