Finance Business Partner

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

• 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

• 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