Site Finance Business Partner - Lockerbie Dairy

Arla Foods; Lockerbie; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Arla Foods is seeking a Finance Business Partner for its Lockerbie site, a hub for major dairy operations. This role involves financial planning, approval of business cases, and collaborating with site leaders to ensure financial and operational efficiency. Successful candidates should have strong analytical and communication skills, with an emphasis on problem-solving in a supply chain context.

Benefits

BUPA Healthcare

26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Pension contributions matched up to 6%

4x annual salary life assurance

Free onsite gym

Discounted products in Staff Shop

Commitment to training and development

Flexible benefits

Festive cheese hamper at Christmas

Qualifications

• Experience as a finance business partner in a supply chain environment.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with site operations for continuous improvement.
• Manage financial forecast processes for site accuracy.
• Approve financial statements and business cases.

Skills

Financial analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Lockerbie Creamery

Days-Based Role, Monday – Friday

We are currently recruiting a Finance Business Partner to join our UK Production Finance team, aligned with our site in Lockerbie. Lockerbie is one of our largest sites in Europe and is undergoing significant investment in Cheddar upgrades and the future UHT centre of excellence.

This is an exciting time to be part of the site leadership team. You will report to the Associate Director for UK Production and work alongside a team of highly skilled finance professionals. You will also be involved in business planning and shaping the long-term strategic direction of the site.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Collaborate with operations and the Site Director to drive continuous improvement (ONE CI) initiatives.
• Contribute to overall site performance metrics, providing insights beyond finance to support decision-making.
• Manage the financial forecast process, engaging the site team to ensure ownership and accuracy of forecasts.
• Ensure accurate product costings and work towards achieving an EBIT close to net zero.
• Approve all financial business cases related to the site, including CAPEX and ONE CI projects.
• Sign off on financial statements (P&L and Balance Sheet), including coordinating year-end stock counts.

What Will Make You Successful?

The ideal candidate will have experience as a finance business partner within a supply chain environment. You should be able to interpret complex financial data and communicate insights effectively to non-finance stakeholders, with a structured approach to problem-solving.

Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential, along with the ability to build strong relationships across functions and at senior levels. You should be proactive, analytical, and willing to challenge the status quo. Proficiency in Office applications, especially advanced Excel skills, is required. Experience with SAP is advantageous.

While we support hybrid working, regular onsite presence at the Lockerbie site is expected.

What Do We Offer?

• Competitive salary (discussed at application stage)
• Bonus up to 20%
• BUPA Healthcare
• 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Pension contributions matched up to 6%
• 4x annual salary life assurance
• Free onsite gym
• Discounted products in our Staff Shop
• Commitment to training and development (internal & external)
• Flexible benefits, including the option to buy additional leave and discounts via our reward platform
• Festive cheese hamper at Christmas

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to high-quality products, sustainability, and innovation. We value our people and our planet, aiming to make healthy dairy nutrition accessible to all. Join Arla Foods and be part of a cooperative dedicated to making a positive impact on the planet and leading the dairy industry towards sustainability.

We foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves. Diversity and collaboration are central to our success and growth in the dairy industry.

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