About us
A.H. Worth is a family-owned business spanning four generations, dedicated to delivering top quality and value in fresh produce.
Operating from Fosdyke, Lincolnshire, we manage a vast farming operation and maintain joint ventures in fresh produce. We grow and package fresh, wholehead vegetables for wholesale and high-street retailers.
Job Title: Senior Finance Business Partner
Company: A H Worth / Emmetts Farms
Location: Holbeach / Fosdyke
Role and Person Overview
At A H Worth, we are seeking a motivated Finance Business Partner who will primarily focus on forging strong relationships while managing the commercial and operational P&L for one of our four business units. This role places significant emphasis on the ability to build strong connections across finance and non-finance departments to drive collaboration, informed decision-making, and overall business success.
This position requires a “thinking outside of the box” mindset, great attention to detail and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple systems, and someone with advanced excel skills. You will serve as a bridge between finance and operations, driving financial efficiency and providing essential support to various business functions.
Key Responsibilities
1. Business Partnering Expertise
o Make business partnering the cornerstone of this role
o Foster relationships and collaborations with both finance and non-finance stakeholders to align financial strategies with operational goals.
o Develop and nurture strong relationships with key senior managers, executive teams, and operational staff
2. P&L Ownership & Management
o Assume ownership of the Commercial and Operational P&L for the designated business unit
o Leverage strong relationships to garner insights, challenge assumptions, and drive informed financial decisions
3. Weekly Reporting & Month End Reporting
o Deliver on time, accurate weekly financial information for your Business Unit to be presented to wider team
o Insightful weekly commentary focused on key action points to help drive business decisions
o Deliver on time, accurate Monthly financial information (P&L and Balance sheets) for your Business Unit to be presented to wider team
o Deliver a month end number that is owned by not just finance but Business Unit General Managers too.
4. Budgeting & Forecasting
o Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes for your business unit delivering in a timely manner
o Challenge assumptions with relevant stakeholders and translate variances into understandable narratives to present back to the business
5. Process & Reporting Improvement
o Identify, challenge, and drive changes in existing processes and procedures
o Utilise system data to generate new insightful reporting
6. Line Management
o Line manager for 1+ direct reports
o Responsible to develop and help the individual grow within the role and develop a talent pipeline for the Finance function
o Complete quarterly reviews and any other duties as applicable
Qualifications and Skills
* Professional finance qualification or studying towards (CIMA/ACCA) – study support included
* Demonstrated experience in business partnering
* Proven track record of successful P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
* Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex financial information in a clear and concise manner to diverse stakeholders.
* Strong business acumen and the capacity to influence effectively across all levels of the organisation.
* Analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
* Proficiency in financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting
* Advanced Excel knowledge
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