Finance Business Partner

4778665
  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Belfast
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Part Qualified Accountant
  • Industry

    Government & Public Services
  • Pay

    (£37,338 - 41,000

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.

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