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