Manager,Consulting - Farm Management Consulting Job Kitchener area,Stratford Ontario Canada,Business

Location: Stratford

Job Details

Description

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial – this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.

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 agriculture sector

Execute business planning, feasibility studies, strategic planning, operational planning, financial analysis and other forms of management consulting

Understand and translate customer needs into a practical business solution to enable long-term success

Manage engagement planning and scheduling as well as project financials

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

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

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in agriculture

3-5 years of business consulting experience

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

Manager, Consulting - Farm Management Consulting