Job Description

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
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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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