Job Title: Finance Business Partner (DP Accountant Finance)
Location: Belfast / Hillsborough (Hybrid)
Salary: Hourly rate based on £47,304 per annum
Contract Type: Temporary
Duration: 6 months (with the possibility of extension)
Start Date: ASAP

Working Pattern:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
• Hybrid working available

About the Client

Our client is a well-established public sector organisation operating within a complex and accountable financial environment. With a strong focus on governance, transparency and the effective use of public funds, the organisation plays a key role in delivering high-quality services and supporting evidence-based decision making.

The finance function is central to the organisation’s operations, providing strategic insight, robust financial management and expert advice to a wide range of stakeholders. This is an opportunity to join a professional and collaborative finance team where your expertise will directly contribute to financial planning, control and continuous improvement across the organisation.

About the Role

On behalf of our client, we are currently recruiting for a Finance Business Partner (DP Accountant Finance) to join their team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional to contribute to the delivery of high-quality financial services, expert advice, and effective financial governance.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting financial management processes and providing strategic financial insight to a range of stakeholders.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

As Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible for:

• Providing high quality, accurate and timely financial information to stakeholders, including the preparation of regular reports for senior management
• Delivering expert financial advice and guidance to budget holders on budgeting and in-year financial monitoring
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders as required Assisting in the preparation of financial forecasts and the costing of research and business development opportunities
• Promoting the safeguarding of public funds by ensuring financial probity, regularity and value for money
• Supporting the establishment and maintenance of internal control systems and governance frameworks, including the development of relevant policies and procedures
• Assisting in the development and implementation of financial systems to support financial management and reporting
• Maintaining an up-to-date understanding of public expenditure planning, monitoring, control and accountability systems
• Assisting with the preparation of annual accounts and liaising with auditors as required
• Reviewing and assessing business cases and supporting investment appraisal processes
• Managing the resources within your own section
• Promoting high standards of accountability, integrity and probity, and providing professional financial advice to support decision-making

Staff Management Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and motivate staff to ensure continuous improvement in service delivery
• Ensure effective staff management, including absence and performance management

Essential Criteria

Applicants must meet both of the following criteria:

Professional Qualification

Have successfully passed final professional examinations and be a full current member of one of the following professional bodies:

• Chartered Accountants Ireland Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
• Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy
• Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland

Experience

Have a minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification practical experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Financial planning and budgeting Financial management / management accounting
• Financial accounting / auditing
• Development or implementation of financial systems
• Strategic planning and decision support in a finance or regulatory environment

How to Apply

If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV to caroline.parker@applerecruitment.com

If this opportunity isn’t quite right for you but you are seeking a new role, we would still welcome your enquiry

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