STAFF OFFICER - STORMONT

The Financial Services Division provides financial support services to the Department. The Financial Planning and Strategy Team is responsible for providing strategic financial advice on the Department's financial position, including to the Departmental Board, Senior Management Team, Minister and Justice Committee, and liaising with the Department of Finance.

Work on key areas of financial planning at a Departmental level, may include, but is not limited to:

 Assist in the in-year budget management across the Department, including monthly financial reporting and in-year budget management exercises);

 Assist in the delivery of financial support to the Core Department and NDPB's;

 Assist in preparing and reviewing financial briefing as required (Assembly Questions, FOI's, Ministerial and Justice Committee briefings);

 Reviewing information for senior management to ensure that financial implications are identified and considered; and

 Engage with the Departments DoF supply team on DoJ expenditure proposals and financial governance issues.

five GCSE/GCE passes (at A, B or C) with Maths and English and Degree.

Minimum of 12 months experience

Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written);

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of people including senior management and members of DoF;

Demonstrate well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills;

Ability to deal with large volumes of numerical data, typically using the MS Excel package; and

Be able to work to tight timescales and deadlines to meet both internal and external reporting requirements.