Finance Business Partner - Farming

Florette UK & Ireland; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Florette UK & Ireland seeks a Finance Business Partner for its farming operations in Colchester. The ideal candidate will oversee the full P&L, support farm operations, and work within a team to maximize profitability, contributing to annual budgets and enhancing financial analyses. Candidates should be CIMA qualified with relevant experience and possess strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programs

33 Days Holiday

Training Schemes

Recognition Awards

Volunteering Days

Qualifications

• Recently qualified (CIMA or equivalent) with around a year of experience.
• Experience with WIP accounting or FMCG preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of full P&L for the farm, including annual budgets.
• Business partnering with farm leadership and supply chain teams.
• Project support for process improvements and cost reviews.

Skills

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Self-motivated

Financial Analysis

Work in a variable environment

Education

CIMA or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerBI

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Business Partner - Farming at Agrial Fresh Produce, producer of the Florette salad brand, to join our farming team in Colchester, CO7 7HG. This unique role involves direct responsibility for AFF’s P&L and business partnering across two growing sites, both outdoor and indoor, harvested year-round.

The ideal candidate will be recently qualified (CIMA or equivalent) with around a year of post-qualification experience in a finance role. Reporting to the Head of Business Finance, the Finance Business Partner will support farm operations and contribute to the wider business finance team to maximize profitability. Experience with WIP Accounting or in an FMCG environment is highly desirable due to the farm's variable nature.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00, with hybrid working (2 days remote).

Salary: Competitive, with annual bonus eligibility.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ownership of full P&L for the farm, including annual budgets and a 3-year business plan, with regular performance analysis.
• Business partnering with senior farm leadership and the Procurement & Supply Chain team at our Lichfield head office.
• Enhancing variance analysis, focusing on yield, wastage, labour, and other costs.
• Supporting internal controls such as database management, timesheets, and forecasting.
• Project support for process improvements, cost reviews, and other initiatives.
• Capex management and ROI tracking.

Skills & Experience:

• Recently qualified (CIMA or equivalent), with at least a year of post-qualification experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; PowerBI skills are a plus.
• Experience with WIP accounting or in FMCG is preferred.
• Self-motivated, confident in being the finance subject matter expert on site.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a variable farming environment.
• Comfortable working outdoors among fields, with occasional travel to Lichfield.

What You Will Get in Return:

A competitive salary, annual bonus, and benefits such as life assurance, employee assistance programs, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), training schemes, discount platforms, recognition awards, employee engagement days, incentives, volunteering days, and staff transport services.

About Us:

Part of Agrial, a 22,000-employee French co-operative group, Florette is a leading UK producer of pre-packed salads, supplying major supermarkets, restaurants, and fast food outlets. We operate across 18 regions with diverse agricultural and manufacturing operations, including our farming arm, Agrial Fresh Farms.

Next Steps:

Join us as we innovate and grow! If you have the skills and enthusiasm for this role, please apply or contact Will Kaye, Recruitment Officer, for a confidential discussion.

Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once sufficient applications are received. Please apply promptly.

VISA Sponsorship: We are not a licensed UK sponsor and can only employ individuals with the legal right to work in the UK. Evidence of this right will be required.

Equal Opportunities & Wellbeing: We promote diversity, responsible recruitment, and support mental health initiatives. Applications from persons with experience of poor mental health are encouraged and welcomed.