Finance Business Partner (£40k/Belfast/Hybrid)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Business Partner to join a growing team in their Belfast office. The Finance Business Partner will support the senior management team in delivering business performance through analysis, insight, and business partnering with key stakeholders.

The client:

Our client is modernising its professional and business services functions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of how it delivers services to clients. This is a leading professional firm with offices all over the world. The Belfast Centre is home to over 400 teammates in both legal and professional services such as finance, IT, marketing and business support.

The Role:

In this role, you'll proactively support Function Leaders, Global Process Owners, Service Owners, and their respective Project Managers in delivering their financial objectives. Additionally:

• Provide timely and accurate information on all aspects of finance to help Functions stay on track against budget and provide meaningful analysis of actual results
• Provide ongoing support to the Finance leaders within our Service Centres, local offices, and regional Finance leadership as required, regarding Program costs and their allocation, ensuring transparency and fairness.
• Provide timely responses to internal and external inquiries
• Take responsibility for accurate annual budget setting, quarterly forecasting, and regular monthly reporting for the assigned function

In order to attract the very best talent on the market a generous remuneration package is on offer based on experience plus a range of benefits including:

• Salary circa £40,000, depending on experience
• Holiday leave
• Employer pension contribution
• Hybrid working
• Comprehensive private health cover
• Income protection
• Life assurance

The Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be qualified and experienced in the following areas:

• Relevant undergraduate degree (2:1 classification or above preferred)
• Newly Qualified PQE accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Some experience in a finance role
• Expert knowledge of general accounting principles
• Knowledge and experience in financial systems (SAP preferred), advanced Excel skills
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills with the ability to present to senior management and a personable, friendly approach are very important
• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to understand and interpret data

For information:

If you think this role may be of interest to you, or you wish to discuss any other accountancy or finance jobs in Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Henry Webb at VANRATH in the strictest confidence.

About us:

Established in 2000, VANRATH has become a market leader in Northern Ireland. This success is a direct result of our dedication to confidentiality, professionalism and the wealth of knowledge held by our Senior Consultants. VANRATH has a demonstrable track record in pairing the best local talent with leading local businesses.