Your new company An acquisitive, successful, family-run SME based in Bolton is seeking a qualified Finance Business Partner to join its finance team in a newly created role. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a commercially focused environment where finance plays a key role in strategic decision-making and business performance. You will work closely with the Finance Director, becoming their 'number 2' within the business. Your new role As Finance Business Partner, you will act as a strategic advisor to business leaders, delivering insightful financial analysis and guidance to support operational and strategic decisions. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for designated business areas, while also evaluating business cases, cost-saving initiatives, and investment opportunities. A key part of your role will be translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders and driving continuous improvement in financial processes. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) with proven experience in a commercial finance or business partnering role, or someone with exposure to commercial finance in a Management Accountant position with a desire to become a Finance Business Partner. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with excellent communication and interperson...