Finance Analyst

Kingston University; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Kingston upon Thames is seeking a Finance Analyst to support financial health and decision-making across departments. The role requires a degree level education or equivalent, expertise in advanced Excel, and strong communication skills for conveying insights to senior stakeholders. This full-time, permanent position offers a starting salary of £49,468 per annum. Interviews are scheduled for September 2, 2025.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience.
• Knowledge of advanced Excel formulas.
• Comfortable working with large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Analyse financial data and identify trends.
• Produce actionable insights to drive decision-making.
• Summarise and communicate insights for senior stakeholders.

Skills

Advanced Excel formulas

Data analysis

Communication of insights

Education

Degree or relevant experience

Relevant Accounting qualification

Job description

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 successful candidate will be educated to degree level or with equivalent relevant experience, and will have studied or be studying a relevant Accounting qualification.

You will also have knowledge of advanced Excel formulas, be comfortable working with large datasets, and be able to summarise and communicate insights concisely for senior stakeholders.

The Directorate for Finance, HR, and Infrastructure plays a critical role in shaping and supporting the University's strategic and operational success. It focuses on excellence, efficiency, and people-centred practices, delivering vital services that influence staff and students' daily experience while enabling long-term growth. These services include financial management, workforce development, and infrastructure maintenance, supporting the University's operations and ambitions.

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.