Business Advisor

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Business Advisor to support farm and food operations through coaching and facilitation. This role involves meeting clients, developing resources, and staying updated on industry changes. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and a background in agricultural finance or business.

Qualifications

• At least four years of experience in advisory roles.
• Advisory accreditation required.

Responsibilities

• Meet with farm and food businesses to understand needs and review plans.
• Develop a referral network for customer support.
• Deliver presentations on business management.

Skills

Coaching

Financial Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in agricultural finance, business, or commerce

Job description

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:

1. Regularly meet with farm and food businesses to understand their needs, review business plans, financial positions, coach, and provide insights.
2. Develop a strong referral network of business professionals to support FCC customers with their business plans and goals.
3. Partner with the FCC advisory team across the country to develop tools and resources for farm business management and transition.
4. Deliver presentations and content to support learning around business management and transition planning within the industry.
5. Stay updated on changes in tax, finance, and law, while growing your soft skills in advisory roles.
6. Coach and collaborate with FCC field teams on farm business management and succession planning issues.

What we’re looking for:

• Exceptional soft skills complemented by mature 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 and practices.
• A trusted team player focused on the customer.
• A problem-solver able to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on empathy.
• Facilitation, mediation, coaching, and financial analysis skills.
• Ability to travel.

What you’ll need:

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