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Finance Business Partner Wakefield 65k75k
Ever find yourself thinking I like finance I just want to be closer to the decisions
Were helping a fast-growing business find a Finance Business Partner who wants a proper seat at the table not just ownership of the month-end timetable.
Its the sort of place where youll work directly with sales and operations run forecasts that actually get used dig into customer and marketing numbers and gently (or not so gently) ask the questions everyone else is avoiding. The business is ambitious and still small enough that what you do genuinely matters.
Theyre after someone commercial switched-on grounded and happy in an SME. Comfortable with a bit of structure when needed. Strong on Excel. Curious by nature. Doesnt mind challenging people politely when the numbers dont stack up.
Theres real scope to step into a bigger role over time either locally or within a wider group. The cultures open grown-up and collaborative no chest-beating no endless politics.
The Role
Who Were Looking For
Why This Role Matters
If youre quietly wondering whether theres something out there that feels more interesting than what youre doing now this might be worth a confidential chat.
Get in touch at or
Ever find yourself thinking I like finance I just want to be closer to the decisions
Were helping a fast-growing business find a Finance Business Partner who wants a proper seat at the table not just ownership of the month-end timetable.
Its the sort of place where youll work directly with sales and operations run forecasts that actually get used dig into customer and marketing numbers and gently (or not so gently) ask the questions everyone else is avoiding. The business is ambitious and still small enough that what you do genuinely matters.
Theyre after someone commercial switched-on grounded and happy in an SME. Comfortable with a bit of structure when needed. Strong on Excel. Curious by nature. Doesnt mind challenging people politely when the numbers dont stack up.
Theres real scope to step into a bigger role over time either locally or within a wider group. The cultures open grown-up and collaborative no chest-beating no endless politics.
The Role
- Own forecasting planning and budgeting that drives decisions.
- Partner with sales marketing and supply chain to make sense of customer profitability campaign ROI and operational performance.
- Challenge the numbers (politely!) and help leaders make smarter data-driven choices.
- Ensure finance isnt just reporting its influencing shaping and moving the needle.
Who Were Looking For
- Strong Excel skills (Sage 200 and Power BI a bonus.)
- Someone grounded collaborative and happy to ask why when it matters.
- Experience in a commercial finance role ideally in a growth-oriented business.
- Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA
Why This Role Matters
- Youll see the impact of your work every day in decisions strategy and results
- Real scope to step into senior leadership or wider group roles over time
- A chance to work in a business that keeps its autonomy while benefiting from global backing
If youre quietly wondering whether theres something out there that feels more interesting than what youre doing now this might be worth a confidential chat.
Get in touch at or
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Youre joining a recruitment experience designed to create real lasting impact.
Key Skills
- Marketing & Sales
- Business Administration
- Bid
- Instrumentation & Control
- HACCP
