Manager, Consulting - Farm Management

MNP; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business advisory firm in Canada seeks a Manager for its Farm Management Consulting team. In this role, you will lead consulting engagements, provide strategic guidance, and develop relationships with clients to achieve their business objectives in a dynamic environment. The position requires strong consulting experience, an understanding of agricultural operations, and exceptional communication skills. This position offers opportunities for mentorship and professional growth while directly impacting clients' success.

Qualifications

• 5 years of business consulting experience, ideally focused on transformation or operational improvement.
• Demonstrates a strong modelling background and experience in business and practice development.
• Experience working in agriculture or related environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead consulting engagements and ensure project financials are managed.
• Monitor project progress and manage client relationships effectively.
• Mentor and coach team members towards their professional goals.

Skills

Business consulting

Transformation

Operational improvement

Value creation

Communication

Relationship building

Project management

Education

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

Tools

CMC

PMP

Lean

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