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Finance Business Partner Wakefield Salary: £65k - £75k paEver find yourself thinking I like finance…... Finance Business Partner Wakefield Salary: £65k - £75k paEver 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 resultsReal scope to step into senior leadership or wider group roles over timeA 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. About IFF Talent:Imagine a recruitment partner that doesn’t stop at placing you in the perfect role - one that supports your personal and professional growth across your entire career journey.At IFF Talent, we believe recruitment should be relational, not transactional.Our slogan, "Beyond Recruitment" is our commitment to continue adding value long after the placement - whether you're hiring, exploring, or simply growing.How?We’re launching a first-of-its-kind peer mentoring and coaching platform, powered by senior finance professionals who offer their time to help you unlock your potential and navigate your career with confidence.And we don’t stop there.We’re proud to divert 3% of our profits to support non-profits driving change in mental health, workplace wellbeing, gender equity, and social mobility - because we believe business should be a force for good.IFF Talent is about finding you your dream jobs - but that's just the start.We’re here to make a lasting impact - on your career, your team, and the wider world  INDHS Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.

Finance DirectorRetail | Founder-Led | Board-Level | High-GrowthLeedsSalary: £110k - £130k + Bonus +... Finance DirectorRetail | Founder-Led | Board-Level | High-GrowthLeedsSalary: £110k - £130k + Bonus + EMI SchemeThis isn’t a safe move. It’s a significant one.If you want another Finance Director role where you inherit a structure and keep things steady, this won’t be for you.This is a true No.1 Finance role in a fast-growing, founder-led retail business where finance sits at the centre of decision‑making, culture transformation and growth. A role for someone who wants influence, ownership and impact and loves delivering change.The OpportunityYou will work directly with the CEO and Board as a strategic partner, helping define what the next 3–5 years of the business looks like.The business has strong momentum and is ready for its next phase. You will help: Strengthen foundations without losing agilityIntroduce rigour without killing creativityScale sustainably while protecting culture You must be hands‑on, close to the operation, and trusted to lead. Finance here is a driver, not a gatekeeper.Why This Role Is DifferentThis isn’t a corporate, layered environment. It’s: AgileEntrepreneurialCollaborativeStraight‑talking You will challenge, simplify and improve, not just comply and have experience of leading teams, however, your influence will extend far beyond finance overseeing operational and HR teams, sharpening decision-making, influencing culture and supporting growth in the right way. If you are motivated by leaving things better than you found them, you will thrive here.Who This Will Resonate WithThis role appeals to Finance Directors who: Like to be close to the business, not buffered from itAre commercially curious and people‑focusedThrive in evolving, fast‑paced environmentsWant autonomy, trust and accountability You may come from: An SME or scaling businessA larger organisation seeking more pace and influenceRetail/e‑commerce (helpful, not essential)What matters most is mindset, board‑level credibility and the confidence to lead with warmth and rigour. What’s on Offer A genuine seat at the top tableDirect partnership with a founder-led leadership teamThe chance to shape strategy, structure and cultureA straight‑talking, down‑to‑earth environmentCompetitive salary, bonus and long‑term incentivesLeeds-based, with flexible working This is a role where your work is visible, your voice matters, and your contribution is felt.Final ThoughtSome Finance Director roles are too rigid, too restrictive.Other Finance Director roles give you the chance to shape, grow and define the next chapter of a business.This is very much the second kind.If you’re a ACA/CIMA/ACA qualified commercially minded Finance Director who wants their next move to truly matter, we’d love to hear from you.About IFF Talent:Imagine a recruitment partner that doesn’t stop at placing you in the perfect role - one that supports your personal and professional growth across your entire career journey.At IFF Talent, we believe recruitment should be relational, not transactional.Our slogan, "Beyond Recruitment" is our commitment to continue adding value long after the placement - whether you're hiring, exploring, or simply growing.  INDHS Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.