Farming Operations Data Analyst

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

Job summary

A major UK fresh produce company in Colchester is seeking a Farming Operations Data Analyst to analyze farm performance and report on key metrics. The role involves responsibilities in financial reporting and collaborating with senior management. The ideal candidate will have a data analytics degree and strong Excel skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, an annual bonus, and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Life Assurance: 3x basic salary

Employee Assistance Programme

33 days annual leave

Training and Development courses

Employee discount platform

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential.
• Proficiency with PowerBI is preferential.
• Experience with closely partnering with senior stakeholders is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the P&L reporting for the farm and budget planning.
• Provide analytical reports around performance metrics.
• Support the Farm team with their internal control processes.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Experience in data analytics

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem solving skills

Education

University degree in business analytics or related field

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Farming Operations Data Analyst at Agrial Fresh Produce, producer of the Florette salad brand, to join our farming team in Colchester, CO7 7HG. This unique role is a fantastic position with direct ownership of all aspects of analysing and reporting on the farming operations and performance.

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.

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.

Main 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

Skills and Experience Required

• 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
• Happy to work in a small office amongst fresh growing fields and a highly unpredictable industry!

What You Will Get In Return

• A competitive salary DOE, as well as inclusion in our annual bonus scheme and a range of employee benefits you’d expect from a market leading business, including:
• Life Assurance: 3x your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Providing a Remote GP service along with a 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical and life issues.
• Annual leave entitlement: 33 days annual leave per annum inclusive of UK Bank Holidays which increases with service, as well as an option to purchase an additional working week of holiday.
• Training and Development: Personalised induction as well as regular training and development courses and schemes.
• Benefits Platforms: Employee discount platform for multiple retailers as well as salary finance schemes for bicycles, gyms, and financial assistance.
• Other: Recognition awards, Regular Employee Engagement days, attendance incentives, an annual volunteering day, and much more.

About Us

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.

Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer.

We are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all of our staff. That’s why we’ve taken the Mental Health at Work Commitment and are currently delivering a programme of activities to ensure that everyone can have open and honest conversations about their wellbeing in the workplace and feel supported.