Finance Business Partner Job at Hutcheon Mearns Ltd (Cockburnspath)

Finance Business Partner

Hutcheon Mearns Ltd

Location:
United Kingdom , Cockburnspath

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

ESG Drysdale is the United Kingdom’s only brassica-focused producer organisation and one of just three vegetable producer organisations nationwide. In 2023, R & K Drysdale (well known to many in the Borders) merged with East of Scotland Growers and as a result, a combined commercial success has seen the group reach circa £55m turnover. With 18 dedicated farmers based in their region that spans 200 miles of rich coastline, ESG Drysdale are proud of their integrated grower network that ensures a resilient and regionally diverse supply chain. Their customers include supermarkets, B2B and foodservice markets nationwide, working with some huge national brands in the process. As Finance Business Partner, you will play a key strategic and commercial role within ESG Drysdale. You will work closely with operational, commercial, and supply chain teams to drive performance, improve decision-making, and enhance financial understanding across the business. Your insights will support profitable growth, cost control, and investment decisions in a fast-moving environment with tight margins and perishable products. This is a newly created position for what is an exciting time to be joining the business.

Job Responsibility:

Act as a trusted business partner to commercial, operational, and supply chain leaders, providing financial insights and strategic support
Analyse weekly and monthly performance (volume, margin, yield, waste) and provide detailed & actionable standard costing analysis, commentary and recommendations
Lead the budgeting and forecasting process for your business units, including scenario planning and sensitivity analysis
Raising and reconciling self-bill invoices within the group
Partner with commercial teams on B2B profitability analysis, pricing models, and contract negotiations
Support supply chain efficiency projects and capital investment appraisals
Monitor KPIs including stock losses, waste levels, cost-to-serve, and logistics performance
Translate complex financial data into understandable reports and presentations for non-financial stakeholders
Collaborate with the central finance team on month-end reporting, accruals, and variance analysis
Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and reporting tools
Ensure compliance with relevant financial controls, audit requirements, and company policies

Requirements:

Experience in group or intercompany accounting
Strong understanding of budgeting processes and financial control
High level of competence in Excel and experience with financial reporting tools
Qualifications: ACCA, CIMA, CA or equivalent level/experience
Suitable for a first time move from an Accountancy Practice
Previous experience as a finance business partner, ideally in FMCG, food manufacturing, agriculture, or fresh produce
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of margin management and cost drivers in a low-margin, high-volume environment
Power query experience/Power BI experience

What we offer:

An attractive & competitive financial package is on offer

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 21, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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