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.
THE ROLE
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. YOU
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