Assistant Finance Business Partner

Job Title:

Assistant Finance Business Partner

Location:

Westland House, Belfast Contract type:
Permanent Salary: £35,354 to £47,138 per annum Closing date & time:
Tuesday 1st September 2026 10:00 Job reference:

Role Description The Management Accounts team is the main interface for the organisation into Finance and Regulation. The team provides a comprehensive management accounting and financial advisory service to budget holders across the business. This includes:
Strategic and annual planning;
Forecasting monitoring and control;
Business support;
Costing policy;
Statutory, Regulatory and departmental returns; and Financial governance and leadership. The Management Accounts team is made up of Finance Business Partners who work very closely with the organisation. The team is responsible for the delivery of all aspects of operational financial management within the functional business area and are, in essence, the first contact for persons within NIW that have a financial query.

They can help support the business by applying financial disciplines, such as managing value for money, performance management, risk management or financial analysis. The Assistant Finance Business Partner role is expected to provide assistance to the Finance Business Partner in all aspects of their role and responsibilities. They will provide all manner of support in preparing budgets, forecasts and business plans as well as monthly monitoring of actuals versus budget/forecast, Business Case support, Cost to Serve and Unit Costs and partnering the area of the business in their decision making.

They will also assist the Finance Business Partner in their input into the annual audit, monitoring rounds, Annual Information Returns and Costing Performance reporting. The role is also expected to build strong relationships with internal and external partners particularly within the areas of the business they are supporting. RESPONSIBILITIES Business management and support Assist in the coordination of the development of financial plans both in the longer term for strategic business plans, and in the shorter term for budgeting and forecasting requiring monthly, quarterly and annual planning of workload and proactive engagement with the business.

Help provide input into the development of the business areas strategy and help deliver to stakeholders. Assist in performance measurement against budget and forecast, through appropriate monthly reporting and continual analysis and subsequent presentation of the months financial performance both written and verbally providing information for decision making. Assist in providing timely and accurate management information and advice to budget holders to allow effective management of their budgets and assist them in carrying out their financial duties, constructively challenging where appropriate.

This requires monthly, quarterly and annual planning of workload and proactive engagement with the business. Assist with the continual analysis, interpretation and communication of financial and performance data, and provision of financial advice in the form of management and board reports. Assist in the completion of financial returns and questionnaires as required. Support in continual cost management which will help move the organisation towards efficiency and effectiveness.

Participation in benefits realization and tracking with the business. Support in business case review and investment appraisal when required. Where applicable, assisting in capital planning, management and reporting. Work closely with the Finance Business Partner including acting as cover for the Finance Business Partner when required as well as representing them to internal/external parties in instances of the Finance Business Partners non-availability.

Governance and Control Provide support and advise of financial delegations, and communication of same to the organisation. Active engagement of risk management in the organisation, from strategic to operational, including the risk of fraud. Support with the interaction with internal and external audit and actioning outstanding audit points. IT System knowledge and use…