Finance Business Partner

VanRath; Lisburn; Hybrid; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a commercially minded Accountant to join their team in a strategic finance role. This 6-month contract offers flexible hybrid working and the opportunity for permanent placement. Key responsibilities include financial management, strategy shaping, and stakeholder advisory. Candidates should possess strong management accounting skills and be confident communicators, with public sector experience being a plus.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working options

Immediate start available

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant or Qualified by Experience considered.
• Strong background in management accounting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Excellent analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive financial management and business partnering.
• Support forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis.
• Provide financial governance and compliance advice.

Skills

Financial planning

Analysis

Communication

Governance

Risk management

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Excel

Job description

Are you a commercially minded, Accountant looking for a strategic finance role? This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-impact organisation and provide critical financial leadership to support decision-making and long-term planning.

What's in it for you?

• £46,000
• 6-month contract
• Flexible hybrid working options
• Immediate start available
• A key role in shaping financial strategy and business performance

About the role
This is a pivotal role delivering end-to-end financial management to key directorates. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders to drive financial performance, ensure governance and compliance, and deliver data-driven insight to support strategic goals. You will also play a central role in financial planning, business case development and organisational change initiatives.

This is an initial role for a period of 6 months, however, the organisation is renowned for providing contract staff with the opportunity to secure permanent contracts. If you are interested in gaining a foot within the public sector, this could be an excellent opportunity to do so.

Interviewing immediately.

About you

• Qualified Accountant (Qualified by Experience will also be considered)
• Strong background in management accounting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Excellent analytical and Excel skills
• Confident communicator with experience advising senior stakeholders
• Public sector finance experience is a plus

What you'll do

• Deliver comprehensive financial management and business partnering to designated directorates
• Support financial forecasting, budgeting, scenario planning and variance analysis
• Provide financial governance, risk management and compliance advice
• Lead on business case development, policy support and post-project evaluation
• Contribute to financial strategy and continuous improvement across the function
• Act as a key liaison between finance and operational leadership

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