Job Role: Finance Business Partner (scale 4)
MPA are currently recruiting a Finance Business Partner for our public service client based in Lisburn.
To deliver a complete financial management service to specified Directorates within NIFRS and play a key role in the overall financial management of the organisation.
To support the strategic financial management of NIFRS through the provision of financial leadership to senior leadership teams; responsible for the financial governance of specified Directorates, ensuring financial regularity, compliance and value-for-money within a framework of excellent customer service and continuous improvement.
As a key member of the Finance Department, play an essential role in leading and building our future finance function, contributing to the provision of a modern, professional and responsive financial service to support the vision and mission of NIFRS outlined below:
Location – Lisburn
Hours of Work – 36.25 hours per week. Mon – Fri (9:00am - 5:00 pm)
Salary - £23.65 per hour
KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Support Activities
* To deliver a complete financial management service to specified Directorates within NIFRS and play a key role in the overall financial management of the organisation.
* To oversee the financial governance of specified Directorates, ensuring financial regularity, compliance and value-for-money within a framework of excellent customer service and continuous improvement.
* To support the senior management team within specified Directorates, reporting regularly to the Director as lead customer.
* Ensuring Directorates’ senior management are provided with sound and challenging advice on their plans, using knowledge and data-led insight to ensure value for money outcomes will be achieved, aligned to strategic objectives.
* Work effectively with the Strategic Financial Management team to provide high quality, data-driven insight and intelligence.
* To perform a lead role as custodian of NIFRS’s budget.
* To provide a challenge function to senior management in respect of financial decision making and governance to ensure value for money, compliance with the principles outlined in Managing Public Money NI and consistency with corporate objectives.
Experience and Qualifications
* Have successfully completed the professional examinations and be a full, current member of a CCAB recognised body.
* At least two years post-qualification* experience providing a comprehensive management accounting & analysis service to senior management.
* Strong analytical ability with experience of analysing and interpreting financial information for the purposes of effective financial management, performance management and/or process improvement.
* Experience of presenting financial information and advice to Senior Management in a clear and user-friendly manner in support of strategic decision making.
* Experience of exercising sound judgement in providing financial advice, balancing the need to challenge and support teams appropriately.
* Have successfully completed the professional examinations and be a full, current member of a CCAB recognised body.
* At least two years post-qualification* experience providing a comprehensive management accounting & analysis service to senior management.
* Strong analytical ability with experience of analysing and interpreting financial information for the purposes of effective financial management, performance management and/or process improvement.
* Experience of presenting financial information and advice to Senior Management in a clear and user-friendly manner in support of strategic decision making.
* Experience of exercising sound judgement in providing financial advice, balancing the need to challenge and support teams appropriately.
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