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Farming Operations Data Analyst

Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd
Colchester
3 days ago
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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 KPIs that cover irrigation, seed costs, diesel, land rent, and other costs.

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!
Benefits
  • 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.

Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all of our staff.


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