Business Partner Assistant (Redeployee Applicants Only)

Please note: This role is only open to redeployees at City St George's. Applications from individuals who are not redeployees will not be considered at this time.

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to [email protected] with the job title and reference number, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.

Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.

** Background

The Finance Team has been restructured to create a more integrated, agile, and resilient function, with clearer roles, stronger accountability, and enhanced career development opportunities. The new team structure strengthens our ability to sustainably meet the evolving demands of the University, providing clearer professional disciplines, defined career pathways, and greater opportunities for progression.

** Responsibilities

Provide support to the Business Partnering team through project management, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis. Responsibilities include monitoring income streams (including NHS funding), preparing accruals, prepayments and journals, and supporting Schools and the Finance Directorate. You will produce project reports, dashboards and financial analysis, ensure accurate treatment of income and resolve queries, and assist with budgeting and forecasting cycles.

** Person Specification

Degree educated (or equivalent experience) and ideally part-qualified, with a commitment to completing a professional accountancy qualification. You will have strong financial, organisational and analytical skills, with experience in budgets, financial processes and value for money principles. A proactive team player, you will manage competing priorities, work independently and use initiative to solve problems. Strong communication and relationship-building skills, a commitment to excellent customer service, governance and continuous improvement, alongside accountability and personal development, are essential.

** Additional Information

Closing date: 23 August 2026 at 11:59pm

The selection process will involve an interview. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

The University of business, practice and the professions