Research Financial Analysis Lead (12-month FTC) Research Financial Analysis Lead (12-month FTC)
Housing and Education Finance Recruiter at Ivy Rock Partners
Ivy Rock Partners is proud to be working with King’s College London, one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities, as they continue to transform and strengthen their financial strategy and planning function. With research income of £250 million and award values of £300 million annually, King’s is looking to better integrate research finance with long-term planning and performance monitoring.
We are recruiting a Research Financial Analysis Lead - a critical new role focused on delivering robust financial modelling, analysis and tools to support King’s in maximising research impact and managing cost recovery. You will work across Finance, Research Management, and senior stakeholders to develop data-led insight and improve the visibility of research financial performance.
Lead on the development of tools and models that integrate research data into financial planning and forecasting
Build a dynamic, multi-year planning framework based on research grant data and cost recovery assumptions
Enhance in-year forecasting by linking live data to forward-looking analytics
Partner with Finance Business Partners, Research Management, and FP&A teams to ensure data consistency and alignment
Drive process improvement, automation, and reporting enhancements across research finance
Contribute to TRAC and benchmarking analysis to inform strategy and performance
Deep understanding of research finance, including income recognition and overhead recovery
Strong experience in research grant financial management and reporting frameworks
Skilled at financial modelling, data integration and building analytic tools (Power BI or similar)
Knowledge of TRAC, financial planning, and the UK research funding landscape
Experience managing financial change projects in complex environments
A professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) and at least 5 years post-qualification experience is desirable
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape how research finance supports strategy at one of the UK’s most prestigious institutions. In return, King’s offers an excellent benefits package including:
~30 days of annual leave (plus public holidays)
~ Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
~ Competitive pension scheme with generous employer contributions
~ Access to learning, development and career progression opportunities
~ A strong, values-led and inclusive working culture
Employment type Contract
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