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Location: DOJ, Financial Services Division - Castle Buildings, Stormont, BT4 3SG Rate: £27.55-£28.67 per hour Hours: 37 per week | Monday-Friday | Flexible start & finish Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days in office / 3 days from home Contract: Temporary (12 months+) with potential pathway to permanent NICS competitions Flexibility: Flexi-time available About the Role An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced finance professional to join the Safer Communities Directorate as a Deputy Principal Accountant - Finance Business Partner. This role forms a key part of the Directorate's financial management function and requires a highly capable individual who can lead budget management, financial planning, and provide high-quality advice to senior stakeholders.You will work closely with Director-level stakeholders, the wider DoJ Finance team, DoF, governance boards, and external partners, contributing to both in-year and strategic financial planning. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will support the Directorate and its senior leadership through: Budget Management & Planning Leading the in-year budget management process, including in-year Monitoring Rounds, ensuring all Ministerial, Senior Management Team, Justice Committee and DoF deadlines are met.Supporting delivery of the Spending Review and future budget planning.Providing year-end and budget request information to DoJ accounts and budgeting teams.Providing Directorate finance support for ACNI processes. Financial Reporting & Insight Preparing meaningful monthly financial updates for Director(s).Monitoring monthly year-to-date and forecast spend, including robust var