Finance Business Partner

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Lisburn; Hybrid; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organisation in Northern Ireland is seeking a qualified accountant to lead financial governance and strategy. The successful candidate will manage budgets, provide insightful analysis, and ensure compliance while promoting best practices in financial processes. This role offers a competitive salary of £46k, a generous annual leave allowance of 37 days, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Annual salary of £46k

37 days annual leave

Generous public sector pension

Hybrid working

Flexi time

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with professional examinations.
• Experience in management accounting and analysis for senior management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial management and governance ensuring compliance.
• Provide insightful financial analysis and reporting for strategic decisions.
• Lead budget setting and monitoring activities.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Regulatory compliance

Financial analysis

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Job description

An opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping strong financial governance and strategy, providing expert financial management and insight across budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting, while acting as a trusted partner to drive value for money, compliance, and informed decision-making across the organisation.

The role:

• Provide comprehensive financial management and governance to ensure compliance, control, and value for money.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting to inform strategic and operational decisions.
• Lead budget setting, monitoring, and devolved accountability to support effective resource use.
• Develop and implement financial strategies and long-term plans aligned with organisational priorities.
• Identify and manage financial risks while maintaining strong internal controls and regulatory compliance.
• Promote continuous improvement, efficiency, and best practice in financial processes and service delivery.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and professional development within the finance team to build capability and resilience.

The Person

As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience:

Essential

• Applicants must be fully qualified accountants, having successfully completed the professional examinations.
• Hold relevant experience providing a comprehensive management accounting & analysis service to senior management.

What’s in it for you?

• An annual salary £46k
• Fantastic annual leave allowance (37 days)
• Generous public sector pension (NILGOSC)
• Hybrid working
• Flexi time
• On-site parking
• An opportunity to provide specialist financial management support in a dynamic environment, overseeing governance, budgeting, and financial planning, while ensuring compliance, promoting best practice, and supporting strategic decision-making through collaboration and data-driven insight.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Meghan Hamilton, Senior Recruitment Consultant on 02896935508 or on email at [e-mail].

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