Finance Business Partner

Kingston School of Art; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Finance Business Partner to act as a strategic advisor to allocated Faculties and Directorates. The role requires strong analytical skills and experience in budgeting and forecasting. The position involves providing financial insight and supporting senior leaders in decision-making. This is a full-time, permanent role with a starting salary of £50,160 per annum. Interested candidates can contact the Associate Director for informal inquiries.

Qualifications

• Studying for accountancy qualification/willingness to study.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Confident communicator able to translate complex financial information.
• Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable influencing senior stakeholders.
• Experienced in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic advisor to allocated Faculties and Directorates.
• Provide high-quality financial insight and support senior leaders.
• Monitor financial performance and shape investment decisions.

Skills

Strong analytical and financial modelling skills

Confident communicator

Collaborative and proactive

Experienced in budgeting and forecasting

Ability to influence senior stakeholders

Education

Studying for accountancy qualification

Job description

Overview

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, evidence‑based decisions. The postholder will provide high‑quality 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.

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.

Organisation Context

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.

Position Details

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.