SO Accountant - Finance Business Partner
Location: Newforge Lane & Hillsborough
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week Hybrid - min. 2 days in office
Pay Rate: £21.45 per hour
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and commercially aware Finance Business Partner to join the Environment & Marine Sciences Division (EMSD). This is a key role providing strategic financial support, insight, and challenge to senior stakeholders, ensuring effective financial management and value for money across the division.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality, accurate, and timely financial information, including regular reporting to senior management.
* Provide expert financial advice and guidance to budget holders on budget setting and in-year monitoring.
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
* Support the preparation of financial forecasts and costing for research and business development opportunities.
* Promote robust financial governance, ensuring public funds are managed with probity, regularity, and value for money.
* Maintain and enhance systems of internal control, including development of financial policies and procedures.
* Contribute to the development and implementation of financial systems and reporting processes.
* Stay up to date with public sector financial planning, monitoring, and accountability frameworks.
* Assist in the preparation of annual accounts and liaise with internal and external auditors.
* Promote a culture of accountability, integrity, and high professional standards in financial decision-making.
Essential Criteria
* Chartered Accountants Ireland
* ICAS (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland)
* ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales)
* CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)
* ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
* CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy)
* CPA Ireland (Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland)
* At least 1 year's relevant practical experience in one or more of the following:
o Financial planning and budgeting
o Development or implementation of financial systems
o Strategic planning and decision support in a finance or regulatory environment
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