N005​/Finance Business Partner; Accountant

• NIFRS Headquarters, 1 Seymour Street, Lisburn, BT27 4SX
• 3 Fixed Term and 1 Permanent Position(s) Available

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 wishes to invite applications from fully qualified accountants for the following Finance Business Partner (PO4) roles (Job  N005/02/2026):

• Fixed Term Contract – PEACEPLUS (18 – 21 Months) – Use your financial expertise to support cross‑border emergency services to maximise the impact of a world‑class facility.
• Fixed Term Contract – Digital, Data and Technology (18 – 24 Months) – Play a key role in delivering an ambitious new digital transformation of our finance systems.
• Fixed Term Contract – Maternity Cover (12 – 15 Months) – Step into a high‑impact finance role, providing strategic financial advice across business cases, budget management and governance to help keep our community safe.
• Permanent Vacancy – Be at the heart of our organisation’s financial management, shaping critical decisions across budgets, business cases, procurement and governance that help keep Northern Ireland safe.
  * with potential for possible extension subject to availability of funding

The Finance Business Partner will deliver a complete financial management service to specified Directorates within NIFRS and play a key role in the overall financial management of the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for suitably qualified accountants. 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).

Currently 36¼ hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. 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. Hybrid working may also be available subject to service need.

£46,142.00 – £49,282.00 per annum.

There are currently four vacancies available (three Fixed Term and one permanent post) based at NIFRS HQ in Lisburn. 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).

All of the information you need to apply is available in the relevant Candidate Information Pack, including salary, hours of work, location, and full details of the essential and desirable criteria. These are available in the Careers Section of the NIFRS website rs.org. Candidates should apply online and the closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Friday 27 February 2026.

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.

• Application Guidance Notes
• Candidate Information Pack
• Corporate Privacy Notice
• Equality and Inclusion Statement & Equal Opportunities Policy
• Job Description and Person Specification
• NFCC Leadership Framework
• NIFRS Benefits Package
• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy & Security of Disclosures Policy & Procedures