Finance Business Partner | Wakefield | £65k–£75k Ever find yourself thinking I like finance… I just want to be closer to the decisions ? We’re 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. It’s the sort of place where you’ll 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. They’re 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. Doesn’t mind challenging people politely when the numbers don’t stack up. There’s real scope to step into a bigger role over time, either locally or within a wider group. The culture’s 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 isn’t just reporting, it’s influencing, shaping, and moving the needle. Who We’re 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 You’ll 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 you’re quietly wondering whether there’s something out there that feels more interesting than what you’re doing now, this might be worth a confidential chat. Get in touch at natalie@ifftalent.com or 07785931193 We’re a purpose-driven search firm built on one belief: recruitment should leave people and communities better than we found them. Alongside expert hiring support, we offer free mentoring access, career guidance, and wellbeing support throughout your journey We also reinvest 3% of our profits into mental health and social impact initiatives - including MHFA training, wellbeing workshops, and youth outreach. With IFF Talent, you’re not just applying for a role. You’re joining a recruitment experience designed to create real, lasting impact.