Manager Consulting - Farm Management

MNP; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business advisory firm in Canada is looking for a Manager in Farm Management Consulting. The role involves leading consulting engagements, executing business planning, and providing strategic guidance to clients. Candidates should have a strong background in business consulting with at least 5 years of experience, ideally in transformation and operational improvement. This position requires excellent communication and relationship management skills, along with a relevant degree and knowledge of the agriculture sector.

Qualifications

• 5 years of business consulting experience focused on transformation, operational improvement, and value creation.
• Strong modelling (operational, financial) background.
• Experience in business and practice development.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal planning and delivery of consulting engagements.
• Execute feasibility studies and strategic planning.
• Consult with clients to define ambition and strategy for transformations.

Skills

Strategic guidance

Project management

Relationship building

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, economics, political science or related field

Job description

Make an impact with our Farm Management Consulting team as a Manager. This diverse team of professionals intuitively understands the evolving challenges and opportunities of Farm Management. As a trusted advisor, you’ll provide comprehensive analysis, strategic guidance and action planning that empowers clients to achieve their vision while balancing current needs with future goals.

MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax, and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the proposal, planning and delivery of consulting engagements with a focus on strategy and planning services in the private, public, not-for-profit and Indigenous sectors
• Execute business planning, feasibility studies, strategic planning, operational planning, program review, program re-designs, financial analysis and other forms of management consulting
• Understand and translate customer needs into a practical business solution to enable long‑term success
• Design new business processes and operating models based on customer requirements and conduct user review sessions and run stakeholder agreement meetings
• Manage engagement planning and scheduling as well as project financials (budgets, WIP, timely billing, collection, variance recognition)
• Identify innovative ways to deliver added value to clients; ensure needs are met and relationships grow and develop
• Monitor progress, manage risk and confirm key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.
• Generate new business opportunities and develop long‑term client relationships and networks
• Consult with clients to understand the impact of disruption on the work, worker and workplace and help them define their ambition and strategy for transforming the workplace of the future.
• Review, design and develop high‑quality deliverables including reports, presentations and other correspondence
• Maintain high quality control and apply specialized knowledge to anticipate, identify and address issues or key risks relevant to the client’s business
• Network in the local business community, consider business development opportunities and lead the preparation and delivery of competitive proposals to meet client needs
• Mentor, motivate and coach team members towards professional and personal development by setting clear expectations, providing feedback and conducting performance reviews
• Identify and solve problems using analysis, experience and judgement and provide meaningful solutions and expertise.
• Organize and communicate information in compelling ways, including developing deliverables and facilitating meetings and working sessions
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, economics, political science or other related field
• 5 years of business consulting experience, ideally focused on transformation, operational improvement, and/or value creation
• CMC, PMP, Lean or other related certifications are considered an asset
• Demonstrates a strong modelling (operational, financial) background
• Working knowledge of farm enterprises, primary producer and/or agri‑business is preferred
• Experience working in an agriculture environment is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in business and practice development
• Demonstration of advanced project management skills and tactics
• Proven people management, relationship building and leadership skills
• Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders and levels of management in individual and group facilitation sessions
• Prosci Change Management or other recent change management certification and/or Certified Management Consultant Certification are assets