Farm Support Advisor

We are seeking an experienced and talented Farm Support Advisor to join our Farm Support Team operating out of our Cahir, Co. Tipperary office.

The Role

Working closely with our Head of Farm Support, this role is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career in one of Ireland's fastest growing professional service Firms. Our Farm Support Advisor will work closely with our Partners, local office teams, bookkeepers and clients – to drive the next phase of growth and client impact across the region. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to deliver high-quality budgeting, financial management reviews and projection services to commercial farmers.

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. As Ireland's largest farming, food, and agribusiness professional services firm, ifac is proud to be certified as a B Corporation (B Corp).

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

We build strong client connections through great service, sectoral expertise, and deep engagement. Many of our clients have been with us for generations and we have helped those families build and retain wealth, transition assets, and optimise opportunities. Our Farm Support Advisor will be a trusted advisor and a key support to clients in achieving their ambitions.

Key Responsibilities:

· Supporting the clients and wider teams in optimising their use of our financial management software platform.

· Help build and review farm budgets directly with farming clients, predominately in the dairy sector.

· Support with building financial projections, new entrants’ proposals, scenario planning (expansion, succession etc) and loan assessment.

· Assist the banking team with client loan applications.

· Compare actual farm financial performance against prepared budgets and ifac benchmark figures on a regular basis and communicate the findings to clients (predominately dairy)

· Meet best practice delivery standards.

· Participate in business development and client acquisition activities.

You will have:

· A 3rd level qualification in Agriculture, Accounting, or a Business-related discipline.

· A minimum of 3 years’ experience working directly with farmers or other SME’s

· A detailed understanding of farming with a particular focus on the dairy sector.

· An understanding of trends in farm performance improvement.

· Excellent communication and time management skills.

· An interest in technology and tools for driving change on the farm.

· A desire to help farmers make great decisions, and more profit.

Rewards

Our Farm Support Advisor will receive;

• Market-leading compensation and benefits package.
• Substantial employer pension contribution.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Supportive family- friendly 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.
• Christmas voucher.

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