Finance Business Partner in Preston

# Finance Business PartnerAccounting / Finance,Finance Business PartnerOctober 20, 2026Permanent### Job Description* Permanent* Preston* Posted 18 hours ago* £50,000 – £55,000 per annum + car allowanceWebsite**CV-Library**Axon Moore is partnering with a growing international organisation in Preston to recruit two newly created Finance Business Partner positions.These are excellent opportunities for nearly or newly qualified individuals with a strong commercial mindsets, who are looking to take the next step in their careers. Each role will offer full ownership of an individual company, providing broad exposure across all aspects of the business and the opportunity to make a tangible commercial impact.Ideally, you will have experience in commercial finance within an engineering, manufacturing or similar industry, coupled with the confidence and credibility to partner with stakeholders across multiple business areas, including senior directors.We are looking for proactive, commercially astute individuals who are comfortable challenging the status quo, influencing business decisions and working closely with senior leadership to drive performance and deliver value.### Key Responsibilities* Producing and analysing divisional management accounts and financial performance reports.* Leading budgeting and forecasting processes to support business planning and decision-making.* Developing cash flow models and conducting detailed cost analysis.* Monitoring product margins, identifying trends and driving improvements in commercial performance.* Partnering with stakeholders across multiple divisions, providing financial insight and constructive challenge.* Influencing business decisions through clear, meaningful financial analysis and recommendations.* Supporting the preparation of board packs and presenting financial insights to senior leadership.* Acting as a key finance contact across multiple business areas.* Identifying opportunities to improve efficiencies, strengthen financial processes and enhance business performance.* Supporting ad hoc projects and wider finance initiatives.Candidates ideally will havestrong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and translate it into actionable commercial insights. In addition excellent Excel skills and confidence working with financial models and reporting tools will be required.The organisation is continuing to expand and strengthen its national presence, offering an exciting environment for a finance professional who wants to be more than just a numbers person.The package includes hybrid working, with three days per week based in the Preston office and monthly travel to other UK sites.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 (url removed) or on (phone number removed). INDFIN #J-18808-Ljbffr