Senior Finance Business Partner

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) serves the entire community, a population of 1.9 million in an area of over 5,500 square miles. NIFRS has a proud tradition and history of serving the community with distinction. 

NIFRS wish to invite applications for the following role:

Senior Finance Business Partner - Job Ref N187/08/2025

This is an integral post within the Finance Department of the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS). The post holder will provide support to the Head of Strategic Financial Management. They will provide leadership to, and be responsible for, the finance business partnering function; supporting delivery of strategic financial management and governance across the Organisation, ensuring financial compliance and value-for- money within a framework of excellent customer service and continuous improvement. The post holder will be a key source of expert advice and guidance to senior and operational teams across the Organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for suitably qualified individuals, the role comes with an excellent benefits package including on-site parking, flexible working, generous holidays and gym facilities on-site (see separate benefits package document for further detail).

Hours of work;
Currently 36¼ hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.
A Flexible Working Hours Scheme is in operation.
In view of the level of this appointment, the post holder will be required to work in such a way as to fulfil the obligations of the post.

There is currently one permanent post based at based at NIFRS Headquarters, 1 Seymour Street, Lisburn, BT27 4SX. This recruitment and selection process will also be used to fill future vacancies, a reserve list will be created for 12 months should any additional fixed term or permanent vacancies arise (offers of posts will be made in merit order). 

Salary:
The salary scale is PO7. The salary range is currently £52,805 - £56,072.92 per annum (Under Review).

All the information that you need in order to apply is provided in the candidate information pack. However, if you have any queries or require any further information please email: nifrs.recruitment@nifrs.org or telephone 028 9266 4221.

Candidates should apply online and the closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Friday 12 September 2025.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, irrespective of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, dependants, religion or political opinion.

NIFRS is currently under represented by women and those from the Roman Catholic Community, applications from these groups are particularly welcome. Appointment will be made solely on merit.