Finance Business Partner


Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service in Lisburn as Finance Business Partner to support the Peace Plus project. In this role, you will use your experience to support cross-border emergency services to maximise the impact of a world-class facility. Temporary, up to 6 months with possible extension.

Responsibilities

  • To deliver a programme that will support curriculum development in NIFRS.
  • Development & implementation of a joint (cross-border) F&RES Training framework for responders to improve inter-operability in emergency response situations in 2 areas: (i) USAR (Urban Search & Rescue); & (ii) High Volume Pumping (flood containment)
  • Development of a joint (cross-border) F&RES common operational procedures manual to improve understanding & alignment of approach.
  • Development & delivery of a joint F&RES training programme to establish specialist emergency response facilitator expertise in the Programme area.
  • Development of a proposals for a Mutual Aid MoU between NIFRS, ROIFRS & NDFEM (reflecting current risks) to replace the one agreed in 1964.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Have successfully completed the professional examinations and be a full, current member of a CCAB recognised body.
  • At least two years post-qualification experience providing a comprehensive management accounting & analysis service to senior management.
  • Strong analytical ability with experience of analysing and interpreting financial information for the purposes of effective financial management, performance management and/or process improvement.
  • Experience of presenting financial information and advice to Senior Management in a clear and user-friendly manner in support of strategic decision making
  • Experience of exercising sound judgement in providing financial advice, balancing the need to challenge and support teams appropriately.
  • Strong IT skills to include experience using Excel at an advanced level.
  • Possess a current driving licence or have access to a form of transport that will permit the candidate to meet the requirements of the post in full.

Vacancy ID
1788500
Job ref.
36572
Job Sector
Accountancy and Finance
Area
Co Antrim
Location
Lisburn
Salary
£24.41 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
36.25
Published date
22/09/2026
Closing date
22/10/2026
Worktime
To be confirmed

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