Band 6 - Finance Business Partner

Description:

Your new company

A leading public sector organisation in Northern Ireland is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join its established finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a large and complex organisation, providing strategic financial support and partnering with key stakeholders to help drive effective decision-making and service delivery.

Your new role

We are recruiting for a Finance Business Partner to join a leading public sector organisation in Belfast. Reporting to the Finance Business Manager, you will play a key role in delivering financial management, budgeting, forecasting and business support services across a diverse portfolio of stakeholders. Duties will include preparing management accounts, producing financial analysis and budget reports, supporting budget holders, assisting with annual budget setting, year-end accounts preparation, forecasting, variance analysis and providing financial advice to support informed decision-making. You will also work closely with senior managers to drive financial performance, improve reporting processes and support organisational objectives.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this role:

You will be a part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW, ICAS or ICAI foundation level completed) with at least two years' experience in an accounting or finance role
This should include a minimum of one year's experience within a financial management or management accounts environment, including budget monitoring, reporting and supporting budget holders.
You will have experience working with a wide range of stakeholders, strong analytical skills, and advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge.
Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.What you'll get in return

You will receive a competitive salary of £38,682 - £46,580 (under review)
Flexible working options including hybrid working, flexi-time and part-time arrangements where appropriate
Opportunity to work within a well-established finance team supporting important public services.
This role offers excellent exposure to financial business partnering, stakeholder engagement and ongoing professional development opportunities. 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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