Farming Operations Data Analyst

Agrial Fresh Produce; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food producer is seeking a Farming Operations Data Analyst in Colchester to support the Operations Team with performance monitoring and reporting. The role involves analyzing yield performance and cost KPIs while providing financial support for operational efficiency. The ideal candidate should have a degree in a related field and strong Excel and PowerBI skills. The position offers hybrid work options and competitive benefits including life assurance and extensive annual leave.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

33 days annual leave

Training and Development courses

Employee discount platform

Qualifications

• Experience with closely partnering with senior leadership.
• Self-motivated person happy to be the sole expert on site.
• Proven problem solver for variable Farming operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in P&L reporting and budget analytics.
• Perform variance analysis on yield and costs.
• Support process optimisation across all sites.

Skills

Proficient with Microsoft Excel

Experience with PowerBI

Strong analytical skills

Ability to partner with senior stakeholders

Problem solving

Education

Degree in business analytics or data related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerBI

Job description

Overview

The Farming Operations Data Analyst will support the Operations Team by monitoring and reporting on performance, including labour and agency costs on a daily basis. The successful candidate will also monitor and analyse yield performance as well as cost of sales KPI's that cover irrigation, seed costs, diesel, land rent, and other costs. The Operations Analyst will support our farm's operation alongside supporting the wider business finance function in its mission to maximise profitability. Experience within a FMCG environment is highly preferential due to the variable nature of the farm.

Florette is one of three UK food manufacturing factories within Agrial Fresh Produce, which is an autonomous part of the larger 22,000 employee strong French co-operative group, Agrial. The business operates mainly under its recognisable Florette salad brand and we are one of the UK's leading producers in the industry. Under the well-known Florette brand, our site processes and distributes pre-packed, ready to eat, fresh salad bags and bowls to some of the UK's most well-known supermarkets and retailers, as well as restaurants and fast food vendors. We sell around 600,000kg of products every week. Agrial has operations across 18 regions, with 280 farming outlets and 5 divisions: Beverage, Dairy, Meat, Fresh Produce & Agricultural operations. All UK sites operate under the name of Agrial Fresh Produce Limited and fall under Agrial's vegetable division. We have a recipe for success through our EPIC values and working together as one team.

Next Steps: It’s an exciting time to join our business as we look for new starters to join us in innovating in everything we do. If you have the skills and experience we are looking for and want a fresh challenge, we would love for you to join us on our journey. Please apply directly or contact Will Kaye, Recruitment Officer for a totally confidential discussion.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the P&L reporting for the farm alongside annual budget and the 3 year business plan, with regular analytical reports around performance.
• Regular and informed Business Partnering with Senior Leadership at the Farm and other stakeholders.
• Enhance variance analysis with tight controls on yield, wastage, labour and other costs.
• Support the Farm team with their internal controls (Database, timesheets & forecasting).
• Project support across all sites for process optimisation, continuous improvement, cost reviews, and more.
• Capex management and liaison with ROI tracking being of particular importance.

Qualifications

• A university degree in business analytics, data analytics, or a similar data related field is highly desirable.
• Strongly proficient with Microsoft Excel is essential. Proficiency with PowerBI is preferential.
• Experience with closely partnering with senior stakeholders and leadership.
• A self-starting and motivated person who is happy to be the sole subject matter expert for all statistics and data on site at the Farm.
• Proven problem solver and decision maker for a highly variable Farming operation.
• Experience within a FMCG environment is highly preferential due to the variable nature of the farm.

Details

• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30am to 17:00pm. Hybrid working of 2 days per week that scales with farming season.
• Pay: Depending on experience, with annual bonus eligibility.

Benefits

• Life Assurance: 3x your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Remote GP service and 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical and life issues.
• Annual leave entitlement: 33 days per annum inclusive of UK Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional holiday.
• Training and Development: Personalised induction and regular training and development courses.
• Benefits Platforms: Employee discount platform for multiple retailers and salary finance schemes for bicycles, gyms, and financial assistance.
• Other: Recognition awards, regular employee engagement days, attendance incentives, an annual volunteering day, and more.