Senior Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner

Location:

Wrexham

Contract:

12 Month Fixed-term contract

Salary: £45,000 - £50,200

Join our client, a large organisation as a Finance Business Partner and take ownership of financial performance across a few dynamic subsidiaries within the organisation.

You will act as a key strategic partner to operational leaders, delivering robust management accounting
, decision support, and financial governance to drive performance, efficiency, and growth.

• Lead month-end close, revenue recognition, variance analysis, and full management accounts preparation for all subsidiaries.
• Own rolling forecasts, annual budgeting, and accurate cost/income tracking.
• Provide financial input for bids, tenders, investment decisions, grants, and pricing/margin improvements.
• Manage project accounting (including job costing, WIP, EACs, cashflow forecasts, labour/overhead rates) – especially for engineering/manufacturing projects at GIL.
• Support revenue forecasting (e.g., admissions, donations) and financial lifecycle for the science centre (NWS/Xplore!).
• Handle invoicing for services (GSL), balance sheet reconciliations, and year-end support for audits.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders, operational teams, and the wider finance function on taxation, payroll, AR/AP, and compliance.
• Stay current with accounting standards (including Charities SORP) to provide expert advice across the Group.

• CCAB-qualified (or part-qualified) Accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Strong and confident experience in management accounting
  , budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and project/cost accounting in a project-based or multi-entity environment.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with WIP, job costing, project reporting, and accounting software.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills with a commercial mindset.
• Proven ability to build relationships, influence decisions, and deliver high-quality financial insights.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, commercially aware finance professional to make a real impact in a diverse group environment.