Senior Commercial Finance Business Partner

Role Summary Reporting to the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, the Senior Commercial Finance Business Partner will play a critical role in providing commercial insight, financial leadership, and strategic challenge across the business.<br><br>If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.<br><br>The successful candidate will work independently on wide-ranging opportunities with a focus on value creation, partnering closely with Directors across the Commercial, Operational, and Finance teams.<br><br>This role will support the protection and enhancement of Dale Farms existing portfolio while identifying new business opportunities through a strong commercial approach to drive profitability and the long-term viability of the Cooperative.<br><br>It is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and commercially minded finance professional to make an immediate impact during a key period of growth.<br><br>Main Responsibilities Partner with Director-level stakeholders across the Commercial, Operational, and Finance teams across the Group, managing all finance aspects of multiple projects.<br><br>Develop a deep understanding of the current business and the dairy market to support commercial decision-making.<br><br>Ensure strategic alignment and data-driven decision-making across projects, including involvement in M&A opportunities as they arise.<br><br>Make recommendations and provide constructive challenge at senior level, working closely with the Head of FP&A and other Directors to focus time and resources on the projects that will make the biggest difference.<br><br>Work with the Commercial Finance team to develop consistent reporting across projects, budgets, forecasts, and strategic five-year plans.<br><br>Support the protection and enhancement of Dale Farms existing portfolio while helping to identify and assess new business opportunities.<br><br>Use strong commercial insight to drive profitability and support the long-term viability of the Cooperative.<br><br>Carry out any other duties or provide cover in a fully flexible manner as part of an interdependent team.<br><br>Candidate Requirements Essential Criteria Post-qualified accountant with membership of an internationally recognised professional accounting body such as ICAI, ICAEW, ACCA, or CIMA.<br><br>Strong commercial and business acumen gained within industry; dairy industry experience is preferred but not essential.<br><br>A critical thinker with the ability to assess opportunities rigorously and support sound commercial decision-making.<br><br>Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence at senior level.<br><br>Strong financial modelling and data analysis capability.<br><br>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.<br><br>Ambitious, self-motivated, and able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.<br><br>A self-starter with the drive and determination to make an immediate impact, together with a track record of delivering improvements.<br><br>Person Specification Desirable Criteria Experience of financial validation and commercial assessment of M&A opportunities.<br><br>Previous experience supporting strategic planning, long-range forecasting, and portfolio evaluation.<br><br>Experience working in a fast-paced commercial finance environment with exposure to cross-functional project delivery.<br><br>Why Dale Farm? Dale Farm offers a competitive salary commensurate with the responsibilities of the role, together with a comprehensive benefits package.<br><br>This includes 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a contributory company pension, Life Assurance, access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme, and enhanced maternity and paternity leave.<br><br>We are also committed to supporting the learning and development of our employees throughout their careers. xwzovoh <br><br>We are proud to promote an open and supportive culture which is based on our core values: Teamwork | Positivity | Resolve | Ambition | Curiosity | Accountability You can find out more about our organisation on our LinkedIn and Facebook Career pages and on our company website where you will find the link to apply .<br><br>The closing date for applications will be confirmed.<br>TPBN1_NI