Finance Business Partner

Location: Lisburn HQ
Job Type: Temporary - 6 months, with possible extension
Rate of Pay: £25.22 per hour
Hours: 36.25 hours per week

About the Role

Staffline Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Finance Business Partner on behalf of the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS), based at their Lisburn HQ.

This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified finance professional to play a key role in the financial management of a major public sector organisation.

You will deliver a comprehensive financial management service to designated Directorates, providing strategic financial advice, supporting effective financial governance and helping senior management achieve value-for-money outcomes.

Why You'll Like This Job

• Competitive Pay: Earn £25.22 per hour.

• Career Opportunity: Gain valuable experience working within a significant public sector organisation.

• Potential Extension: An initial 6-month temporary contract with the possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a comprehensive financial management service to designated Directorates, contributing to the overall financial management of NIFRS.

• Oversee financial governance, ensuring compliance, financial regularity and value for money.

• Provide senior management teams with clear, informed and challenging financial advice to support strategic decision-making.

• Analyse financial information and provide data-driven insights to support organisational objectives.

• Play a lead role in the management and oversight of the NIFRS budget.

• Contribute to financial strategies, business plans and annual budget-setting processes.

• Identify, assess and manage financial risks, ensuring statutory and governance requirements are met.

• Support the development and maintenance of effective financial controls, systems and procedures.

• Work collaboratively with other Finance Business Partners to promote consistency, best practice and continuous improvement.

• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of financial management services.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Full, current membership of one of the following professional accounting bodies, having successfully completed the relevant professional examinations:

  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

  • Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA).

  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

  • Chartered Accountants Ireland.

  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland (ICAS).

  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

  • Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA Ireland).

• At least two years' post-qualification experience providing a comprehensive management accounting and analysis service to senior management.

• Strong analytical skills, with experience interpreting financial information to support financial management, performance management and/or process improvement.

• Experience presenting financial information and advice to senior management in a clear and accessible manner to support strategic decision-making.

• Demonstrable ability to exercise sound judgement when providing financial advice, balancing appropriate challenge and support.

• Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills, with experience working successfully with a diverse range of stakeholders.

• Strong IT skills, including advanced-level Microsoft Excel.

• A current driving licence or access to suitable transport to meet the requirements of the post in full.

Please note: Post-qualification experience will be calculated from the date of admission to full membership of one of the recognised professional accounting bodies listed above.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working within a public sector finance function.

Why Staffline?

Finding the right opportunity can be challenging, but Staffline is here to help you take the next step in your career.

Established in 1983, Staffline is an experienced recruitment agency providing permanent and temporary employment opportunities across a wide range of industry sectors throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

We offer dedicated recruitment support, industry knowledge and access to opportunities with established employers.

How to Apply

Interested in this opportunity? We would love to hear from you!

Please forward your up-to-date CV to [email protected] for further information and consideration.

Important Information: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK and Ireland. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of employment visas at this time.