Finance Analyst
Faculty/Directorate
Finance, Infrastructure and Human Resources
School/Function
Finance
Contract type
Permanent
Location of vacancy
Penrhyn Road
Actual hours
37
Salary from
49,468.00
Salary to
58,488.00
Posted Date
29/07/2025
Closing Date
25/08/2025
Ref No
4558
Documents
Benefits Booklet
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Job Description
(PDF, 181.33kb)
The Role
This new position of Finance Analyst will play a critical role in supporting the financial health and strategic direction of the organisation. By analysing financial data, identifying trends, and producing actionable insights, the Finance Analyst helps drive informed decision-making across departments.
It is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual eager to thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment where they can truly showcase their skills and make a meaningful impact.
The Person
The successful candidate will be educated to degree level or with equivalent relevant experience, with also studying or having studied a relevant Accounting qualification.
You will also have knowledge of advanced excel formulae, be comfortable with large datasets and be able to summarise and communicate in a concise manner for senior stakeholders.
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 £49,468 per annum.
Interviews are expected to be held on 2 September 2025.
For informal enquiries, please contact Kaleem Tariq, Head of Financial Analysis and Management Accounts.
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 Now’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.ukor call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.