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Forbes Hunt

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial Controller

Crawley

£60,000 + Benefits Package

 

Our Client:

Forbes Hunt is partnering with Pets Corner to recruit a newly created Financial Controller role based in their head offices in Crawley, West Sussex. Pets Corner is part of the Pet Family Group which started trading in 1968 and has since grown into a large and diversified group. They operate 146 stores across the UK and sell a diverse range of own brand and 3rd party pet products and services.  Pet Family is continuing to grow through organic growth and acquisition which has led to the creation of this Financial Controller position.

Responsibilities:

Reporting directly into the Finance Director you will be responsible for the following tasks:

  • Prepare the monthly management packs for senior management
  • Consolidate the financial reports for the separate companies within the group
  • Review the accounting teams work and output on a daily basis
  • Monitor the monthly cashflow and provide associated commentary and analysis
  • Work with the department heads to prepare budgets
  • Assist the Management Team with the planning, strategy and forecasting
  • Prepare the annual stat accounts and work with the external auditors
  • Review the tax planning and work with external teams to ensure the group is tax compliant
  • Ad-hoc tasks as required by the business

Key Requirements:

  • ACCA, CIMA, ACA qualified or equivalent
  • Experience with SAGE 200 would be beneficial
  • Exposure to multisite, manufacturing or retail industries would be highly regarded
  • Candidates looking to make their first move from public practice are encouraged to apply
  • Experience working across multiple entities in a group function
  • Strong stakeholder management and presentation skills

Offer/Benefits:

Pet Family Group is a fantastic company with a proven track record of successful growth. This growth and new acquisitions into the group will make this role fast paced and will allow the successful candidate to get involved in a wide range of tasks. Pet Family Group provide a competitive benefits package with the role and will also look to provide continued training and guidance throughout your career. This is an opportunity to work with a highly energetic and entrepreneurial management team where you will be a key member in the decision-making process. Pet Family Group have a relaxed ‘pet friendly’ working environment and offer parking on site.