Finance Business Partner

MPA Recruitment is recruiting a Finance Business Partner for the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service. You’ll provide a financial management service to assigned directorates and help senior leaders make informed decisions about budgets, resources and performance.

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and financial reporting for assigned directorates.
• Advise senior managers and budget holders on financial risks, business cases and resource decisions.
• Oversee financial governance and support compliance with Managing Public Money NI and organisational policies.
• Analyse financial and performance information and present findings clearly to support decisions and improve value for money.
• Work with finance colleagues and budget holders to improve reporting, processes and financial awareness.

• Fully qualified accountant with full membership of ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA, Chartered Accountants Ireland, ICAS, ICAEW or CPA Ireland. Provide the awarding body and date of admission.
• At least two years’ relevant post-qualification experience providing a comprehensive management accounting and analysis service to senior management.
• Experience analysing, interpreting and presenting financial information clearly to support at least two of the following: strategic decision-making, financial management, performance management or process improvement.
• Advanced Excel skills, with strong communication and influencing skills and experience working with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to deliver accurate work under competing deadlines.
• A valid driving licence and a car available for official business, or access to suitable personal transport that meets the requirements of the role.

• Weekly pay
• Holiday pay
• 24/7 support from our dedicated recruitment consultants

Help senior leaders make sound financial decisions and improve how a public emergency service manages its resources.

MPA Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.