Are you a Qualified Accountant who wants to play a strategic role in supporting one of Northern Ireland's essential public services? What's in it for you? Excellent public sector pension scheme 25 days annual leave, rising with length of service Hybrid working available Flexible working arrangements Strong focus on professional development and career growth About your next employer VANRATH are delighted to be supporting the recruitment of a Finance Business Partner for a recognisable public sector employer based in Greater Belfast. The Finance Business Partner will act as a trusted adviser to senior managers across designated Directorates, ensuring strong financial governance, strategic planning, meaningful financial analysis, and continuous improvement in service delivery. You will play a key role in developing a modern, proactive and collaborative finance function. Full job description available on request About you You will be a fully qualified Accountant, with full current membership of one of the following bodies: Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Chartered Accountants Ireland Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland And: Minimum of two years' post-qualification experience providing management accounting, financial analysis or business partnering support at senior level. You will also demonstrate: Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and present financial information clearly Experience influencing and challenging senior stakeholders Excellent communication and organisational skills Advanced Excel and strong financial systems awareness Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines A strong focus on value-for-money and continuous improvement A valid driving licence (or access to suitable transport) What you'll do Provide a comprehensive financial management and business partnering service to designated Directorates Deliver monthly reporting, variance analysis, forecasting and scenario planning Support senior leaders by providing insightful, data-driven financial advice and challenge Lead and support the budget planning and monitoring process Ensure financial governance, accountability and value-for-money Work closely with the Strategic Financial Management Team to support organisational priorities Support the development of business cases, financial planning and long-term resource strategies Contribute to the ongoing modernisation and continuous improvement of the finance function Build strong relationships across the organisation to promote financial awareness and capability For further information on this role, or any other Accountancy & Finance opportunities in Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Dan Morgan for a confidential conversation. INDSF Skills: Finance Business Partner Finance Manager Management Accountant Accountant Commercial Accountant Benefits: Work From Home