Finance Business Partner

Dyson Farming

Lincoln

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Discretionary bonus

Pension (6% employer contrib)

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Job summary

Dyson Farming is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide financial leadership across Farming, CEA, Property and Central Functions. You will translate data into meaningful insights that drive better decisions, support budgeting and forecasting, and partner with BU owners to improve performance and value creation.

The role emphasises collaboration with BU owners, FP&A, Controlling, and senior Finance leadership, with a focus on reporting, governance, and continuous improvement to deliver

Qualifications

Strong partner finance experience with BU owners and executive stakeholders.
Ability to translate data into clear financial plans, KPIs and targets.
Proven experience leading monthly performance reviews and providing actionable commentary.

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted advisor to BU owners, providing high-quality insight, analysis, and constructive challenge.
Translate business goals into financial plans, KPIs, and measurable targets.
Consolidate, analyse, and interpret BU-level results to identify risks, opportunities, and trends.
Lead the preparation of monthly Business Performance Review inputs for assigned BUs.
Provide clear commentary to articulate variances and root causes.

Skills

Strategic insight

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Scenario modelling

Stakeholder communications

ERP systems

BI dashboards

Tools

ERP systems

BI dashboards

Job description

Dyson Farming is a family-owned business, with a vision to benefit future generations through a commitment to commercially viable and environmentally sustainable food production at scale. We strive to be industry leaders in efficient, carbon-neutral, high-technology agriculture, employing highly skilled, pioneering people and supported by research and development in an ever-closer partnership with our sister company, Dyson. We see the future of agriculture as an exciting opportunity to improve the nation's food security, health, and economic growth.

Dyson Farming is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Role summary

The Finance Business Partner (FBP) is a key member of the Business Finance team, providing financial leadership, commercial insight, and robust challenge to support Dyson Farming's strategic, operational, and financial objectives. The role partners closely with Business Unit (BU) owners across Farming, CEA, Property, and Central Functions to translate data into meaningful insights that drive better decisions, improved performance, and long-term value creation.

The FBP acts as the link between Finance and the wider business-ensuring clarity, accountability, and alignment between operational delivery and financial outcomes.

Requirements

Business Partnering & Strategic Insight

Act as a trusted advisor to BU owners, providing high-quality insight, analysis, and constructive challenge.
Build strong relationships across the business to embed a performance-driven culture.
Support the Head of Business Finance in strengthening business partnering capability and behaviours.
Help BU owners understand performance drivers across revenue, cost, margin, and cash.
Support annual budget setting, medium-term planning, and forecasting.

Performance Management & Analysis

Translate business goals into clear financial plans, KPIs, and measurable targets.
Consolidate, analyse, and interpret BU-level results to identify risks, opportunities, and trends.
Lead the preparation of monthly Business Performance Review (BPR) inputs for assigned BUs.
Provide clear, concise commentary to articulate variances and root causes.
Assess unit economics, operational efficiency, and cost structures.

Commercial Support & Investment Appraisal

Prepare and review financial models and business cases to support commercial and operational decisions.
Evaluate capital investments, commercial proposals, and strategic initiatives.
Conduct scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to support decision-making.
Ensure rigour, consistency, and integrity of financial assumptions.

Reporting, Governance & Continuous Improvement

Support the development, refinement, and delivery of BPR packs and reporting dashboards.
Ensure KPIs and financial metrics remain accurate, relevant, and aligned to business needs.
Challenge legacy reporting and contribute to a shift towards forward-looking, insight-led analysis.
Deliver timely, accurate financial information to senior stakeholders.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Work closely with BU owners, FP&A, Controlling, and senior Finance leadership.
Support non-finance teams in managing budgets and improving financial accountability.
Communicate complex financial information clearly to stakeholders with varied financial literacy.

Process, Systems & Data Improvement

Identify opportunities to streamline processes, automate reporting, and strengthen controls.
Support improvements in ERP systems, data flows, and financial tools.
Champion standardisation, data quality, and best practice within Business Finance.

Benefits

Financial