April 2026

Finance Manager

Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Us

The Dean family have been farming in Lincolnshire for over a century, building a reputation for trust and long-term stewardship. Based five miles south of Lincoln, we operate two principal agricultural businesses trading as Dean Farming and manage a number of associated family companies and trusts spanning farming, property and diversified rural interests.

With a long-serving member of our finance team retiring, and as the group continues to evolve, we are taking the opportunity to strengthen and future-proof our finance function through the appointment of a Finance Manager.

The Role

This is a pivotal position with overall responsibility for the financial management, reporting and planning across our two principal trading companies and wider group entities.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will lead the production of timely and reliable financial information, oversee budgeting and longer-term planning, and ensure strong financial control across the group. The role includes responsibility for intercompany accounting, cashflow management and year-end processes, as well as supporting capital investment decisions and working closely with external advisers.

You will play a central role in monitoring performance across our farming, property and diversified activities, providing clear and practical financial insight to support both operational management and board-level decision-making. In doing so, you will work alongside the existing finance team and be accountable for the continued development and effectiveness of the finance function, including the ongoing improvement of systems, processes and reporting.

This is a full-time role, based at our offices five miles south of Lincoln.

Key Responsibilities‍ ‍

• Lead financial reporting across the principal trading companies and wider group entities

• Ensure accurate and timely financial information across all businesses

• Produce quarterly management accounts with clear commentary and analysis

• Lead budgeting and longer-term financial planning across the group

• Oversee intercompany accounting and cashflow management

• Support capital expenditure planning and investment appraisal

• Maintain and enhance financial systems, processes and internal controls

• Manage year-end processes and liaise with external accountants and advisers

• Monitor financial performance across farming, property and diversified activities

• Provide clear and practical financial insight to support operational and strategic decisions

• Be accountable for the performance and development of the finance function across all group entities, working alongside the existing finance team

‍ About You

We are looking for a technically strong and commercially minded finance professional.

You will be comfortable operating across multiple entities and able to turn detailed financial information into clear, meaningful reporting. Just as importantly, you will be prepared to work hands-on within the finance function rather than purely at a supervisory level.

You will be practical, organised and confident working closely with the Managing Director and contributing to board-level reporting within a family-owned group structure.

‍ Essential Skills & Experience

• Qualified or part‑qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent experience

• Strong management accounting and financial control background

• Excellent Excel and financial systems capability

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Confident communicator able to work closely with Directors and operational teams

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities

Desirable

• Experience in agriculture, property or family-run businesses

• Familiarity with farm management software (e.g. Key Prime, Gatekeeper) and/or cloud‑based accounting systems

• Experience with family trusts and tax planning

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Opportunity to shape and develop group financial reporting and planning.

• Direct involvement in strategic decisions and long‑term planning

• Long term career development within an established Lincolnshire business

• Flexible working hours

How to Apply

‍ ‍Please submit your CV and a brief covering letter to office@deanfarming.co.uk outlining your suitability for the role.

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