Finance Business Partner (Belfast City Centre)

VanRath; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Belfast is seeking a qualified Accountant for a strategic finance role. This six-month contract offers the chance to deliver vital financial management and partner closely with senior leaders. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in management accounting and excellent analytical skills. Hybrid working is available, with an immediate start for the right candidate.

Benefits

Hybrid Working (3 days WFH)

Competitive salary (40-45k)

Immediate start available

Qualifications

• Proven track record in management accounting and financial forecasting.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel.
• Experience in advising senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive financial management across directorates.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Provide risk management and compliance advice.
• Lead business case development and policy support.
• Contribute to financial strategy and improvement.

Skills

Management accounting

Forecasting

Financial planning

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified Accountant

Qualified by Experience

Job description

Overview

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.

Benefits

• 40-45k
• 6-month contract
• Hybrid Working (3 days WFH)
• 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

For further information on this job, or any other Accountancy & Finance job in Belfast or Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Robbie Lemon for a confidential chat today.