Research & Enterprise Finance Manager

Faculty/Directorate

Finance, Infrastructure and Human Resources

The Role

You will be responsible for the financial management, planning, forecast outturn and control of Enterprise activities/projects, Research post award activity, other non-teaching income and the University’s trading subsidiary, Kingston University Enterprises Limited (KUEL).

You will ensure the development and effective application of contract terms, the University’s policies, procedures and relevant accounting practices.

The Person

The successful candidate will be a qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA) with experience of project or management accounting and contract management, preferably gained within a research and enterprise finance team in higher education.

You will be an experienced line manager able to develop and appraise staff effectively; highly skilled in excel, software literate with accounting system knowledge and experience (Agresso experience will be a distinct advantage).

Directorate/Function

Help ensure Kingston University is able to match its budget to its teaching and learning aspirations

The Finance department aims to deliver the strategic objectives of the University with a clear focus on customer service.

In all our work we try to use simple, common and consistent language as much as possible. We also try to maximise efficiency by getting the best out of our automatic systems and reducing manual intervention.

Further information

This is a full time, permanent position with a starting salary of £48,251 per annum.

For your application, please submit a CV and cover letter.

Interviews are expected to be held on Monday 19th February 2024.

For informal enquires, 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.

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 [email protected]  or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.