Farm Business Analyst

Genus Plc; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural consulting firm is seeking a Farm Business Analyst to support farmers in Worcestershire, Gloucester, and Shropshire. The role involves relationship building, data management, and financial support. An agricultural background and bookkeeping experience are essential, along with strong organizational skills. The position offers a revenue-based commission, hybrid working, and substantial employee benefits, including enhanced maternity leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 20% revenue-based commission

Company car

25 days holidays + Bank Holidays

Health Cash back scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Working Policy

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational skills to manage diary and client base autonomously.
• Background in agriculture with bookkeeping experience.
• Experience in data inputting and ledger management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and build strong business relationships with farmers.
• Conduct farm visits and perform required tasks.
• Handle VAT returns and yearly management accounts.

Skills

Organizational skills

Client relationship management

Bookkeeping experience

Interest in agriculture

Driving licence

Tools

Xero software

Job description

Overview

Role Overview: In the role of Farm Business Analyst, you will join our growing team that provides services to our farming clients. Your clients will be located in Worcester, Gloucester, Shropshire. Therefore your location will be somewhere central to these counties. You can expect a typical day to include driving to the farm and then working on farm closely with the farmer in their office. You ideally will be exceptionally organised with the ability to manage your own diary and client base autonomously and flexibly. You will have an agricultural background as well as bookkeeping experience, balancing credits and debits for the farmer's business. You will benefit from a revenue-based commission scheme on top of your basic salary. This role is a maternity as such the time scale is circa 12 months. You Will

• Maintain and build strong business relationships
• Attend training, development opportunities and business meetings with your regional team
• Visit customer farms and work alongside the clients to complete tasks required, including
• Data inputting
• VAT returns
• Ledger management and bill payments
• Yearly management accounts
• General administrative support
• Full driving licence
• Demonstrable interest in agriculture
• Experience in bookkeeping and agriculture (Xero software would be great but not essential)

Business Overview

Promar International is part of the Genus PLC group of companies and is a leading provider of consulting services to farmers, agricultural businesses and food supply chains. Promar specialises in providing expert consulting services in farm management, sustainability strategies, and financial planning. We assist our clients in enhancing operational efficiency, adopting sustainable practices, and achieving their financial goals. We are proud to hold the Investors in People Silver Award.

Values

• Collaborate as One Team
• Create Value for Customers
• Innovate with Purpose
• Never stop improving

DEI

Genus is a place where you can be yourself and be part of a growing global team. We have a culture of respect, openness and fairness for all. Whatever your background, your role or your area of work, you will have the chance to thrive in an environment that inspires, challenges and supports you to succeed.

Benefits Overview

• Up to 20% revenue based commission
• Full training given as part of the induction process
• Company car
• 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays
• NFU Pension
• Health Cash back scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee share plan
• Hybrid working with a blend of on farm, office and home work
• Flexible Working Policy (Where appropriate/practicable)
• Enhanced maternity leave 12 weeks at full pay followed by 4 weeks at 50% followed by SMP
• Comprehensive L&D program including career development programs, access to Genus University and Mango (languages)