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Garford Farm Machinery Ltd designs and manufactures camera guided implements for weed control that are used by farmers throughout the world to grow crops. We are a well-established organisation that are using the latest AI techniques to assist in the global challenge of feeding a growing population in an environmentally responsible way.

 

Finance Manager for Garford Farm Machinery Ltd

An opportunity has arisen within Garford Farm Machinery, for a Finance Manager.

Garford Farm Machinery Ltd, a global leader in the design and manufacture of mechanical weed control implements, offers the suitable candidate the opportunity to join a well-established, professional organisation based in Frognall, Deeping St James, Peterborough.

As the Finance Manager you will play a vital role in overseeing the financial operations of the company. You will provide management information on a timely basis to the managers of each business and support their decision making, including investments and understand and agree with the managers what the KPIs are for each business.

Responsibilities include:

  •         Leadership team member, supporting and coaching to ensure business strategy delivers desired financial results
  •         Management of the Finance and Accounting team
  •         Finance processes within the company business system
  •         Financial forecasting
  •         Management of the annual budget process
  •         Capital planning
  •         Management Information Packs
  •         Foreign Currency management
  •         General business governance

 Experience:

  •         People management
  •         Finance management
  •         Demonstrated ability to improve processes

Desirable:

  •         Manufacturing
  •         Export business
  •         Currency risk management
  •        Small or Medium sized business

 

If you think you have the relevant experience and motivation to become this crucial part of a growing Garford Team, then please contact us with your CV and cover letter.

 Email to HR@garford.com

Garford Farm Machinery Ltd, Hards Lane, Frognall, Deeping St James, Peterborough. PE6 8RP

 

Area Sales Manager for Garford Germany based at ZURN Harvesting GmbH

We produce machines for productive and sustainable agriculture. With over 160 employees at three locations, we develop and produce harvesting attachments for combine harvesters and forage harvesters, technology for mechanical weed control, as well as special machines for plant breeding. As an expanding family-owned company, we sell our products to customers worldwide.

To strengthen our sales team, we are looking for an Area Sales Manager (m/w/d) in the field (Northern Germany) for Garford Germany.

Your role:

  • A high presence in the market to support existing customers and research and establish new market opportunities for our Garford hoeing technology.
  • Demonstrate and commission technology, conduct negotiations, dealer sales support and work with the sales partner for customer quotations.

Skills:

  • Completed commercial, technical, or agricultural training/studies.
  • Commercial understanding, basic agricultural knowledge as well as a strategic forward-thinking mindset.
  • Willingness to travel to support distributors and customers.
  • Adapt to changes within a seasonal and dynamic environment.
  • Ability to work well in a team and with colleagues from all departments.
  • You are confident with bringing on board new customers through empathy and a confident demeanour and can communicate well at all levels.
  • German language skills

What we can offer you:

  • Security: permanent employment in a worldwide operating, owner-managed family business.
  • Atmosphere: excellent working atmosphere and a fair working culture in a great team with a distinctive sense of togetherness.
  • Scope: large, own area of responsibility with a lot of freedom of action and decision-making.
  • Short distances: flat hierarchies and an open feedback culture.
  • Personal development opportunities within the various business units.
  • Company car also for private use.

 

Do you feel you could be a good fit for this role?

ZURN Harvesting look forward to receiving your application documents, along with your possible starting date and salary expectations. Please send your application to the HR department at karriere@zuern.de