Finance Business Partner
JOB_53808294778665Job type
TemporaryLocation
BelfastWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Part Qualified AccountantIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
(£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.
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.
Finance Business PartnerJOB_538082947786652026-03-112026-06-10
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