Finance Business Partner

Job title:
Finance Business Partner

Company name:
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service

Location:
Lisburn

Type:
Temporary up to 6 months with the possibility of an extension

Rate:
£23.65 per hour

Accurate Sector Selection in Broadbean:
Office

Structure:
To deliver a complete financial management service to specified Directorates within NIFRS and play a key role in the overall financial management of the organisation.

To support the strategic financial management of NIFRS through the provision of financial leadership to senior leadership teams; responsible for the financial governance of specified Directorates, ensuring financial regularity, compliance and value-for-money within a framework of excellent customer service and continuous improvement.

As a key member of the Finance Department, play an essential role in leading and building our future finance function, contributing to the provision of a modern, professional and responsive financial service to support the vision and mission of
NIFRS

Key Details
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* £23.65
* Lisburn
* 36.25 hours per week





Responsibilities
* To deliver a complete financial management service to specified Directorates within NIFRS and play a key role in the overall financial management of the organisation.

* To oversee the financial governance of specified Directorates, ensuring financial regularity, compliance and value-for-money within a framework of excellent customer service and continuous improvement.

* To support the senior management team within specified Directorates, reporting regularly to the Director as lead customer.

* Ensuring Directorates' senior management are provided with sound and challenging advice on their plans, using knowledge and data-led insight to ensure value for money outcomes will be achieved, aligned to strategic objectives.

* Work effectively with the Strategic Financial Management team to provide high quality, data-driven insight and intelligence.


Candidate Requirements
* Have successfully completed the professional examinations and be a full, current member of a CCAB recognised body.

* At least two years post-qualification* experience providing a comprehensive management accounting & analysis service to senior management.

* Strong analytical ability with experience of analysing and interpreting financial information for the purposes of effective financial management, performance management and/or process improvement.

* Experience of presenting financial information and advice to Senior
* Management in a clear and user-friendly manner in support of strategic decision making;

* Experience of exercising sound judgement in providing financial advice, balancing the need to challenge and support teams appropriately.

* Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills and have worked with a diverse range of stakeholders achieving successful outcomes.
* Strong IT skills to include experience using Excel at an advanced level.


Can demonstrate:
(a) excellent planning and organisational skills;

(b) deliver high quality work with excellent attention to detail;

(c) excellent communication skills (both oral and written);

(d) ability to work accurately under pressure of multiple deadlines;

(e) strong inter-personal and influencing skills;

(f) a strong customer orientation.


Possess a current driving licence or have access to a form of transport that will permit the candidate to meet the requirements of the post in full.

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