Job Description

Head of Business Finance

Location:

Nocton, Lincolnshire

Salary:

75,000 per annum

An exciting senior leadership opportunity for a commercially driven finance professional to help shape and influence strategic performance. As

Head of Business Finance

, you will act as a key member of the Finance Leadership Team and a trusted partner to the wider business. You'll lead a high-performing Business Finance function, drive growth through financial insight, and champion a culture of value creation and performance excellence.

Key Responsibilities1. Strategic Business Partnering

Lead the Business Finance team and embed a strong business partnering culture. Partner with business unit (BU) leaders, providing financial insight and strategic guidance. Deliver accurate financial planning across budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring. Enhance financial capability across business units. Lead monthly Business Performance Review (BPR) meetings.

2. Financial Planning & Performance

Translate business strategy into actionable financial plans. Lead the tracking and analysis of performance, revenue, cost, and profitability. Deliver business case analysis and commercial decision support. Maintain and improve the quality and relevance of KPIs.

3. Investment & Commercial Support

Assess the financial viability of investment proposals and business cases. Collaborate with BUs and FP&A to ensure alignment with strategy. Develop robust models to support investment and business decisions.

4. Reporting & Insight

Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financials and KPIs. Produce and continuously improve BPR packs with actionable insights. Evolve reporting methods to drive performance-focused conversations. Present clear, concise financial reports to senior stakeholders.

5. Stakeholder Engagement

Act as a strategic advisor to the CFO, leadership, and BU heads. Align with FP&A and Controlling teams on budget and forecast cycles. Support non-finance leaders in managing budgets and making data-driven decisions. Communicate financial insights effectively at all levels.

6. Process & Systems Improvement

Lead process optimisation initiatives across reporting and forecasting. Implement tools to enhance financial analytics and automation. Front-load financial processes to drive year-round value creation. Apply best practices and innovative approaches in finance.

7. Team Leadership & Development

Manage and mentor a high-performing Business Finance team. Set clear goals, conduct regular 1:1s, and foster a collaborative team culture. Promote continuous learning, accountability, and excellence in delivery.

Person SpecificationEssential

Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Minimum 8 years in senior commercial finance Strong experience influencing senior and non-finance stakeholders Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills Commercial mindset with a growth orientation

Desirable

ERP knowledge (e.g. SAP, NetSuite, Sage Intacct) Familiarity with FP&A tools (e.g. Anaplan, Adaptive Insights) Experience with Power BI or Tableau Background in food/agriculture industries

Key Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset Effective communicator - written, visual, and verbal Ability to simplify complexity and drive commercial impact Curious, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment Collaborative leader with high standards and strong integrity

Benefits

75,000 salary 24 days holiday + bank holidays Life assurance Pension scheme Enhanced family-friendly policies Payroll giving (Give as You Earn) Cycle to work scheme Free annual flu jab & eye test Employee Assistance Programme Product discounts Organised staff events Free on-site parking
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Lincoln LN4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Salary Expectations?
Experience:

head of finance: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person