Finance Business Partner

We are recruiting a Finance Business Partner to be part of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) to lead the delivery of important work streams that deliver on key objectives for the Commission.

The role is a fast‑paced and highly collaborative role, reporting to the Head of Finance and Corporate Reporting, the successful candidate will be a driven, collaborative colleague, with good attention to detail, have experience of working to tight deadlines and will possess the ability and communication skills to build strong working relationships at all levels across the ICRIR and various stakeholders.

Familiarity with the Government finance and the requirements of Managing Public Money would be desirable.

• Providing high‑quality financial information within agreed timescales.
• Leading effective Finance Business Partnering processes by ensuring regular budget meetings are in place and technical support is being provided to teams across the Commission.
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts and provided promptly, clearly and in line with the requirements of senior management.
• Managing the budget and forecast against the Commission’s Outline Business Case and monitoring how this evolves, assessing costs, pressures and financial risks.
• Providing advice, guidance and direction on the management of budgets, the in‑year monitoring of expenditure, and the preparation of Estimates.
• Supporting each of the business areas, being the finance contact and offering assistance to enable the teams to monitor and manage their budget.
• Ensuring that specific streams of expenditure, e.g. Estates and ICT, are monitored with appropriate controls and are in line with delivery and value for money.
• Assisting in completion of multi‑year budget exercises, including measuring and identifying savings as required.
• Supporting in year budget requirements and Monitoring Returns.
• Engaging with the external and internal auditors to ensure the audit processes run efficiently.
• Ensuring audit recommendations are implemented on a timely basis.
• Developing and implementing of financial systems and assisting with projects as required.
• Reviewing business cases and investment appraisals for financial affordability.
• Providing financial input for FOIs and other ad hoc exercises.
• Fostering an environment and culture that delivers excellence in all activities.
• Maintaining an up‑to‑date and comprehensive understanding of current public expenditure planning monitoring, control and accountability systems.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships across the Commission.
• Managing relationships with and requirements of stakeholders, including the sponsor department and the external and internal Auditors.
• Deputising for the Head of Finance and Corporate Reporting as required.
• Manage and support staff to deliver high‑quality work, ensuring clear objectives and effective workload prioritisation.
• Lead on staff development through coaching, feedback, and identifying training needs to build team capability.
• Create a positive, collaborative team culture that encourages learning, engagement, and continuous improvement.

We welcome the unique contribution diverse applicants bring and do not discriminate based on culture, ethnicity, race, nationality or national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation, educational or social background or any other factor.

We are happy to discuss the role and answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to contact us for an informal conversation by emailing us at recruitment@

• Be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA,…