Join the flock

The Role

This role will be a fixed 1-year maternity cover for the current Head of Finance. This role will build, improve, and maintain financial, control and reporting functions. You will work closely with the Company Directors to develop and implement business strategies.

You will be responsible for delivering high levels of GMP, food safety and integrity standards.

 

Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for all financial operations.
• Management of the finance, HR and admin teams.
• Overseeing the production of monthly management accounts and monthly reforecasting.
• Preparation of annual statutory accounts and corporation tax calculations.
• Production of annual budgets and 2-5 year forecasting.
• Development of regular KPI reporting and management information dashboard.
• Present financial information to the board with variance analysis and recommendations that come through from the figures.
• Analysis of sales and customer margins.
• Implementation of new internal accounting and operational system.
• Continuously review processes and controls, overseeing changes where appropriate.
• Balance sheet maintenance including cash, stock and fixed assets.
• Support of the Senior Management Team.
• Regular analysis and reporting of financial risks and opportunities.
• Leadership of the business in the absence of company directors.
• Liaison with external bodies as necessary.

 

The Applicant:

• An individual looking for a rewarding challenge in an exciting growing family business.
• Relevant financial/business qualification qualified accountant: ACA, CIMA or ACCA.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience within a similar role.
• Expert knowledge of financial management principles, practice and control procedures.
• Passionate about developing their teams, empowering their people to achieve and flourish.
• Proven ability to set targets, manage KPIs and deliver results, supported by a positive track record in outcomes focused business planning, forecasting and managing risk.
• Experience of implementing new systems.
• Expert knowledge of financial management principles, practice and control procedures
• Excellent organisational skills along with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Project and change leadership experience.
• Ability to see the bigger picture and contribute toward its success on a daily basis.
• Ability to prioritise workload and remain organised.

A fabulous opportunity to live and work on our home farm nestled in the heart of Cornwall.

We are looking for an experienced and energetic Farm Manager to join our home farm team to manage our 70-acre farm and laying poultry flock.

 

The Role

You will be responsible for all agricultural areas of the farm. This includes the daily farm management including land management, stock rotation, general farm and equipment maintenance, poultry flock management and daily running, and supporting the packing of duck and quail eggs and associated tasks.

Working as a key member of the management team you will ensure that our farm operates in a planned, organised, efficient and safe way, whilst maintaining our family culture. As a values led business our standards are essential to our success. You will need to always ensure a culture of compliance of standards.  Reporting into the farm owners.

You will be responsible for delivering high levels of GMP, food safety and integrity standards.

 

Responsibilities include:

• Responsibility for the farm, poultry production and welfare
• Ensuring KPIs and poultry production targets are achieved
• To comply with and exceed all safety standards and hen welfare standards
• To ensure an environment of team engagement, training and development is progressed and the St Ewe Eggs culture is actively supported across the farm
• To continually motivate all the team and build capability and morale, ensuring day-to-day positive management with staff appraisals and developing the team to their potential.
• Maintain high levels of biosecurity and lead by example.
• Ensure company policies and legal guidelines are communicated and followed within the team.
• Keeping the farm to always audit standards
• Ensure that safety standards are constantly reviewed and improved

To provide the administration, management and leadership required at the farm

• Continuously improving the operations of the farm, improving ways of working and reducing waste
• Be a major part of our farm development process with our poultry flock and land management
• Analyse problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions
• Other responsibilities may be required from time to time to meet demand.
• Ensure the home farm is kept clean and tidy being the show farm to our producer and customer base.
• To discuss all plans and projects with the owners
• To review the performance/issues of the flock and farm with the owners weekly

 

The Applicant

• Have proven experience in a managerial position.
• Be an experienced tractor driver and happy working with other agricultural machinery
• Understand the basics of sustainable Land and Waste Management
• Understand H&S, Technical and hen welfare, ensuring all standards are met and exceeded
• Liaise with wider industry support and advice to maximise the farm and flock’s output
• Be passionate about developing their team, empowering, and getting the best out of people
• Have a general awareness of HR and employee-related processes and risks.
• Have excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills
• Be comfortable using computer software systems and record keeping (training offered)
• Be able to see the bigger picture and contribute toward its success and reporting daily
• Have high attention to detail
• Lead by example with excellent Hygiene and Biosecurity
• Work well under pressure
• Work proactively and positively as part of a team

 

The Perks

• Single occupancy self-contained one-bedroom bungalow

The Role

St Ewe Free Range Eggs has an ambitious growth strategy over the next 5 years which supports the delivery of the overarching business plan. Development of the food service and food manufacturing sectors are key opportunities for business growth.

In this newly created role, we require an individual that is exceptionally driven with a proactive mindset, with a natural ability to network and create strong relationships both internally and externally and to achieve the required sales targets.

This role reports to the Sales Director and you will have autonomy and accountability plus a real opportunity to make an impact in this fast-paced environment.

Salary: Competitive

Hours: 40 hours per week, Permanent

Qualifications

Experience:

• Account management or business development, 5 years (Preferred)

Full Job Description

Key Responsibilities and Role Objectives:

• Increase sales in food service and manufacturing sectors for both shell and liquid egg sales
• Identify potential key accounts focusing on food service distributors, food manufacturers, QSR, catering, hotels, and restaurants that are relevant to our brands. Inspire and build strong relationships with the prospects to get our brands on the list of preferred suppliers.
• Develop existing relationships with customers to maximise sales potential
• Work with the marketing department to excite chefs and customers
• Aware of current and future trends
• Supporting and attending trade shows
• The goal will be to ensure the profitability of our company’s activities to drive sustainable development and long-term success
• Initiate new product development projects in line with customer briefs
• Monitor and report on performance against targets through data and customer analysis and accurate forecasting.
• Create and implement promotional plans and incentives to increase market share
• Overseeing contracts and agreements
• Review and develop operational performance, whilst managing daily operations and working cross-functionally.
• Being the face of St Ewe Free Range Eggs at relevant network events (physical & digital)

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

• At least 5 years experience in a sales or business development role.
• Experience within the food industry is essential, either in food service, hospitality, food manufacturing or food supply chain.
• Proactive, resilient, and with a strong result-orientated attitude.
• Excellent presentation skills with good customer engagement.
• Proactive in developing a strong internal and external network.
• Sound commercial and analytical acumen.
• Confident in negotiation.
• Car owner and clean driving licence.
• The candidate must be passionate about food.
• A wider industry understanding is beneficial.

If you are looking to join a growing family business with an amazing team and fantastic products, we would love to hear from you.

Application deadline: 27/01/2023

Work remotely:

• No

The Role