Role: Finance Business Partner
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Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA
Job Type: Full Time / Permanent
Salary: Up to £65,000 (DOE)
Company: EG On The Move
About the role:
As a Finance Business Partner, you'll be at the forefront of driving dynamic growth in the fuel and retail convenience sector. Your expertise in financial analysis will shape key decisions across fuel, EV charging, grocery, foodservice, merchandise sales, and overheads, fuelling business performance. You'll prepare financial forecasts and in-depth analysis to steer strategic initiatives, all while actively monitoring KPIs to unlock opportunities for improvement. Partnering with cross-functional teams, you’ll help craft annual budgets, optimise revenue, and ensure cost management is spot on for maximum profitability. With your keen eye for variance analysis, you'll take action to keep the business on track towards its financial goals, all while navigating the exciting shift to Power BI and a transformed data landscape.
What you’ll do:
Partner with senior management to develop and implement business strategies to drive growth and profitability in the forecourt sector
Assist in transitioning financial reporting to Power BI as the business enhances its data and finance systems
Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to evaluate strategic initiatives and investment opportunities
Provide decision support through financial modelling, analysis, and insights to support key business decisions
Lead and mentor a team of financial analysts, providing guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities
Encourage a collaborative and high-performance culture within the finance team, promoting innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing
Ensure effective resource allocation and workload management to achieve team goals and objectives
Collaborate with the BI Team to leverage data and analytics for decision-making, performance monitoring, and developing reporting tools and dashboards
Work with BI analysts to create predictive models and insights that optimise business operations and enhance competitive advantage
What we’re looking for:
Qualifications in Finance or related field; Chartered accountant preferred
A background in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, with experience in retail/consumer goods and knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Synapse Analytics, and PySpark
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modelling, data analysis, and reporting tools
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate
Strategic mindset with the ability to translate financial analysis into actionable insights and recommendations
Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
What’s in it for you?
Whether you're looking to build a long-term career as we expand across the UK or seeking a job with top benefits, we've got you covered:
Bonus Incentive
Upto 15% Retail & Food to Go discounts including Greggs, Starbucks, Subway, Popeyes, Cinnabon, Sbarro & Chaiiwala
Flexible Working Day (8am –10am start with an 8-hour workday)
Free On-site Parking
Waterside Café – Enjoy freshly prepared meals daily
On-site Prayer and Ablution Facilities
Employee Assistance program
Support for mental and financial well-being
Life insurance
Legal Assistance
Retail Discounts
Learning & Development opportunities to support your growth
Salary Sacrifice Pension
Be a part of it:
At EG On the Move, we’re excited to welcome talented and motivated individuals to our team. We are about building a workplace where excellence and growth come together. Here, your skills matter, and you’ll have the opportunity to learn and inspire. Power your career and be part of something transformational!
Please note - you are required to successfully pass a DBS check, which will be funded by EG On The Move.
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