Farm Business Manager

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive medical and retirement

relocation assistance possible

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a farm enterprise in Kimberley to recruit an accomplished Farm Business Manager. You will steer financial planning, market analysis, and sales strategies to drive profitability and growth across the farm's commercial operations.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, manage stakeholder relationships, and guide a high-performing business administration team, ensuring regulatory compliance and strategic expansion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Agricultural Economics, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in business management, finance, or marketing within agriculture.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, accounting, and investment analysis.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful business strategies.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic business plans to enhance farm profitability and sustainability.
• Oversee financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Analyze market trends, identify new business opportunities, and develop sales strategies for farm products.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, customers, and other business partners.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Lead and motivate the business administration team, fostering a performance-driven culture.

Skills

Financial acumen

Budgeting

Negotiation

Leadership

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Agricultural Economics, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Farm Business Manager to lead and optimize the commercial aspects of their agricultural operations in the Kimberley region. This strategic role focuses on financial planning, market analysis, sales, and overall business development for the farm. You will be responsible for ensuring the financial health and profitability of the enterprise, developing business strategies, and managing relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate possesses strong financial acumen, commercial experience in agriculture, and a proven ability to drive business growth, contributing to a successful and expanding agricultural venture in the Northern Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic business plans to enhance farm profitability and sustainability.
• Oversee financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Analyze market trends, identify new business opportunities, and develop sales strategies for farm products.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, customers, and other business partners.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Lead and motivate the business administration team, fostering a performance-driven culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Agricultural Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in business management, finance, or marketing within the agricultural sector.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and practices, including budgeting, accounting, and investment analysis.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful business strategies.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for strategic input and business expansion.
• A professional and dynamic work environment.
• Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate in Kimberley.