Burnley company Financial Affairs relocates headquarters to Business First Northlight
A growing firm of insurance brokers and financial planners is looking to the future by relocating from its Burnley home after half a century.
Founded in 1972, Financial Affairs has spent decades in Standish Street providing advice to business owners, helping them protect their organisations through tailored insurance solutions and plan confidently for their financial futures.
In recent years, continued expansion of the team meant the business had outgrown its previous premises, and has now moved to Business First in the Northlight complex at Brierfield to support its long-term ambitions.
The move to Business First Northlight provides Financial Affairs with approximately 4,500 square feet of flexible workspace.
Laurence O’Connor, chief executive officers of Financial Affairs, said: “We’d simply outgrown our old space and knew we had to move if we wanted to continue growing. Northlight ticked all the boxes for us – the office space, the character of the building, and most importantly, the strong sense of community.”
Beyond the physical workspace, Financial Affairs highlighted the importance of the wider Business First ethos.
“Business First is a great organisation,” said O’Connor. “They really want to help you and your business. It makes you feel important to them and confident that you can achieve what you set out to do.”
Toby Whittaker, managing director at Business First, added: “We’re really pleased Financial Affairs have chosen 4,500 sq ft at Northlight for their new headquarters, and they will be a great addition to our business community.”
Northlight, the former Brierfield Mill, was completed in 2024 following a £32m. renovation.