Finance Business Partner

About us 

Are 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 ‘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 Life Sciences (FoLSM). 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 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.

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