Finance Business Partner (Band 6 – Part Qualified Accountant)

JOB SUMMARY

The Finance Business Partner (Band 6) will provide financial management and business support services to a range of internal BSO directorates and external HSC customers. Acting as a key member of the Finance team, the postholder will deliver high-quality management accounting, financial analysis, and business partnering services to support decision-making, financial planning, and effective budgetary control.

This is a part-qualified accountant role, requiring experience in financial management, strong analytical and Excel skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders. The initial appointment is for a period of at least 6 months.

Location: Belfast

Job Type: Temporary 

Duration of booking: Expected to last 6 months with possible extension

Proposed start date: ASAP

Pay Rates: £19ph - £21 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday pay

Hours / Working Days: 37.5 hours per week / Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm 

Sector: Healthcare 

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Management & Business Partnering

• Support operational managers and external customers in delivering effective financial management and reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and meaningful financial reports to facilitate budgetary control.
• Provide advice and support on budget setting, financial forecasting, service re-profiling, and ad-hoc financial costings.
• Monitor and report on financial performance, including preparation of customer assurance reports and service-level monitoring.
• Support development of strategies to achieve breakeven and manage financial risks.

Financial Planning & Reporting

• Assist in preparing year-end accounts and supporting schedules for internal and external reporting.
• Support the production of Board reports, management summaries, and operational financial information.
• Assist with policy implementation, DoH circulars, and other regulatory or statutory requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial reporting and service delivery.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with internal finance colleagues, operational managers, DoH advisors, Trusts, and other external agencies to deliver high-quality financial management services.
• Provide support and training to budget holders and non-financial managers on financial matters.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors as required.

Systems & Analysis

• Maintain financial systems and ensure accurate recording of budgets, transactions, and forecasts.
• Prepare, interpret, and evaluate financial and non-financial data to inform decision-making.
• Develop tools, reports, and dashboards to support business analysis and service improvement.

Additional Responsibilities

• Contribute to a culture of collective leadership, openness, and continuous improvement.
• Promote equality, health and safety, environmental sustainability, and good governance in line with BSO policies.
• Maintain high professional standards, including compliance with GDPR, financial regulations, and Trust policies.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

Essential Criteria:

• Part-qualified accountant having completed foundation-level professional accountancy exams with one of the six professional institutes (ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS, CIMA, ICAI).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a finance/accounting role, including at least 1 year in financial management/management accounts.
• Experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders internally and externally to achieve successful outcomes.
• Advanced IT skills, particularly in Excel, and experience with financial systems (ledger and budgetary control systems).
• Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.