Food & Agribusiness Executive

Recruitment: Food & Agribusiness Executive

Are you ready to help great clients build their future? We are seeking a talented Food & Agribusiness Executive to join our award winning ifac Food and Agribusiness team based in Dublin two days per month and Kilkenny one day per month with a blend of WFH with access to our regional office network for the remainder of the week. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career in one of Ireland's fastest-growing professional services firms.

The Role

You will be working closely with our Group Head of Growth and Agrifood Consulting and the wider team in a challenging and varied role. Our team provides a range of business consultancy and advice to food and agribusinesses throughout Ireland.

About Ifac

Founded in 1975, Ifac is Ireland's specialist professional services firm for the farming, food, agri, and family business sectors. We are an award-winning employer and one of Ireland's Top Ten Accountancy firms. Ifac is also one of Ireland's Top 200 Employers 2025 as listed by the Irish Independent in partnership with Statista, and a PrimeGlobal member firm.

Our Purpose

Ifac's purpose is to help its clients to build profitable sustainable futures, so that people and communities across Ireland can thrive.

Our Ambition

With a strong focus on global best practice, Ifac has set its ambition to be a global leader in agrifood advisory, while also driving growth and excellence in Ireland's dynamic SME sector.

Why Join Ifac?

At Ifac, We Are More Than Just a Workplace – We Are a Community Of Professionals Committed To Growth, Innovation, And Sector Leadership. When You Join Our Team, You'll Have The Opportunity To:

• Work with industry-leading experts and clients in Ireland's farming, food, agribusiness, and SME sectors.
• Be part of a values-driven culture emphasising collaboration, commitment, energy, respect, and foresight.
• Build a great career, help us achieve our ambitions and help shape the future of Ireland's business landscape.
• Enjoy a competitive compensation package, including performance-based bonuses and significant opportunities for professional growth.

Making an impact

Working with a catalogue of industry leading clients, our Food & Agribusiness Executive will have an unparalleled opportunity to become a high impact business advisor and develop an exceptional career in the food and agribusiness sector. This role will require a keen interest and ability in marketing and communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Building and managing great relationships with current and future ifac clients.
• Working with our clients on a range of consultancy projects including:
• Business transformation.
• Strategic planning.
• Funding applications to a range of State and European bodies.
• Report writing.
• Marketing and communications.
• Participating in business development across the sector.
• Collaborating with ifac team members in corporate finance, accountancy, tax, audit, and financial planning.
• Attending industry events.
• Contributing to thought leadership projects including the annual ifac Food and Agribusiness Report (Food & Agribusiness Report 2024 | Accounting & Financial Advisors | Ifac).

You Will Have

• A Master's Degree in a food business or agribusiness related discipline.
• A minimum of 4 years' experience working in industry or a similar role in professional services.
• A passion for helping business owners solve problems and maximise opportunities.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Strong analytical skills and technical knowledge.
• A proactive and energetic approach with the capacity to work to deadlines.
• An interest in high impact marketing and communication transformation projects.
• Commercial awareness with a commitment to provide exceptional client service.
• A willingness to learn and grow professionally.
• The ability to adapt to new technologies and projects on a continuous basis.

Rewards

Our Food & Agribusiness Executive will receive;

• Market-leading compensation and benefits package.
• Substantial employer pension contribution.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Supportive family orientated workplace policies.
• Blended WFH.
• Opportunities for internal growth and development.
• Access to a bike to work scheme.
• Access to an employee assistance programme.
• Well-being benefits, including a Digital Doctors programme.
• Regular wellness, social, and charity activities throughout the year.
• Voucher at Christmas.

Next Steps

Apply in confidence with full CV quoting reference: F&AB Executive: careers@ifac.ie

Tel. 056 7761048.