Business Advisor

Farm Credit Canada; Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the agricultural sector seeks a Business Advisor to support farm and food operations through strategic coaching and financial analysis. The role involves collaborating with clients, developing business plans, and enhancing management skills. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, financial expertise, and a commitment to fostering successful relationships. This is a permanent full-time position based in Ontario, offering a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• At least four years of experience in advisory roles or equivalent education.
• Strong knowledge of agricultural or food industry.

Responsibilities

• Meet regularly with farm and food businesses to understand their needs.
• Develop a referral network of business professionals.
• Collaborate with the FCC advisory team on business management tools.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Coaching

Facilitation

Mediation

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Agricultural Finance

Advisory Accreditation

Job description

locations Lindsay, Ontario; various FCC office locations in Ontario may be considered

time type Full time

posted on Posted 2 Days Ago

job requisition id R-1007394

Worker Type : Permanent

Language(s) Required : English

Term Duration (in months) :

Salary Range (plus eligible to receive a performance-based incentive, applicable to position) : $90,710 - $122,726

Business planning expertise rewarded!

Our Business Advisors support and strengthen farm and food operations through business coaching and facilitation in areas of transition, strategic decision making, and financial analysis.

What you’ll do :

• Meet regularly with farm and food businesses to understand their needs, review business plans, financial positions, coach, and provide insights.
• Develop a referral network of business professionals to support FCC customers with their business plans and goals.
• Collaborate with the FCC advisory team to develop tools and resources for farm business management and transition.
• Deliver presentations and content to support learning around business management and transition planning.
• Stay updated on tax, finance, and legal changes while enhancing soft skills in advisory roles.
• Coach and partner with FCC field teams on farm business management and succession planning issues.

What we’re looking for :

• Exceptional soft skills with strong financial and agricultural or food industry knowledge.
• A leader who builds relationships and embraces change.
• A connector who fosters win-win business relationships.
• An influential, calm communicator capable of challenging conventional thinking.
• A trusted team member focused on the customer.
• A problem-solver who identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an emphasis on empathy.
• Skills in facilitation, mediation, coaching, and financial analysis.
• Ability to travel.

What you’ll need :

• An undergraduate degree in agricultural finance, business, or commerce, supplemented with advisory accreditation and at least four years of experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

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