Finance Business Partner - Public Sector
Your new company
You’ll be joining a major public-sector organisation that delivers important services across Northern Ireland. Their finance team supports a wide range of internal departments and external partner bodies, providing strong financial management and insight.They are now seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their Financial Management team-an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Your new role
As Finance Business Partner, you’ll work closely with senior finance staff to deliver high-quality management accounting and business support. You’ll work with both internal departments and external client organisations, giving them clear financial information to support decision-making.
Your key duties will include:
* Preparing monthly management accounts, reports, and financial analysis
* Supporting the annual budget-setting process and completing costings
* Assisting with year-end accounts and liaising with auditors
* Completing variance analysis, forecasting, and risk management
* Improving financial reporting tools and helping non-finance managers understand budgets
* Supporting financial planning, service changes, income analysis, and efficiency measures
* Building strong relationships with operational teams and external partners
This role offers exposure to a wide range of financial work across a large, complex organisation.
What you'll need to succeed
* Part-qualified accountant status (foundation level completed with ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS, CIMA or ICAI)
* At least 2 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role
* At least 1 year of management accounting/financial management experience, including regular budget reporting and supporting budget holders
* Experience working with a broad range of stakeholders
* Strong IT skills, especially advanced Excel and financial systems
* Excellent organisational, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
What you'll get in return
* A competitive Band 6 salary
* 6 month temp role with likelihood of 1 year/permanency
* Flexible working options including home-working, flexi-time, and compressed hours
* Clear career progression and access to professional training
* A stable public-sector environment where your work makes a difference
* A supportive team culture focused on improvement
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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