Finance Business Partner

Dyson Farming; Nocton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme 6%+

Life assurance

On-site facilities

24 days annual leave

Discounts

Job summary

Dyson Farming seeks a Finance Business Partner to lead financial insight and challenge across BU owners, translating data into clear decisions and long‑term value.

You will map performance drivers in revenue, cost, margin and cash, support annual budgets and medium‑term plans, and provide concise commentary on variances.

This on‑site role offers a discretionary bonus, a pension with employer contributions, life assurance, and opportunities for learning in a growing, sustainable farming business.

Qualifications

• Experience advising BU owners with high‑quality insights and constructive challenge.
• Ability to build relationships to drive a performance‑driven culture.
• Support for budgeting, medium‑term planning and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Translate goals into financial plans, KPIs and targets.
• Consolidate BU results to identify risks, opportunities and trends.
• Lead monthly Business Performance Review inputs for assigned BUs.
• Provide clear commentary on variances and root causes.
• Assess unit economics, cost structures and efficiency.

Skills

Business partnering

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

ERP systems

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

• Discretionary performance‑related bonus
• Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution
• Life assurance

Equipment & working conditions

• PPE and workwear provided
• On‑site welfare facilities, including rest areas and changing rooms
• 24 days annual leave each year (plus bank holidays)

Team & culture

• Annual summer and winter all‑staff events
• Opportunities for learning and development

Practical extras

• Discounts on Dyson Farming products
• Dyson product discounts
• Retail discounts
• Free on‑site parking
• Cycle2work scheme

Health and wellbeing

• Enhanced family leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Free flu jab
• Mental health ambassadors across all locations
• Free eye tests and glasses discounts
• Discounted gym membership