Finance Business Partner Public Sector

Finance Business Partner (Public Sector)

Contract | Hybrid | Excellent Package 

Reed Finance is working in partnership with a well-known public body in Belfast city centre, in the appointment of a qualified and experienced Finance Business Partner to cover a period of planned absence for 12 months. 

This is an excellent opportunity to work with an organisation at the heart of transforming Belfast city centre.

*Closing date for CV submission is 5th July 2024

The role:

• To act as the Finance Business Partner, adding commercial value and insight, providing financial input into operational strategy, and assisting with special projects and statutory and management reporting as required.
• Ensuring timely provision of pertinent financial and commercial information to the division. The Finance Business Partner will also assist with the compilation of the annual budget, in-year forecasts and the monthly management accounts package
• Coordinate supply of financial data for profitability statements and perform quality control checks on profitability reports prior to circulation.
• Act as Key contact with external auditors
• Produce Bi-annual reporting of profitability of specific business units
• Provide financial and commercial input with focus and direction on service delivery and development of local and cross border businesses, as part of their wider strategic support function
• Support the identification, development and implementation of all revenue generation, cost reduction and continuous business improvement initiatives. Ensuring operational decisions are underpinned with financial insight and commercial acumen, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Assist the Group Accounting Manager in the corporate planning and budgetary control process
• Aiding the Group Accounting Manager in preparing the annual statutory accounts for the Group and its operating companies
• A full job description is available upon request

Essential Criteria:

• Qualified accountant with membership of CCAB or equivalent or exam qualified (for second role) accountant with admission to membership expected within 12 months
• Previous experience of finance business partnering in a commercial/industry role
• Experience of implementing cost reduction plans, and/or improving profitability
• Project Management Qualification (Desirable)
• Experience of preparing statutory accounts under IFRS (Desirable)

For details on how to apply to this highly sought-after organisation, contact Laurence Jago at Reed Belfast or apply via this advert.