Governance & Controls Analyst

Dyson Farming is a family-owned business, with a vision to benefit future generations through a commitment to commercially viable and environmentally sustainable food production at scale. We strive to be industry leaders in efficient, carbon-neutral, high-technology agriculture, employing highly skilled, pioneering people and supported by research and development in an ever-closer partnership with our sister company, Dyson. We see the future of agriculture as an exciting opportunity to improve the nation's food security, health, and economic growth.

Requirements

• Act as subject matter expert in the application of the group financial control policy within DFL.
• Ensure finance policies and processes are appropriate to enhance risk management capabilities across DFL.
• Be a trusted advisor to the finance team and other risk owners in the business, supporting development of appropriate and practical solutions to risk management.
• Ensure process maps are in place for all finance processes and are reviewed and signed off annually.
• Actively monitor and track controls, adapting the Group's KPI compliance monitoring framework, tailored for DFL as required.
• Collaborate with internal audit, compliance, and other relevant functions to ensure effective coordination of risk management activities and timely resolution of issues.

Person Specification

• Fully qualified in either CIMA or ACCA.
• Proven experience of financial governance and controls.
• Proficiency with risk management tools and systems preferably CGR Foundation.
• Experience with internal control frameworks including COSO.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to assess complex issues and develop practical solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to interact with individuals with financial and non-financial backgrounds.
• Analytical problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate a flexible approach to work.
• Organise and plan effectively showing good use of delegation where required.
• Making sound and good decisions, understanding the right level of risk and influencing others.
• Motivate and inspire, embrace change and support others with their development.
• Positively encourages team cohesion, idea sharing and goes out of their way to support others within the business to get the job done.
• Suggests and implements solutions both within their own role and across DFL.

Benefits

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Life assurance.
• Pension scheme.
• Charitable Giving via payroll (Give as You Earn).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free annual flu jab.
• Free eye test.
• Employee Assistant Programme.
• Access to product discounts.
• Organised social events.
• Free parking.