Axon Moore are assisting a prestigious international company and brand in Preston to recruit an ambitious Finance Business Partner. This is an exciting, diverse, and commercially-focused role ideal for an analytically-driven individual looking to gain exceptional exposure across the Group. The position is well-suited to a newly qualified professional or finalist with a strong background in developing complex financial models, along with experience leading the forecasting and budgeting process, and the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders at various levels. Responsibilities include: Use analytical capabilities to assess commercial viability of business initiatives and make data backed recommendations to the management teams Lead the process of budgeting and forecasting for two business areas Providing complex financial models which will enable monitoring of performance, raising opportunities/risks to the management team were appropriate to achieve EBITDA targets Building close working relationships with key stakeholders within the business to drive profitability and aid decision making Contribute commercial insight during the weekly trading meetings, identifying opportunities and risks to trading performance and providing relevant challenge to other stakeholders Lead data driven decision making initiatives throughout the business, via the provision of reliable and accessible business data analytics and reporting Manage the provision for the trade facing operations of timely MI, conducting ROI analysis for trade related incentives and opportunities to optimise financial performance Ensures all operational processes are regularly reviewed for efficiency and effectiveness, considering the impact on other areas of the business and on the customer journey In return our client offers excellent benefits, ample internal progression opportunities and a hybrid working schedule. Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact Kat Goulding on or on (phone number removed)